New Hampshire’s fiercely contested Senate race pits Democrat Chris Pappas against Republican John E. Sununu for the seat being vacated by Senator Jeanne Shaheen. With polls closing at 7 and 8 p.m. EST, the GOP sees this election as a crucial opportunity to defend its Senate majority.

A new chapter unfolds in the political standoff involving Sen. Tim McGough and his Republican peers. The disagreement carries on, highlighting fractures within the GOP caucus. As the dust settles, the state legislature continues its work amidst internal tensions.