Polling Average
60%50%40%30%20%10%0%
46.0%
42.2%
Democrat
Chris Pappas
Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in New Hampshire
Democrat
$1.6M
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Live Odds
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
Chris Pappas is trading at 87% to win the New Hampshire Senate winner? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
Age46 years old (Jun 4, 1980)
GenderMale
Show moreShow less
LocationNew Hampshire
BackgroundU.S. Representative
EducationHarvard University (A.B.)
Notable personal detailsChristopher Charles Pappas is a Democratic U.S. Representative from New Hampshire’s 1st congressional district, serving since 2019. He previously served on the New Hampshire Executive Council (2013–2019), was Hillsborough County treasurer (2007–2011), and served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives. He graduated from Harvard University with an A.B. and has worked as a restaurant manager and small business owner.
SourcesShowHide
history.house.goven.wikipedia.orgpappas.house.govchrispappas.orges.wikipedia.orgsenatedfl.mnnashuatelegraph.comproblemsolverscaucus.house.govwevoters.comapnews.comnhpr.orggiffords.orgwmur.comncpssm.orgdmfipac.orgconcordmonitor.comnbcnews.comseacoastonline.comnewhampshirebulletin.comwashingtonexaminer.comcnbc.comwashingtontimes.comwbur.orghrc.orgfacebook.complannedparenthoodaction.orgx.comfoxnews.comfec.govjustfacts.votesmart.orggovinfo.govcongress.govballotready.orgdocquery.fec.govveterans.senate.govclerk.house.govdirectory.house.govziplook.house.govdocs.house.gov
Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports tax policies that provide relief to working and middle-class families (expanded Child Tax Credit, protections for small businesses) while backing stronger enforcement against tax evasion by the ultra‑rich and corporations. Advocates targeted tax fairness measures and opposes broad Republican proposals that would cut social programs while providing tax breaks for the wealthy.
Healthcare
Supports protecting and building on the Affordable Care Act, opposes cuts to Medicaid and efforts that would roll back protections for people with pre-existing conditions, and advocates expanding access while lowering prescription drug costs and improving mental and rural health care access.
Show moreShow less
Immigration & Border
Supports bipartisan border security measures and improved coordination for law enforcement while also backing reforms that create legal pathways and asylum protections, including co-sponsorship of legislation that would establish pathways to citizenship. Advocates additional resources for Border Patrol and fentanyl interdiction but frames solutions as comprehensive, bipartisan reform rather than enforcement-only approaches.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports broad access to abortion and reproductive health care, advocates protections for contraception and Planned Parenthood funding, and has sponsored and cosponsored federal legislation to protect and codify reproductive health access for veterans and the general public.
Climate & Energy
Supports clean energy incentives and programs to lower energy costs, while also backing measures to ensure regional energy reliability and affordability. Advocates for weatherization, Low Income Home Energy Assistance, and federal clean energy tax credits; has supported creating a House committee to explore Green New Deal solutions.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports universal background checks, closing the Charleston (three-day) loophole, red flag-type measures and other “commonsense” gun safety reforms; has voted for major gun safety bills including the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act and backed funding for gun violence research. Also supports measures to keep firearms from domestic abusers and has endorsed limits on assault-style weapons in past campaign materials.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 19, 2026
Chris Pappas has launched his 2026 New Hampshire Senate bid and is now a leading Democratic contender in the race. He is pitching the campaign around blocking President Donald Trump’s agenda and says voters are feeling pressure from tariffs, energy prices, and healthcare costs. He is also trying to reach younger voters as Democrats prepare for a competitive Senate fight in New Hampshire.
history.house.gov+38
Articles
BNBreitbart News Network3 months ago
If We Control Senate, Trump's Tax Cuts Wouldn't Pass
Positive
NBNBC10 Boston3 months ago
Rep. Chris Pappas discusses run for Senate in NH
Neutral
AAl-Monitor7 months ago
Ahead of midterms, Republicans confront cooling support from young men over Trump policies
Positive
WEWashington Examiner7 months ago
party spoiler bid for New Hampshire Senate seat
Positive
Latest Polls
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Chris Pappas currently averages 46.0%, ranking first in this race, 3.9 points ahead of the nearest opponent.
Polling average: 46.0%Position: firstMargin: +3.9 ptsLatest poll: 47.4% (Sep 26 - 27)Polls included: 24
Average recalculated from polls through Sep 26 - 27.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2024Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$5.2M
$3.9M
$2.6M
$1.3M
$0
2022
2024
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2022
$5.2M
$113.2K
$5.3M
$219.3K
Cycle 2024
$4.1M
$407.6K
$3.8M
$157.3K
Source: FEC
New updates coming soon
We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
- Endorsements