Chris Pappas

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]

Pappas is openly gay.^[3]

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.

A poll in late October 2020 found Pappas trailing Mowers by two points.^[9]

References

External links

[Pappas_Admits_He_Lied_About_Relationship_With_Lobbyist-1] 1.0 ^1.1 Pappas Admits He Lied About Relationship With Lobbyist

[Pappas_didn.27t_disclose_information-2] Multiple references:
New Hampshire Dem Failed to Disclose Relationship with Lobbyist

Democrat Allegedly Has Undisclosed Relationship with Amazon Lobbyist While Taking Pro-Amazon Votes

Pappas confirms relationship with ex-lobbyist, says Mowers crossed a line

[3] New Hampshire Dem Failed to Disclose Relationship with Lobbyist

[4] Democrat Allegedly Has Undisclosed Relationship with Amazon Lobbyist While Taking Pro-Amazon Votes

[5] Pappas confirms relationship with ex-lobbyist, says Mowers crossed a line

[3] Democrat Chris Pappas Becomes New Hampshire's 1st Openly Gay Member Of Congress

[4] Two references:
New Hampshire Rep. Shea-Porter to retire, opening up competitive House seat

New Hampshire Democratic Rep. Shea-Porter to retire

[8] New Hampshire Rep. Shea-Porter to retire, opening up competitive House seat

[9] New Hampshire Democratic Rep. Shea-Porter to retire

[5] Multiple references:
Chris Pappas announces run for Congress

Manchester’s Pappas announces bid to replace Shea-Porter in Congress

Chris Pappas Announces Run for Congress

[11] Chris Pappas announces run for Congress

[12] Manchester’s Pappas announces bid to replace Shea-Porter in Congress

[13] Chris Pappas Announces Run for Congress

[6] New Hampshire House Election Results 2018

[7] Charges of lying, homophobia continue after fiery debate between Democrat Pappas, Republican Mowers

[8] LGBTQ Victory Fund condemns “homophobic dog whistle” attack on Congressman Chris Pappas

[9] Two references:
In surprise poll, gay congressman trails Republican challenger

Poll Puts Matt Mowers Ahead in New Hampshire After Reveal of Chris Pappas’s Lobbyist Relationship

[18] In surprise poll, gay congressman trails Republican challenger

[19] Poll Puts Matt Mowers Ahead in New Hampshire After Reveal of Chris Pappas’s Lobbyist Relationship

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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