Rep. Chris Pappas (D-NH) announced his run for retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen‘s (D-NH) seat to represent the Granite State in the Senate, leaving the door open for fierce competition for his House seat.
Shaheen announced her retirement last month, triggering immediate speculation about who would run to replace the longtime senator. Pappas, who has represented one of New Hampshire’s congressional districts since his election in 2018, is the first major candidate to announce his bid for the Senate seat.
“I’m running for Senate because our economy, our democracy, and our way of life are on the line, and New Hampshire deserves a Senator who is grounded in the people, places, and values of this state,” Pappas said in a statement. “Granite Staters know my record of taking on
Join the conversation!
Please share your thoughts about this article below. We value your opinions, and would love to see you add to the discussion!