Overview

• Dan Innis, a three-term state senator, business professor and beef farmer, officially launched his campaign today pledging an America First agenda and backing President Trump in Washington.
• Former U.S. Sen. Scott Brown declared his run in June and has since crisscrossed New Hampshire courting conservative groups and Trump’s endorsement.
• Republicans view New Hampshire’s open seat as one of three top pickup opportunities as they seek to extend their 53–47 Senate majority in the 2026 cycle.
• Rep. Chris Pappas remains the sole Democratic contender for Jeanne Shaheen’s open seat, securing an unopposed path to his party’s nomination.
• Despite unified Republican control of the state government, New Hampshire’s congressional delegation has been entirely Democratic for nearly a decade.