Democratic Representative Chris Pappas wins Senate seat in New Hampshire

Updated 2026-11-04 · told from many outlets at once

Democrat Chris Pappas won the U.S. Senate election in New Hampshire, becoming the first openly gay man elected to the upper chamber of Congress. He defeated Republican John Sununu and will replace retiring Senator Jeanne Shaheen.

Pappas is the first openly gay man elected to the U.S. Senate.
Chris Pappas won the election to the US Senate on Tuesday.
Pappas will replace retiring Senator Jeanne Shaheen.

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