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Famous Dems campaign for Pappas as NH's crucial Senate race hits final stretch

Two weeks until Election Day and New Hampshire's U.S. Senate race is at a boiling point.

Congressman Chris Pappas, a Democrat, and Republican nominee John Sununu are traversing the Granite State in the campaign's final days.

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"We expect this thing will go down to the wire," Pappas said.

"It's town to town, person to person," Sununu said.

In the case of Pappas, he's received high-profile visits from California Gov. Gavin Newsom and former Vice President Kamala Harris, who will campaign alogside him this weekend.

"We're always happy to have people come to town who can help magnify that message and make sure people are enthusiastic to vote," Pappas said.

"He's had Kamala Harris campaign for him, Gavin Newsom, and these are the left wing of the left wing," said Sununu.

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Political analysts believe national name recognition could benefit Pappas.

"If their message is solid and uniform, that does help Chris Pappas, but the questions are going to be aimed at Kamala Harris on whether she'll run in 2028," political analyst Scott Spradling said.

But the Senate race isn't the only race with intrigue baked in. Spradling gave us his thoughts on several contests including the New Hampshire governor's race.

"Right now, polls suggest Kelly Ayotte is looking at reelection. Cinde Warmington's got some momentum but is underfunded," he said.

He also touched on the races in both of the state's congressional districts.

In District 1, "Stefany Shaheen is running against Anthony DiLorenzo, who is a businessman, never run before," he said. "That district shows polls are in Shaheen's favor.

For District 2, Spradling said, "Lily Tang Williams is the Republican versus incumbent Maggie Goodlander. Polls suggest that is the earliest night -- Goodlander wins."

Finally, his perspective on the Senate race and whether Sununu or Pappas will prevail: "At the moment, the polls haven't moved. Pappas has had a narrow lead for a long time and we're waiting to see if anything in the last two weeks changes it."

It's a forecast both candidates hope to benefit from as they make their final pitch to voters.

"I'm really looking forward to their verdict on Nov. 3," Pappas said.

"He's lost so much ground in this race, it's the toss-up it is today," Sununu said.