# 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.

## Key facts

- Party: Democrat
- Office sought: U.S. Senate
- Current office: U.S. Representative for New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District
- State: NH
- Race: New Hampshire U.S. Senate 2026
- Incumbent status: challenger
- Residence: Manchester, New Hampshire
- Race rating: Lean R
- Campaign website: https://chrispappas.com/

## Background

- Education: B.A., Harvard University.
- 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

## Opponents in this race

- [Chris Pappas](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/chris-pappas-nh-2026.md) — Democratic
- [John Sununu](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/john-sununu-nh-2026.md) — Republican
- [John Sununu](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/john-sununu-new-hampshire-r-2026.md) — Republican

## Sources

- Official Campaign Website – Christopher Charles Pappas: https://chrispappas.com/

Last updated: 2026-07-19T20:28:46.450Z

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Source: Transparency Report — https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/chris-pappas-new-hampshire-d-2026
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