Sununu not running for Senate from New Hampshire, likely hurting GOP hopes to gain a seat

New Hampshire's GOP Gov. Chris Sununu announced he won't run for Senate in 2022, hurting Republican hopes to gain a seat in Washington.

New Hampshire GOP Gov. Chris Sununu announced Tuesday that he will not run for Senate in the 2022 midterms, likely hurting Republicans chances to gain a seat in Washington.

Instead, Sununu plans on running for his fourth term as governor.

While many anticipated he would announce a Senate run, Sununu, speaking at a news conference at the governor’s mansion, said his "responsibility is not to the gridlock of and politics of Washington."

The 2022 midterms are key for Republicans to gain back majorities in Congress -- needing to scoop only one seat in the Senate and nine seats in the House.