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Republican
Scott Brown
Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts
New Hampshire Republican Senate nominee?
$56.7K
SEP 9, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds — New Hampshire Republican Senate nominee?
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
5%chance to win
$56.7KSEP 9, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleFormer U.S. Senator
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyModerate Republican
Age66 years old (Sep 12, 1959)
GenderMale
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LocationMassachusetts
BackgroundAttorney
EducationTufts University (B.A., 1981)
Notable personal detailsScott Philip Brown is an American politician, lawyer, and former diplomat who served as U.S. Senator from Massachusetts (2010–2013). He previously served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives (1999–2004) and Massachusetts Senate (2004–2010) and later ran for U.S. Senate in New Hampshire (2014). Brown served in the Massachusetts Army National Guard from 1979 to 2014, retiring as a colonel, and was U.S. ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa (2017–2020).
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports preserving and strengthening New Hampshire’s low-tax, limited-government approach and opposes federal tax increases and one-size-fits-all regulations. Has committed to opposing tax increases (signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge) and frames policy toward protecting small businesses and reducing regulatory burdens.
Healthcare
Supports strengthening private-market coverage and has opposed the federal Affordable Care Act, voting to repeal it while previously supporting Massachusetts’ 2006 state-level near-universal health reform. Advocates market-based reforms rather than creating a new federal government insurance program.
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Immigration & Border
Emphasizes securing the southern border and opposes broad “amnesty” or pathways that would legalize large numbers of undocumented immigrants. Supports stronger enforcement measures (fences/walls, surveillance, troops) while expressing limited support for allowing certain foreign students or needed seasonal workers to remain.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate has described himself as pro-choice and said he supports continued funding for Planned Parenthood and access to contraception, but his record includes support for “women’s right to know” measures (waiting periods and mandated information/pictures) and votes that limited abortion funding, producing a mixed or unclear overall stance on abortion policy.
Climate & Energy
Supports an "all-of-the-above" energy approach that includes renewables, nuclear, and fossil fuels; has opposed cap-and-trade and measures he described as a "national energy tax" and has criticized EPA authority to regulate greenhouse gases. Positioning has at times included skepticism about whether man-made climate change is scientifically proven.
Public Safety & Guns
Scott Brown says he supports the Second Amendment and responsible gun ownership while also supporting certain regulations such as background checks and licensing; he has opposed nationwide right-to-carry reciprocity and at times supported limits on assault weapons while favoring state-level decisions. His record and statements show support for both gun-rights measures (concealed carry) and some gun-safety regulations.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 31, 2026
Scott Brown is running in the New Hampshire Republican Senate primary, where recent reporting says John E. Sununu is leading him ahead of the Sept. 8 contest. Brown has been focusing his campaign on affordability issues like energy costs and pipelines, while also weighing in on national topics such as China, artificial intelligence, and Iran. The race remains competitive, but Brown is currently trailing in the GOP field.
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Articles
NNewsmax3 months ago
Fmr Sen. Brown to Newsmax: Trump China Trip a Win on Iran, AI
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TOThe Oregonian4 months ago
What it would take for Democrats to win the Senate
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UNU.S. News & World Report5 months ago
Ahead of Midterms, Republicans Confront Cooling Support From Young Men Over Trump Policies
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TBThe Boston Globe19 days ago
endorsed candidates face daunting task
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Latest Polls
New Hampshire Republican Senate nominee?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Scott Brown currently averages 25.8%, ranking second in this race, 24.3 points behind the next candidate.
Polling average: 25.8%Position: secondMargin: -24.3 ptsLatest poll: 21.0% (Jun 24 - 25)Polls included: 13
Average recalculated from polls through Jun 24 - 25.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
2New Hampshire Republican Senate nominee?
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$1.9M
$1.5M
$971.7K
$485.8K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$1.9M
$735.8K
$1.2M
$67.1K
Source: FEC