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France's Socialist Presidential Primary Kicks Off With First TV Debate Among Five Candidates
The debate proceeds without candidate Philippe Brun after a court rejected his bid for reinstatement earlier the same day.
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The debate proceeds without candidate Philippe Brun after a court rejected his bid for reinstatement earlier the same day.

The primary comes as Sen. Jeanne Shaheen prepares to retire at the end of her term next year, opening a rare competitive contest for the seat.

Former senator John Sununu defeated Scott Brown in a closely watched GOP race that will likely be pivotal in November's midterm elections.

Pappas defeated progressive challenger Karishma Manzur in the race to replace retiring three-term Senator Jeanne Shaheen.

A dispute between Olivier Faure and Raphael Glucksmann over the format of the Socialist Party's primary is intensifying the race, according to Le Monde.