Chris
Pappas

1. Economy & jobs Supports tax cuts, anti-price gouging measures, and lower costs for working families +

2. Housing Supports expanding housing supply, reforming zoning, and aiding first-time homebuyers +

3. Health care Supports protecting and expanding the ACA, lowering drug costs, defending Medicare and Medicaid +

4. Immigration Supports comprehensive reform with targeted enforcement and ICE accountability +

5. Abortion & reproductive rights Supports codifying Roe v. Wade protections and reproductive rights into law +

6. Education Supports expanding Pell Grants, student-loan protections, and tuition-free community college +

7. Climate & energy Supports clean energy investment and climate action +

8. Crime & public safety Supports law enforcement, fentanyl crackdown, and ICE reform +

9. Guns Supports raising purchase age and banning large-capacity magazines +

10. Democracy & elections Supports overturning Citizens United and campaign finance transparency +

11. Foreign policy & defense Opposes U.S. war with Iran; wants Congress to limit presidential war powers +

roll call votes

1,909

missed

0.5%

with their party’s majority

92%

Recent key votes

• Sep 16, 2026 · House · S2403 · Economy & jobs

  Retire through Ownership Act

  On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed

  Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
  Yes
• Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9497 · Climate & energy

  Water Resources Development Act

  On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed

  Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
  Yes
• Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9340 · Climate & energy

  Ratepayer Protection Act

  On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed

  Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
  Yes
• Sep 16, 2026 · House · HJRES213 · Climate & energy

  Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”

  On Passage · Passed

  Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
  No
• Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR10326 · Crime & public safety

  PROOF Act

  On Passage · Passed

  Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
  No
• Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9576 · Crime & public safety

  National Fraud Enforcement Division Act

  On Passage · Passed

  Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
  Yes
• Sep 15, 2026 · House · HJRES210 · Climate & energy

  Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”

  On Passage · Passed

  Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
  No
• Sep 15, 2026 · House · HR9500 · Taxes & budget

  Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act

  On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed

  Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
  Yes

Key votes are final decisions on bills and joint resolutions, and top nominations. Software sorts each into an issue from its official title, so check the roll call. All 1,909 votes →

1. Oct 13
   debate

   Scheduled Senate debate between Pappas and Sununu at Mount Washington Valley Council

   A debate between Pappas and Sununu was scheduled for 10 a.m. on October 13, organized by the Mount Washington Valley Council and to be livestreamed by Valley Vision. As of October 11 it was upcoming.

   ↳ Congressional debates to be aired on Valley Vision | Local ... · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
2. Oct 11
   news

   Pappas appears on 'Face the Nation,' says 'we're taking nothing for granted' in tough NH race

   Pappas appeared on CBS's Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan, framing the race as connected to national Senate control and Trump's agenda. He said Sununu would help Republicans maintain the Senate majority and make it harder to hold the administration accountable.

   ↳ Transcript: Rep. Chris Pappas on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 11, 2026 · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
3. Oct 11
   poll

   Polling average puts Pappas at about 50%, leading Sununu ahead of November election

   The Hill/DDHQ polling tracker showed Pappas at approximately 50% in its polling average as of October 11, with multiple recent polls showing him leading Sununu by varying margins.

   ↳ 2026 New Hampshire Senate Polling - The Hill and DDHQ · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
4. Oct 9
   news

   Pappas discusses housing, AI, energy costs, and Social Security in NHPR interview

   In an NHPR interview, Pappas outlined policy proposals including $1 billion in additional Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program funding, federal grants to encourage local housing construction, and federal AI safety rules allowing communities to evaluate or reject data-center proposals.

   ↳ Pappas on housing, affordability, AI and more · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
5. Oct 6
   endorsement

   Sen. Raphael Warnock campaigns for Pappas in New Hampshire

   Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock of Georgia visited New Hampshire to campaign for Pappas, saying 'The Senate needs more public servants like Chris focused on getting results.'

   ↳ ROUNDUP: Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock Campaigns for ... · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
6. Oct 6
   endorsement

   Pete Buttigieg joins Pappas for 48-hour campaign swing across New Hampshire

   Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg campaigned alongside Pappas during a 48-hour swing around New Hampshire, boosting his profile ahead of the November election.

   ↳ ROUNDUP: Pete Buttigieg Hits the Campaign Trail with ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
7. Oct 6
   poll

   YouGov poll shows Pappas leading Sununu 51%–43%

   A YouGov poll conducted September 29–October 6 showed Pappas leading Sununu 51% to 43%, according to The Hill and Decision Desk HQ polling tracker.

   ↳ 2026 New Hampshire Senate Polling - The Hill and DDHQ · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
8. Oct 5
   poll

   Rasmussen poll: Pappas leads Sununu 49%–44% among likely voters

   A Rasmussen Reports poll conducted October 2–4 showed Pappas leading Sununu 49% to 44% among likely voters, with a ±3-point margin of sampling error.

   ↳ Election 2026: New Hampshire Senate - Rasmussen Reports® · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
9. Oct 4
   news

   CNN profiles competitive New Hampshire Senate race as Sununu tries to flip the seat

   CNN reported on the competitive dynamics of the New Hampshire Senate race, noting Sununu's famous name and the potential for Republicans to flip the seat.

   ↳ Could Democrats lose a Senate race in New Hampshire? A GOP candidate with a famous name tries to flip the seat · Oct 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
10. Oct 2
    endorsement

    Pete Buttigieg predicts Pappas can overcome Sununu's fundraising edge

    Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, previewing a campaign swing with Pappas, predicted that Pappas could overcome Sununu's financial advantage in the race.

    ↳ Buttigieg predicts Pappas can overcome Sununu's cash ... · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
11. Oct 1
    controversy

    Pappas criticizes Sununu's support for Trump's war with Iran, tariffs, and health-care cuts

    In a MeidasTouch interview promoted by his campaign, Pappas criticized Sununu's support for Trump's agenda including the war with Iran, tariffs, and health-care cuts, framing Sununu as an extension of Trump's policies.

    ↳ WATCH: Chris Pappas Discusses Stakes of the NH Senate Race ... · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
12. Sep 29
    news

    Pappas continues FIGHT Tour, highlighting harm from Sununu-backed health care cuts and tariffs

    The Conway Daily Sun reported that Pappas continued his FIGHT Tour with stops underscoring the impact of Sununu-backed health care cuts, gas prices, and tariff taxes.

    ↳ Conway Daily Sun: Pappas Continues FIGHT Tour ... · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
13. Sep 28
    poll

    AARP/Saint Anselm poll: Pappas leads Sununu 51%–44% among likely voters

    A poll conducted September 28–29 by AARP and Saint Anselm College of 1,042 likely voters showed Pappas leading Sununu 51% to 44%, with a margin of error of about 3 percentage points.

    ↳ Pappas leads Sununu by 7 points in New Hampshire Senate race: Poll · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
14. Sep 27
    news

    CNN and Yahoo News examine whether Republicans could flip the New Hampshire Senate seat

    National media coverage examined the competitive dynamics of the race, highlighting Sununu's famous name and Republican efforts to flip the seat.

    ↳ Could Republicans flip New Hampshire Senate seat ... · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
15. Sep 22
    news

    Pappas urges national Democrats to pay more attention to New Hampshire Senate race

    Pappas publicly called on national Democrats to focus more resources on the New Hampshire Senate race, signaling concern about the competitive landscape.

    ↳ Pappas urges Democrats to focus more on New Hampshire Senate race · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
16. Sep 17
    news

    New Hampshire Senate race rated a toss-up as Sununu flips anti-incumbent script on Pappas

    Political.org reported that Republican John E. Sununu was successfully turning an anti-incumbent message against Pappas, pushing the race to toss-up status.

    ↳ John E. Sununu Flips the Anti-Incumbent Script on Chris ... · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
17. Sep 11
    controversy

    Senate Leadership Fund ads accuse Pappas of lying and corruption over Amazon ties

    The Senate Leadership Fund aired ads accusing Pappas of lying and corruption, citing questions raised in 2020 about his work on legislation involving Amazon while a former aide was an Amazon lobbyist. A Sununu mailer also criticized Pappas over a rideshare-liability vote. Pappas's campaign said he had opposed the rideshare provision in committee.

    ↳ Sununu-Pappas Senate race shaping up to be costly, bitter · Sep 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
18. Sep 11
    news

    Sununu-Pappas race projected to draw over $40M in outside ad spending

    The Union Leader reported that national interest groups on both sides had booked more than $40 million in outside television advertising after the primaries. The Trump-aligned No Going Back PAC committed $10.4 million, including attack ads against Pappas, and the Senate Leadership Fund launched a $17 million general-election effort.

    ↳ Sununu-Pappas Senate race shaping up to be costly, bitter · Sep 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
19. Jun 8
    filing

    Pappas files his U.S. Senate candidacy at the New Hampshire State House

    According to NHPR's candidate interview, Chris Pappas filed his Senate candidacy at the New Hampshire State House on June 8, 2026.

    ↳ Pappas on housing, affordability, AI and more · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

• IBEW Locals 104, 490, 2071, 1837, and 2320 union
  Listed on campaign endorsement page; no announcement date provided. chrispappas.org
• League of Conservation Voters Action Fund organization
  Listed on campaign endorsement page; no announcement date provided. chrispappas.org
• Natural Resources Defense Council Action Fund organization
  Listed on campaign endorsement page; no announcement date provided. chrispappas.org
• Equality PAC organization
  Listed on campaign endorsement page; no announcement date provided. chrispappas.org
• NEA–NH union
  Listed on campaign endorsement page; no announcement date provided. chrispappas.org
• Heat and Frost Insulators Local 6 union
  Listed on campaign endorsement page; no announcement date provided. chrispappas.org
• Moms Demand Action organization
  Listed on campaign endorsement page; no announcement date provided. chrispappas.org
• Human Rights Campaign PAC organization
  Listed on campaign endorsement page; no announcement date provided. chrispappas.org
• Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire union
  Listed on campaign endorsement page; no announcement date provided. chrispappas.org
• IUPAT DC 35 union
  Listed on campaign endorsement page; no announcement date provided. chrispappas.org
• Reproductive Freedom for All organization
  Listed on campaign endorsement page; no announcement date provided. chrispappas.org
• Brady PAC organization
  Listed on campaign endorsement page; no announcement date provided. chrispappas.org
• LGBTQ+ Victory Fund organization
  Listed on campaign endorsement page; no announcement date provided. chrispappas.org
• North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters union
  Listed on campaign endorsement page; no announcement date provided. chrispappas.org
• New Hampshire AFL-CIO union
  Endorsed Pappas for U.S. Senate. chrispappas.org · Sep 2, 2026
• Sierra Club organization
  Endorsed Pappas for U.S. Senate. chrispappas.org · Sep 1, 2026
• Former Vice President Kamala Harris official
  Endorsed Pappas for U.S. Senate. chrispappas.org · Aug 31, 2026
• SEA/SEIU Local 1984 union
  Endorsed Pappas for U.S. Senate. chrispappas.org · Aug 20, 2026
• State Rep. Jared Sullivan official
  Former primary opponent endorsed Pappas in a joint WMUR interview. chrispappas.org · Aug 14, 2026
• AFT–New Hampshire union
  Endorsed Pappas at a Nashua event reported on August 7, 2026 (campaign page dated August 10). chrispappas.org · Aug 7, 2026
• National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare PAC organization
  Endorsed Pappas; campaign reported the endorsement on April 29, 2026. chrispappas.org · Apr 29, 2026
• Planned Parenthood Action Fund organization
  Endorsed Pappas on January 22, 2026, as part of its first endorsements of the 2026 cycle. plannedparenthoodaction.org · Jan 22, 2026
• Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and Sen. Maggie Hassan official
  Endorsed Pappas in April 2025 per campaign announcement. chrispappas.org · Apr 28, 2025
• Former Gov. John Lynch, Dr. Susan Lynch, and Julia Williams official
  Endorsed Pappas on April 28, 2025. chrispappas.org · Apr 28, 2025
• New Hampshire Building and Construction Trades Council union
  Endorsed Pappas on the first day of his Senate campaign, April 3, 2025. chrispappas.org · Apr 3, 2025
• Teamsters Local 633 union
  Endorsed Pappas on the first day of his Senate campaign, April 3, 2025. chrispappas.org · Apr 3, 2025
• End Citizens United organization
  Endorsed Pappas on April 3, 2025. endcitizensunited.org · Apr 3, 2025

Covers the 2016 to 2022 general elections. The FEC has not yet published 2024 congressional results.

Raised

$15.38M

Spent

$11.54M

Cash on hand

$4.25M

As of Aug 19, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record S6NH00141(opens in a new tab)