Chris Pappas

Christopher Charles Pappas has served as the U.S. Representative for New Hampshire's 1st congressional district since 2019. He previously served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives and on the New Hampshire Executive Council. He is the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in New Hampshire in 2026.

Incumbency status: challenger

Education: B.A., Harvard University.

Residence: Manchester, New Hampshire

Professional background

Co-owner and operator of the Puritan Backroom restaurant in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Public service

New Hampshire House of Representatives (2002–2010); New Hampshire Executive Council (2012–2018); U.S. Representative for New Hampshire's 1st congressional district (2019–present).

Military service

None

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