New Hampshire and Rhode Island held midterm primaries on September 8, 2026. New Hampshire's race to replace retiring Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen was among contested races nationally affecting Senate control, while Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee faced a tough Democratic primary challenge.
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The race to replace retiring three-term Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen is one of a handful across the country that could determine control of the U.S. Senate for the second half of President Donald Trump's final term.
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee faces a tough Democratic primary challenge Wednesday in his bid for a second full term.