Rep. Chris Pappas Announces Bid for Open New Hampshire Senate Seat

Pappas, the first major Democratic candidate, highlights his record and Granite State roots as Republicans eye the seat as a key battleground.

Rep. Chris Pappas officially launched his campaign for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, marking the first major Democratic entry into the race.
Pappas emphasized his record on economic issues, healthcare, and standing up to corporate interests, framing his campaign as a fight for working families and small businesses.
If elected, Pappas would make history as the first openly gay man to serve in the U.S. Senate, adding a historic dimension to the race.
The Senate race is expected to be highly competitive, with potential Republican contenders including former Gov. Chris Sununu and former Sen. Scott Brown still deliberating their bids.
Pappas' decision to run for Senate opens up New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District, a swing seat that has historically flipped between parties, setting off a scramble among Democrats and Republicans.