Former New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu, a Republican, said Tuesday he will not run for the U.S. Senate in 2026.

During an appearance on The Pulse of NH, Sununu, who was a popular governor, said he will not seek to replace retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., in a competitive state Republicans hope to flip.

“It’s not for me,” Sununu told The Pulse’s Mike Pomp. “I talked to the White House this morning. I talked to [South Carolina U.S. Sen.] Tim Scott. Thanked him for all their support and confidence. But I don’t have to be the candidate, and I’m not going to be the candidate.”

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