Election 2026 New Hampshire Senate
Republican Senate candidate John E. Sununu speaks during a debate against Democratic Senate candidate Rep. Chris Pappas, D-N.H., Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, in Manchester, N.H.
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Republicans are reeling from the midterm elections and facing a crisis. Ron DeSantis, the Florida governor, calls it an “extinction-level event” for the party. Ted Cruz, the Texas senator, compares it to a “Watergate-level repudiation.” The party is divided on how to move forward. Some want to return to fiscal conservatism. Others suggest embracing President Donald Trump’s politics. Trump's role in shaping the party's future is a key question. GOP infighting is expected to intensify, with leadership battles and policy decisions looming. The party must also address its appeal to younger voters and minorities to regain lost ground.
