Polling Average
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62.3%
Democrat
Karishma Manzur
Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in New Hampshire
New Hampshire Democratic Senate nominee?
$16.3K
SEP 9, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds — New Hampshire Democratic Senate nominee?
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
5.9%chance to win
$16.3KSEP 9, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleMedical scientist
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationNew Hampshire
BackgroundMedical scientist
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EducationPh.D., Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (institution not publicly specified)
Notable personal detailsKarishma Manzur is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in New Hampshire in the 2026 election cycle. She is a medical scientist and science writer who has said she holds a Ph.D. in biochemistry and molecular biology and has worked on research related to conditions including epilepsy, depression, Alzheimer’s disease, and epilepsy. She has served with New Hampshire civic and advocacy organizations including NH Ranked Choice Voting, NH Open Democracy Action, and NH Peace Action.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports expanding social programs (universal healthcare, universal childcare, stronger Child Tax Credit) funded by taking on corporate profiteering and restoring tax fairness, including lifting the cap on taxable income for Social Security and cracking down on corporate practices like stock buybacks. Opposes tax cuts for the wealthy and favors measures to increase transparency and hold corporations accountable.
Healthcare
Supports a single national healthcare plan (Medicare for All) that covers everyone with no premiums or deductibles, includes broad services (doctor visits, mental health, dental, vision, hearing, maternity, prescriptions, home and long-term care), and aims to lower drug costs and eliminate medical debt.
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Immigration & Border
Supports abolishing/defunding ICE, redirecting ICE funds to other public safety agencies, opposing local contracts that house ICE detainees, and building a more humane immigration system. Has participated in protests and testified against ICE detention arrangements in New Hampshire.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports reproductive healthcare being safe, legal, and accessible and affirms bodily autonomy to access necessary healthcare services.
Climate & Energy
Supports protecting New Hampshire’s natural resources and investing in a clean, renewable energy transition that creates jobs and reduces emissions. Advocates energy-efficient housing, increased local control over electric rates, and measures to stop utility price gouging and ban PFAS in consumer products.
Public Safety & Guns
Karishma Manzur has campaigned on actions related to weapons manufacturers, including pushing local petitions to require disclosure and divestment of public funds from weapons manufacturers that do not incorporate safety technologies and proposing prohibitions on certain weapons sales. Her campaign materials and news coverage do not include a detailed, comprehensive federal gun-policy platform (for example on universal background checks, assault-weapons bans, or red-flag laws).
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026
Karishma Manzur is in the news as part of the 2026 election cycle, with Democrats gaining ground in several races and showing strong recent performance in special elections and state contests. The broader political environment is also shifting around issues like the Iran conflict, DHS shutdown fallout, and voter-registration rules, which are shaping campaign messaging and turnout. In North Carolina and other battlegrounds, Republicans are trying to defend vulnerable seats while Democrats look to build on recent momentum.
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Articles
UNU.S. News & World Report6 months ago
Factbox-Eight US Senate Races to Watch in the 2026 Midterm Elections
Neutral
SSSpokane Spokesman-Review6 months ago
House members vying for Senate face conundrum with Iran votes
Neutral
FNFox News5 months ago
House GOP targeting vulnerable Dems over DHS shutdown, TSA chaos
Negative
TBThe Boston Globe5 months ago
Survey finds GOP losing ground in N.H. amid unpopular Iran war
Positive
Latest Polls
New Hampshire Democratic Senate nominee?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Karishma Manzur currently averages 14.6%, ranking second in this race, 47.6 points behind the next candidate.
Polling average: 14.6%Position: secondMargin: -47.6 ptsLatest poll: 20.0% (Jun 24 - 25)Polls included: 8
Average recalculated from polls through Jun 24 - 25.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
10New Hampshire Democratic Senate nominee?
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$206.8K
$155.1K
$103.4K
$51.7K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$206.8K
$49.0K
$157.8K
$8.8K
Source: FEC