Karishma Manzur
Democratic · NH · Research scientist
Karishma Manzur is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in New Hampshire in 2026, challenging Chris Pappas in the primary. She holds a Ph.D. in biochemistry and molecular biology, has researched Alzheimer's disease and epilepsy, and resides in Exeter. This is her first campaign for elected office.
Campaign Finance Information — United States Senator
Campaign Finance Information · United States Senator · September 8, 2026
Data last updated July 24, 2026
- Raised
- $206,753
- Spent
- $157,755
- Cash on hand
- $48,998
- Debts
- $33,416
Top disclosed occupations of direct donors
- NOT EMPLOYED$22,022
- MEDICAL DOCTOR$3,500
- REAL ESTATE$3,000
- RETIRED$2,650
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- CEO$2,260
Source: FEC · 2026 cycle · fec.gov
Track record
General
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Karishma Manzur holds a Ph.D. in biochemistry and molecular biology and spent over 20 years as a research scientist studying treatments for illnesses including Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, and depression. Before entering politics she served on the boards of New Hampshire Ranked Choice Voting and NH Open Democracy Action and previously on the board of New Hampshire Peace Action.
August 20, 2025
Source: nhpr.org · researched July 15, 2026
Elections
- United States Senator · September 8, 2026 · New Hampshire
Profile last researched July 15, 2026.