# Chris Pappas

> Chris Pappas has served as U.S. Representative for New Hampshire's 1st congressional district since 2019. He is the Democratic nominee for the open Senate seat vacated by retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen.

## Key facts

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

## Biography

Chris Pappas was born on June 4, 1980, in Manchester, New Hampshire. He earned his B.A. from Harvard University. He is a co-owner of the Puritan Backroom restaurant in Manchester. He served on the New Hampshire Executive Council from 2012 to 2018 before being elected to Congress in 2018.

## Background

- Education: B.A., Harvard University
- Professional background: U.S. Representative (2019–present); Restaurant co-owner, Puritan Backroom
- Public service: New Hampshire Executive Council (2012–2018); U.S. Representative (2019–present)

## Opponents in this race

- [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
- [Chris Pappas](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/chris-pappas-new-hampshire-d-2026.md) — Democrat

## Sources

- 2026 United States Senate election in New Hampshire — Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_Senate_election_in_New_Hampshire
- Chris Pappas — Official Campaign Website: https://chrispappas.org/about/

Last updated: 2026-06-15T20:04:31.980Z

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