# Karishma Manzur Democratic candidate in the 2026 New Hampshire U.S. Senate primary. A medical scientist and first-time candidate, Manzur ran to the left of the party establishment for the seat left open by [[Jeanne Shaheen]]'s retirement. She lost the September 8, 2026 primary to U.S. Rep. [[Chris Pappas]], who took 65%. The result is worth a footnote: a UNH poll in early September had Pappas's lead over Manzur down to 13 points from 24 in June, which generated a round of "tightening" coverage in the final week. The actual margin was roughly 30 points — a reminder that late primary polling of low-information contests routinely overstates challenger movement. > [!info] Stub > Minimum-viable page created to support the NH-Sen race file.