Meet Chris
Chris Pappas is grounded in the people, places, and values of New Hampshire.
Born and raised in the Granite State, Chris is a product of Manchester public schools and a small business owner. From helping run his family’s restaurant to delivering real results in Congress, he knows the true meaning of service.
Chris understands that the system is rigged against hardworking Granite Staters, which is why he’s fighting back. Chris will work with anyone to help Granite Staters get ahead, and he will take on anyone to do what’s best for New Hampshire.
Chris isn’t your typical Democratic politician — he’s a small business owner, the proud product of public schools, and a lifelong Manchester resident. He understands the value of service, investing in people, and the challenges our families face.
Chris Pappas knows what it means to serve because he’s done it his whole life.
Before Congress Chris ran his family’s 108-year-old landmark restaurant business in Manchester, working shoulder-to-shoulder with staff and serving generations of Granite Staters. He has brought that same work ethic to politics when he saw a system that wasn’t working for everyday people.
Chris served three terms on New Hampshire’s Executive Council, where he fought to expand Medicaid, invest in renewable energy, and protect funding for Planned Parenthood.
Since 2018 Chris has held one of the most competitive Congressional seats in the country by focusing on delivering results for Granite Staters. In Congress Chris has taken on the tough fights: pushing tax cuts for working families and small businesses, cracking down on predatory companies that target veterans and pollute our water, and standing up to Big Pharma to lower drug costs. He’s earned a reputation as a pragmatic problem solver who puts people first and never backs down from a fight.
The descendant of Greek immigrants, Chris attended public schools in Manchester before graduating from Harvard. He made history as the first out gay person to represent New Hampshire in Congress. In Washington, Chris is known as someone who brings people together and does what it takes to make a difference. In the Senate he’ll keep standing up to political extremists and special interests who threaten our democracy, our economy, and our way of life. Chris lives in Manchester with his husband, Vann. They enjoy running, playing competitive board games, and spending time with their nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives write and vote on federal laws, including the federal budget. Each represents one district and serves a two-year term. Tax bills must start in the House, only the House can impeach federal officials, and members oversee federal agencies through their committees.