Former Republican Senator John E. Sununu and Democratic Representative Chris Pappas achieved decisive victories in their respective primaries on Tuesday. Their wins set up a closely watched contest in the upcoming November election for an open U.S. Senate seat in New Hampshire.

Despite the significance of this race, New Hampshire has not attracted the same level of national spotlight compared to other Senate races. States like Texas and Michigan have seen more intense and costly primary battles for control of the Senate.

At a rally in Manchester, Sununu, joined by his wife Kitty, addressed his supporters, expressing gratitude and laying out his vision for the general election campaign. The coming months will determine who will ultimately secure the Senate seat, as both candidates prepare to engage voters across the state.