A new survey conducted by the New Hampshire Institute of Politics (NHIP) reveals that Representative Chris Pappas (D) currently maintains a 7-point lead over his Republican opponent, John E. Sununu, in the race for New Hampshire’s open U.S. Senate seat. The poll, which was commissioned by AARP, sampled likely voters to gauge the current standing of the candidates in the upcoming election.

While the poll provides a snapshot of voter sentiment, it is important to note that polling data represents a specific moment in time and can be subject to margins of error. The race remains a focal point for both parties as they compete for control of the Senate. As of now, the data suggests a clear advantage for Pappas, though the campaign season is ongoing and voter preferences may shift as the election approaches. No further polling data or counter-arguments from the Sununu campaign were provided in the initial report to contextualize these findings against other potential surveys.