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Scott Brown

Scott Brown

Overview

Current roleFormer U.S. Senator

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyModerate Republican

Age66 years old (Sep 12, 1959)

GenderMale

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LocationMassachusetts

BackgroundPolitician

EducationTufts University (BA)

Notable personal detailsScott Philip Brown is an American politician and diplomat who served as U.S. Senator from Massachusetts (2010–2013) after winning the 2010 special election. He later ran for U.S. Senate in New Hampshire in 2014 and is a Republican candidate again in the 2026 New Hampshire U.S. Senate race. Brown served as U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa (2017–2020) and previously served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives (1998–2004) and Massachusetts Senate (2004–2010).

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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.

News

AINews Summary
Last updatedJan 12, 2026

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Polls

New Hampshire Republican Senate nominee?
Polling Average
60%50%40%30%20%10%0%
26.8%
48.3%
9.3%
Scott Brown
S. Brown
John E. Sununu
J. Sununu
Dan Innis
D. Innis
Date (Start - End)SpreadBrownSununuInnis
Polling Average
Sununu+21.5
26.8%48.3%9.3%
Praecones AnalyticaApr 22 - May 13
Sununu+45.8
27.1%72.9%
University of New Hampshire Survey CenterApr 17 - 21
Sununu+37.0
19.0%56.0%
Emerson CollegeMar 21 - 23
Sununu+28.7
18.8%47.5%
Saint Anselm College Survey CenterMar 16 - 18
Sununu+21.0
28.0%49.0%
University of New Hampshire Survey CenterJan 15 - 19
Sununu+23.0
25.0%48.0%
Guidant Polling and StrategyDec 9 - 11
Sununu+19.0
30.0%49.0%
Saint Anselm College Survey CenterNov 18 - 19
Sununu+9.0
30.0%39.0%
University of New Hampshire Survey CenterNov 13 - 17
Sununu+13.0
27.0%40.0%
University of New Hampshire Survey CenterSep 17 - 23
Sununu+23.0
19.0%42.0%7.0%
co/efficientSep 10 - 12
Sununu+17.0
23.0%40.0%8.0%
Saint Anselm College Survey CenterAug 26 - 27
Brown+35.0
48.0%13.0%

Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne

Fundraising

Latest report: Cycle 2026
Total raisedCash on hand
$1.7M
$1.2M
$832.2K
$416.1K
$0

2026

Latest
Year
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate

Cycle 2026

$1.7M
$783.4K
$881.0K
$58.7K

Source: FEC

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