Chris Pappas
Democratic congressman running for New Hampshire's open US Senate seat in 2026.
In the 2026 contest for New Hampshire’s open Senate seat, Chris Pappas faces John E. Sununu after Jeanne Shaheen’s retirement.
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Can Chris Pappas hold New Hampshire as Cook moves the race to Toss Up?
Timeline for Chris Pappas
Cook moves New Hampshire towards Sununu
US Midterms 2026targeted by $375,000 AFP Action opposition spending
US Midterms 2026: Koch PAC drops $6.4M in one dayBackground
Chris Pappas is a Democratic member of Congress running for New Hampshire’s open United States Senate seat in 2026. He entered the contest as Jeanne Shaheen prepared to retire, and John E. Sununu is the Republican candidate.
In 2026, Pappas is running as New Hampshire’s Democratic Senate candidate against Republican John E. Sununu. That statewide contest is the relevant frame for understanding references to Pappas in national midterm coverage, rather than any one spending decision or race-rating change.
Outside groups included New Hampshire in Senate spending during 2026, but such episodes are campaign developments, not durable biographical facts about Pappas.
Who is Chris Pappas running against for Senate?
Why did New Hampshire's Senate race move to Toss Up?
Is Jeanne Shaheen running for re-election?
