Chris Pappas
Recent media appearances
Top articles
Associated Press (via KTAR)Establishment candidates John E. Sununu and Chris Pappas pitch change in New Hampshire Senate raceNov 2, 2026
The Boston GlobeFive takeaways from the N.H. Senate debateOct 29, 2026
The Boston GlobeCancellation leaves just one more debate in competitive N.H. race for US SenateOct 22, 2026
WCAXCampaign Countdown: Pappas, Sununu face off for NH Senate seatOct 20, 2026
Overview
Chris Pappas is a Democratic U.S. representative who has represented New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District for four terms, first elected in 2018. He grew up working in his family's Manchester restaurant and earlier served as a state lawmaker, county treasurer and state executive councilor. ktar.com wcax.com
He was the Democratic nominee for the open U.S. Senate seat held by retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, who endorsed him, and faced Republican former Sen. John E. Sununu. He sought to become the first openly gay man elected to the U.S. Senate. bostonglobe.com wcax.com
Platform
- Proposes banning stock trading by members of Congress.chrispappas.org
- Proposes suspending the federal gas tax and protecting heating assistance programs such as LIHEAP.chrispappas.org
- Proposes rolling back tariffs on food and everyday essentials and supports the No Tariffs on Groceries Act.chrispappas.org
- Says he would oppose cuts to Social Security benefits, have wealthy people pay a larger share, and raise payments for lower-income recipients.nhpr.org
- Proposes building the first VA hospital in New Hampshire.chrispappas.org