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Scott Brown Launches Bid for Shaheen’s Open New Hampshire Senate Seat

Brown framed his candidacy as a corrective to rising inflation under Democratic leadership.

Seacoastonline spoke with ambassador and former U.S. Senator Scott Brown and his wife, Gail Huff Brown, about their NH primary candidate forums and their future plans. Gail participated by phone.
Former Sen. Scott P. Brown, R-Mass., is making another bid for Senate, for the second time in New Hampshire. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)
FILE - Former Sen. Scott Brown of Massachusetts hosts a campaign event, Sept. 7, 2023, in Rye, N.H. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, file)
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Overview

  • Scott Brown officially launched his campaign on June 25 to succeed retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen in New Hampshire’s 2026 Senate race.
  • In his announcement video, Brown faulted Democratic economic and border policies for high inflation and security concerns in the Granite State.
  • He pointed to his tenure as a Massachusetts senator and service as ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa under President Trump to bolster his credentials.
  • Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas countered that Brown sides with corporate interests, backs Trump’s tariffs and threatens health care coverage for New Hampshire residents.
  • Republicans have identified New Hampshire as a key battleground as they aim to extend their 53–47 Senate majority in the 2026 elections.