Democrat Pappas Wins New Hampshire Senate Race, Makes History as First Openly Gay Male Senator
Pappas secured the seat after outraising Sununu by more than $15 million and turning the race into a referendum on Trump.
- On Tuesday, Democrat Chris Pappas defeated Republican John Sununu in New Hampshire's Senate race, becoming the first out gay man elected to the United States Senate.
- The contest for the open seat, vacated by retiring Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, became one of several competitive elections determining control of the Senate.
- Pappas outraised Sununu by over $15 million, fueling a campaign where Republicans labeled him a 'puppet' and Democrats highlighted Sununu's connections to the Epstein files.
- Pappas' win protects a vulnerable seat for Democrats, who need to gain four seats to clinch a majority in the Senate.
- The Senate's new composition will shape the legislative agenda for the remainder of President Donald Trump's second presidency, as voters expressed deep divisions over economic and social policies.
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Chris Pappas becomes first out gay man elected to US Senate!
The 46-year-old Democrat is projected to defeat former senator John E. Sununu in New Hampshire’s open Senate race. The post Democrat Chris Pappas makes US history as he becomes first out gay male senator appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
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