Democrat Pappas Wins New Hampshire Senate Race, Makes History as First Openly Gay Male Senator
Pappas won the open seat with a fundraising edge and a history-making victory as the first openly gay man elected to the Senate.
- On Tuesday, Democratic Representative Chris Pappas defeated Republican John E. Sununu in New Hampshire's open Senate race, becoming the first openly gay man elected to the U.S. Senate and preserving the seat for Democrats.
- Pappas campaigned on affordability and healthcare access while linking Sununu to President Donald Trump, framing the contest as "Team New Hampshire versus Team Trump" to address voter concerns about the national environment.
- Decision Desk HQ and the Associated Press called the race at 8:20 p.m. EST with Pappas leading 60 percent to 37 percent, holding a more than 20-point advantage when the race was called.
- John E. Sununu, who held the seat from 2003 to 2009, promptly conceded the race, telling supporters, "This has been an incredible campaign, but this is not our night."
- Pappas's victory acts as a critical firewall for Democrats fighting to retain U.S. Senate control, with the senator-elect joining the chamber in January to represent a historic milestone for LGBTQ+ representation.
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New Hampshire Democrat Thanks Husband In Moving Speech After Becoming First Out Gay Man Elected To Senate
New Hampshire Democratic Senator-elect Chris Pappas thanked his husband in a moving acceptance speech after becoming the first out gay man elected to the U.S. Senate on Tuesday.
Senator-elect Chris Pappas celebrates historic New Hampshire win beside his husband: ‘I’m the luckiest guy’
This story originally appeared on The Advocate.Chris Pappas had just made American history. Standing beside his husband Tuesday evening, the New Hampshire Democrat explained why he would have considered himself lucky even if he had lost.“And look, tonight, win, lose, or draw, I’m the luckiest guy because I’m married to a man that I love,” Pappas told supporters. “And despite all the negative attacks and the lies, it’s nice to know that love and …
Despite not wanting to over-flagg his sexual orientation during the election campaign, Pappas’ victory, married to a man, is a step forward after the Trump administration’s offensive against the rights of LGBTIQ+ people, especially against the trans community.
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