Overview

• Brown formally launched his campaign on June 25 to succeed retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and became the first major Republican contender for the open New Hampshire seat
• In a video announcement the 65-year-old former Massachusetts senator criticized soaring inflation, unsecured borders, rising crime and “extreme-left policies” under President Biden
• Brown highlighted his record of public service, citing his Senate tenure from 2010 to 2013, his role as U.S. ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa and his military background
• Democrats and Chris Pappas have attacked Brown’s alignment with Trump and corporate interests, accusing him of backing tariffs and maintaining an extreme abortion stance
• Other Republicans including Phil Taub, state Sen. Dan Innis and businessman Walter McFarlane are weighing bids as the GOP targets New Hampshire to enlarge its Senate majority