Chris Pappas (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2019. His current term ends on January 3, 2025.
Pappas (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
In the 2018 election, Pappas defeated Eddie Edwards (R) by more than 8 percentage points to replace outgoing incumbent Carol Shea-Porter (D). Pappas defeated 10 other candidates in the September 11 Democratic primary. He received 42.2 percent of the vote while his next closest competitor, Maura Sullivan, received 30.4 percent.
Before the 2018 election, Pappas served on the New Hampshire Executive Council, representing District 4 from 2013 to 2019. Prior to that, he served as treasurer of Hillsborough County from 2006 to 2010 and in the New Hampshire House of Representatives from 2002 to 2006.
Pappas was the first openly gay U.S. House member elected from New Hampshire.
Pappas is the co-owner of his family's restaurant. Prior to his election to the Executive Council in 2012, Pappas was a two-term state representative (2002-2006) and two-term treasurer of Hillsborough County (2006-2010). He holds a B.A. in government.
