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| − | Pappas is facing a tough re-election fight, being challenged by Republican [[Matt Mowers]] in the general election. At a debate between the two candidates, Mowers pointed out the representative's relationship with a lobbyist,<ref>[https://www.wmur.com/article/charges-of-lying-homophobia-continue-after-fiery-debate-between-democrat-pappas-republican-mowers/34464463# Charges of lying, homophobia continue after fiery debate between Democrat Pappas, Republican Mowers]</ref> to which Pappas falsely claimed<ref name="Pappas Admits He Lied About Relationship With Lobbyist"/> wasn't true. | + | Pappas is facing a tough re-election fight, being challenged by Republican [[Matt Mowers]] in the general election. At a debate between the two candidates, Mowers pointed out the representative's relationship with a lobbyist,<ref>[https://www.wmur.com/article/charges-of-lying-homophobia-continue-after-fiery-debate-between-democrat-pappas-republican-mowers/34464463# Charges of lying, homophobia continue after fiery debate between Democrat Pappas, Republican Mowers]</ref> to which Pappas falsely claimed<ref name="Pappas Admits He Lied About Relationship With Lobbyist"/> wasn't true. [[LGBT]] groups later claimed that Mower's charges were "homophobic dog whistles"<ref>[https://www.metroweekly.com/2020/10/lgbtq-victory-fund-condemns-homophobic-dog-whistle-attack-on-congressman-chris-pappas/ LGBTQ Victory Fund condemns “homophobic dog whistle” attack on Congressman Chris Pappas]</ref> despite Pappas being openly gay having nothing to do with the matter. |
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Revision as of 22:10, November 1, 2020
| Chris Pappas | |
|---|---|
| U.S. Representative from New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District From: January 5, 2019 – present | |
| Predecessor | Carol Shea-Porter |
| Successor | Incumbent (no successor) |
| Former Member of the New Hampshire Executive Council from the 4th District From: January 3, 2013 – January 3, 2019 | |
| Predecessor | Raymond Wieczorek |
| Successor | Ted Gatsas |
| Information | |
| Party | Republican |
| Religion | Orthodox |
Christopher Charles “Chris” Pappas (born June 4, 1980 (age 46)) is a businessman currently serving as the U.S. representative for New Hampshire's 1st congressional district. A sleazy Democrat, Pappas reportedly lied about his relationship with a corporate lobbyist,[1] having refused to disclose the information.[2]
U.S. House of Representatives
2018 election
After Carol Shea-Porter announced in 2017 that she would not seek re-election in the 2018 Midterms,[4] Pappas announced his run for the House seat.[5] He won the general election over Republican opponent Eddie Edwards by nearly nine points.[6]
Tenure
2020 election
Pappas is facing a tough re-election fight, being challenged by Republican Matt Mowers in the general election. At a debate between the two candidates, Mowers pointed out the representative's relationship with a lobbyist,[7] to which Pappas falsely claimed[1] wasn't true. LGBT groups later claimed that Mower's charges were "homophobic dog whistles"[8] despite Pappas being openly gay having nothing to do with the matter.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Pappas Admits He Lied About Relationship With Lobbyist
- ↑ Two references:
- ↑ Democrat Chris Pappas Becomes New Hampshire's 1st Openly Gay Member Of Congress
- ↑ Two references:
- ↑ Multiple references:
- ↑ New Hampshire House Election Results 2018
- ↑ Charges of lying, homophobia continue after fiery debate between Democrat Pappas, Republican Mowers
- ↑ LGBTQ Victory Fund condemns “homophobic dog whistle” attack on Congressman Chris Pappas