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Brown has experience in Washington, D.C., albeit serving Massachusetts as senator. The Republican, from Rye, is now making a bid as a Granite Stater, vying for a seat he narrowly lost a decade ago. With Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) retiring at the end of her term, the seat is up for grabs. Brown and former Sen. John E. Sununu are front runners for the Republican primary in September. Rep. Chris Pappas (D-NH) is shifting gears with his own run for Senate, hoping to keep the seat blue. In an interview June 11, Brown talked about his run, and what makes him the most viable candidate. Who is Scott Brown? Brown was born at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, when his father was in the U.S. Air Force and his mother lived in Portsmouth. He lived there for three years, until his parents split up, sending him to Wakefield, Massachusetts, with his grandparents, in 1963. Brown’s family history in New England dates back to 1717, and he’s a ninth-generation son of the American Revolution out of Newington. He has been a taxpayer in New Hampshire since 1990, and his daughter and sister also live in the Granite State. “It’s been good to come home,” Brown said. “As you recall, I was the ambassador from New Hampshire to New Zealand.” Brown graduated from Wakefield High School, before receiving his higher education Tufts University and Boston College Law School. He met his wife, who then got a job in North Carolina. They have been married for 40 years, with two children, and four grandkids. Brown lived in Wrentham, Massachusetts, and was an assessor, selectboard member, and state representative, then stopped the Democrat’s super majority by winning a special election following the death of longtime U.S. Sen. Ted Kennedy. Brown said this race is really about the 90-day period between June and the primary election, ","source_url":"https://scottbrown.com/brown-says-constituent-services-would-be-2nd-to-none/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Healthcare","stance":"A tale of two senators: Sununu, Brown both hope to reclaim job they once held","detail":"This year’s Republican New Hampshire Senate primary pits two former members of that chamber against each other: John E. Sununu, who is looking to retake the seat he last held in 2009, and Scott Brown, who represented Massachusetts in the Senate from 2010 to 2013. As Sununu and Brown campaign, both men are making the argument that their records in Washington prove their political independence. But while both men served in the Senate, they cut distinct profiles there — from the issues they focused on, to the expectations that accompanied them. “The political ceiling for John Sununu always appeared a great deal higher than the ceiling for Scott Brown ,” said UNH political scientist Dante Scala. “I mean, no one expected Scott Brown to be a U.S. senator. So the expectations for Brown becoming a leader of the party were always low, whereas for Sununu they were quite high.” Here’s an overview of the two men’s earlier tours of the Senate, which they both hope to resume this year. How they got there Brown’s and Sununu’s paths to Washington were distinct: When Sununu won election in 2002, he was 39 years old, but had already served three terms as a congressman from New Hampshire. Being the eldest son of former governor and White House Chief of Staff John H. Sununu certainly helped the younger Sununu get to Washington. But once there, he quickly earned a reputation as a conservative capable of leading on complex policy issues. Then-Sen. John Sununu and former Gov. Jeanne Shaheen answer questions at a forum at Saint Anselm College in 2008. Few have called the younger Sununu charismatic, but many expected him to enjoy a long future in national politics. That’s one reason why, in 2002, national Republican leaders conscripted him to challenge then-New Hampshire Sen. Bob Smith, who had worn out his welcome with GOP leaders by pursuing fringe policies and briefly quitting the party. Sununu defeated Smith in the 2002 Republican primary, and went on the win against then-Gov. Jeanne Sh","source_url":"https://scottbrown.com/a-tale-of-two-senators-sununu-brown-both-hope-to-reclaim-job-they-once-held/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Immigration","stance":"Scott Brown Talks Border Security, National Debt And Merrimack Controversy On WKBK Radio","detail":"KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) Former U.S. Senator Scott Brown , who represented Massachusetts in Washington and later served as U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa, was the featured guest Tuesday on Good Morning with Dan Mitchell on WKBK Radio. Brown, a Republican running for the U.S. Senate in New Hampshire’s 2026 race, discussed local and national issues during the live broadcast from Keene. Brown, who has deep ties to New England and relocated to New Hampshire following his 2014 Senate campaign in the state, has a long public service record that stretches from the Massachusetts State Legislature to international diplomacy under President Donald Trump. He spoke candidly on topics ranging from local concerns about a proposed detention facility in Merrimack to broader federal issues like the government funding impasse, border security, international relations, and the national debt. 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Instead of embracing the simple fact that a women’s league is restricted to biological women, league Commissioner Cathy Engelbert recently put out this statement: Transgender athlete participation is a “complex and nuanced topic.” She has announced a meeting to “sensitively” discuss exactly what this policy means with regard to transgender women. And that discussion will “approach this topic thoughtfully, respectfully, and in alignment with the longstanding values of our league.” She went on to state that “The WNBA vehemently condemns any and all forms of hate.” Meanwhile, the WNBA Players Association stated, “We embrace justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.” In January the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on whether or not states could ban transgender athletes from women’s sports. Some of the answers to the Justices’ questions sounded like excerpts from Alice in Wonderland. Attorneys arguing to allow it were unwilling to say what the word “sex” means when used in the written text of a law, causing Justice Samuel Alito to express bewilderment and state “it must mean something.” The court eventually ruled 6-3 upholding state restrictions, causing the Democrats’ socialist/progressive crowd to melt down and renew their demands to pack the court to ensu","source_url":"https://scottbrown.com/scott-brown-the-wnba-has-a-foul-problem/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Healthcare","stance":"A Call for New Hampshire Veterans to Support Scott Brown: The Best Choice for Our Future","detail":"I strongly endorse the Article V process. The people of New Hampshire, acting through our state legislature, have a clear constitutional right to call for amendments that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit its power, and establish term limits for members of Congress and federal officials. Article V gives the states a powerful, peaceful tool to restore balance and accountability in Washington. I support using it. As New Hampshire stands at a crossroads, the upcoming 2026 U.S. Senate election offers a pivotal opportunity for veterans and active service members to endorse a candidate who not only understands the complexities of military service but also prioritizes the issues that matter most to the entire Granite State community. Scott Brown represents a beacon of hope and a pragmatic approach to tackling the challenges we face today. With his strong track record, veteran background, and a resolute commitment to serving New Hampshire, Scott Brown is undeniably the best choice for the Republican Party in this crucial election. Addressing Struggles of the Everyday Granite Stater One of the most pressing issues bearing down on New Hampshire families is the soaring cost of living. From escalating housing prices to rising expenses in health care and essential goods, it is clear that federal policies have not adequately served the needs of our citizens. Scott Brown has honed in on these challenges, pinpointing inflation and excessive federal spending as primary culprits diminishing the American Dream for so many. His economic platform promises not just to acknowledge the problem but to actively pursue solutions that will make a tangible difference in the lives of Granite Staters, ensuring that critical necessities remain within reach. A Strong Stance on National Security In addition to economic stability, border security emerges as a fundamental issue for voters across the political spectrum. Scott Brown’s firm stance on enforcing border policie","source_url":"https://scottbrown.com/a-call-for-new-hampshire-veterans-to-support-scott-brown-the-best-choice-for-our-future/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Abortion","stance":"Jackman Radio: Senator Scott Brown Episode #217","detail":"New Hampshire US Senate Candidate Scott Brown joins Mike & Eric to discuss his campaign, the issues and why he should represent The Granite State. Scott Brown is a proud husband, father, grandfather, and lifelong public servant. He wore our nation’s uniform for nearly 40 years, served as a U.S. Senator, and represented America on the world stage as President Trump’s Ambassador to New Zealand and the Independent State of Samoa. 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But the national Teamsters’ general president, Boston-area native Sean O’Brien, personally donated $1,000 to the campaign of former Massachusetts senator Scott Brown, who’s running in the Republican primary in the Granite State. Brown is the only active candidate for federal office anywhere in the country to whom O’Brien has personally donated in this election cycle. According to federal campaign finance records, that check came in February, days after Brown appeared on O’Brien’s podcast, where the union boss praised Brown as an ally of workers and gave him free rein to slam Pappas’s record. Near the end of their interview, O’Brien told Brown, “Hopefully, people like you can go down there with some common sense and solutions to problems, or work to find solutions to problems, not draw lines in the sand.” The apparent divide between O’Brien and local Teamsters may not be entirely political: Brown and O’Brien have known each other for years, thanks to their shared roots in Massachusetts politics. There’s a clear big-picture pattern, however, and it speaks to potent fissures within the Teamsters and organized labor more broadly. In recent years, most union leaders have largely hung with Democrats as rank-and-file members, especially in blue-collar trades, drifted to Donald Trump’s movement. 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