Democrat Pappas Wins New Hampshire Senate Race, Makes History as First Openly Gay Male Senator
Pappas becomes the first openly gay male U.S. senator after defeating John E. Sununu in a costly race that kept the seat in Democratic hands.
- 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 to become first openly gay male US senator
He defeated Republican former senator John Sununu to maintain Democratic control of the New Hampshire seat, US media projected. The 46-year-old Pappas has served in the US House of Representatives since 2018 and is co-chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus. "No one should be discriminated against because of who they are or who they love," he said on his website, adding: "I am committed to fighting for the dignity and equality of all American…
Class 1980, its campaign focused on the protection of Lgbtq+ rights, the reduction of drug costs, support for small businesses and the protection of veterans
The Democrat has defeated Republican John Sununu in New Hampshire and holds for his party the seat that Jeanne Shaheen leaves.
The Human Rights Campaign hacks a 'historic win' as Pappass defends Republican member Senator John Sununu for the New Hampshire seat.
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