Polling Average
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62.3%
14.6%
Democrat
Chris Pappas
New Hampshire Democratic Senate nominee?
$6.9K
SEP 9, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
Age46 years old (Jun 4, 1980)
GenderMale
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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.
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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.
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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.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 4, 2026
Chris Pappas has launched a 2026 run for the U.S. Senate in New Hampshire, making him a leading Democratic contender in the race. He has been focusing on voter outreach, including efforts to connect with younger voters, as the contest begins to take shape. Recent reporting also says New Hampshire is expected to be a battleground, with Republican groups likely to spend heavily there. The Democratic nominee is still not fully settled, but Pappas is the main name drawing attention right now.
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NBNBC10 Boston8 days ago
Rep. Chris Pappas discusses run for Senate in NH
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AAl-Monitor4 months ago
Ahead of midterms, Republicans confront cooling support from young men over Trump policies
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WEWashington Examiner4 months ago
party spoiler bid for New Hampshire Senate seat
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NNewsweek4 months ago
Full List of Seats Flipped by Democrats During Trump’s Second Term
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Polls
New Hampshire Democratic Senate nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
New Hampshire Democratic Senate nominee?
Endorsers of Chris Pappas for New Hampshire Democratic Senate nominee?
Human Rights Campaign PAC
Political organization
Human Rights Campaign PAC endorsed Chris Pappas for U.S. Senate.
The National Committee to Preserve Social Security & Medicare PAC
Political organization
The National Committee to Preserve Social Security & Medicare PAC endorsed Chris Pappas for U.S. Senate.
Armenian National Committee of America
Political organization
The Armenian National Committee of America endorsed Chris Pappas for U.S. Senate in New Hampshire.
Reproductive Freedom for All
Public endorsement
Reproductive Freedom for All endorsed Chris Pappas for U.S. Senate.
LCV Action Fund
Political organization
LCV Action Fund endorsed Chris Pappas for U.S. Senate.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2024Total 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