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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Bachelor's degree or higher: 41.5%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Poverty rate: 4.5%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Homeownership rate: 71.8%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: White alone, not Hispanic or Latino: 87.3%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Population (2024): 708,843
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Median household income: $102,258 (2024)
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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: Question 2 — Constitutional Amendment: Independent Redistricting Commission (2022, advisory) (2022) — failed, margin majority no
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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: Question 1 — Constitutional Convention (mandated every 10 years) (2022) — failed, margin 64% no to 36% yes
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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: CACR 13 — Constitutional Amendment: Raise mandatory judicial retirement age from 70 to 75 (2024) — passed, margin majority yes
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 72 (share 0.12)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 44-45 (share 0.15)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 62 (share 0.17)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: J. Jill (Tilton) (2000 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: University System of New Hampshire (Durham) (5000 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Elliot Health System (Manchester) (4000 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Fidelity Investments (Merrimack) (6000 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] District summary: New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District covers parts of Southern New Hampshire and the eastern portion of the state, including all of Strafford and Carroll counties and parts of Hillsborough, Rockingham, Merrimack, Grafton, and Belknap counties. It includes the city of Manchester (New Hampshire's largest city), the Seacoast Region, and the Lakes Region. The district has a population of approximately 708,843 with a median household income of $102,258 (2024) — well above the national median. It is predominantly White at 87.3% with small Hispanic (4.3%), multiracial (3.8%), Asian (2.5%), and Black (1.5%) populations. The Cook PVI is D+2, making it one of the most competitive districts in New England — a presidential bellwether that has voted for the Electoral College winner in four consecutive elections through 2020. The economy is anchored by healthcare (Elliot Health System), financial services (Fidelity Investments), education (University System of New Hampshire), retail (J. Jill), manufacturing, and tourism (Lakes Region, White Mountains). The poverty rate is just 4.5%, and 41.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree. Homeownership is 71.8% with a median home value of $429,400. In 2024, the district voted for Kamala Harris even though she lost nationally, while reelecting Pappas with 54% of the vote.
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Voted yea on H.Res. 24 (117th Congress, Second Impeachment) (Second Impeachment of President Donald Trump) on 2021-01-13: Voted to impeach Trump for inciting the January 6 Capitol insurrection. As a moderate in a swing district, this vote carried political risk. Pappas also supported the first Trump impeachment in 2019 as a freshman, stating on NHPR that 'removing him from office' was justified.
Date: 2021-01-13
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Voted nay on H.R. 22 (SAVE Act (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act)) on 2025-04-10: Voted against requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote. Stated the bill 'would force unnecessary federal changes to state voter registration and election procedures, creating even more undue burdens for married women, military members and their families, and seniors when they go to vote.'
Date: 2025-04-10
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Voted yea on H.R. 3746 (Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023) on 2023-05-31: Voted to suspend the debt ceiling and avoid catastrophic default, joining 165 Democrats and 149 Republicans. Said: 'I voted yes to pass this bill. The Fiscal Responsibility Act is far from perfect... it is important to note that this final settlement is the result of a divided government.'
Date: 2023-05-31
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Voted yea on H.R. 8035 (Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024) on 2024-04-20: Consistent supporter of Ukraine aid, voting for $300 million in September 2023 and the $61 billion supplemental in April 2024. NH Journal noted Pappas gave 'unanimous support' along with all Democrats. Over half of House Republicans voted against the September 2023 aid.
Date: 2024-04-20
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Voted yea on H.R. 3684 (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act) on 2021-11-05: As a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, voted for the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package and later joined the NH Municipal Association to discuss 'legislation he has championed to deliver infrastructure investments to first District communities.' Called it 'the single largest dedicated infrastructure investment since the construction of the interstate highway system.'
Date: 2021-11-05
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Voted yea on H.R. 1319 (American Rescue Plan Act of 2021) on 2021-02-27: Supported $1.9 trillion COVID relief including $1,400 stimulus checks, expanded child tax credits, and hundreds of millions in state and local aid to New Hampshire. Later touted how it made health insurance 'more affordable for Granite Staters.'
Date: 2021-02-27
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Voted yea on H.R. 8404 (Respect for Marriage Act) on 2022-12-08: As Co-Chair of the Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus and New Hampshire's first openly gay member of Congress, Pappas helped introduce and lead passage of this landmark legislation codifying federal recognition of same-sex and interracial marriages. The bill passed 258-169-1, with 39 Republicans joining all Democrats.
Date: 2022-12-08
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Voted nay on H.R. 1 (119th) (One Big Beautiful Bill Act) on 2025-07-03: Called it the 'big, ugly bill' and declared 'I am a HELL NO.' Voted with every House Democrat against Trump's signature legislation, which passed 218-214. Warned it would make 'devastating cuts to Medicaid funding' essential to New Hampshire nursing homes. NRSC attacked him for 'voting against historic middle-class tax cuts.'
Date: 2025-07-03
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Voted yea on H.R. 29 (Laken Riley Act) on 2025-01-22: One of only 48 House Democrats to vote for mandatory ICE detention for undocumented immigrants accused of theft — one of his most consequential party defections. Pappas said he was 'horrified' by Riley's murder and that the bill provides 'necessary tools' to law enforcement. The ACLU and immigration advocates condemned the bill as undermining due process.
Date: 2025-01-22
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[disclosure] Pappas touts his small business background and received the U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorsement, yet maintains a 97% AFL-CIO labor voting record and has been endorsed by multiple unions including the AFL-CIO. He voted for the PRO Act and against right-to-work policies.
Date: 2024-10-07
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[vote] Pappas voted in favor of the Laken Riley Act on both January 7 and January 22, 2025, becoming one of only 48 House Democrats to support mandatory ICE detention for undocumented immigrants merely accused of theft offenses. He was the only New Hampshire Democrat to support the bill in the initial vote.
Date: 2025-01-22
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[statement] Pappas criticized President Biden's plan to cancel $10,000 in federal student debt for most borrowers and up to $20,000 for Pell Grant recipients, calling it 'no way to make policy' and saying it did little to address the root cause of increasing higher education costs. He was one of the few House Democrats to publicly break with the administration on this issue.
Date: 2022-08-25
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[vote] Pappas voted against the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act to legalize cannabis at the federal level in 2020, becoming one of only six House Democrats to do so. He said he supports removing cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act but had concerns with other provisions.
Date: 2020-12-04
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[disclosure] Pappas voted with every single House Democrat against the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and his AFL-CIO lifetime score is 97%, closely aligned with the average House Democrat score of 98%. He voted against the full-year continuing resolution in March 2025, voted against the House FY2025 budget resolution, and voted to impeach Trump twice — all consistent Democratic positions.
Date: 2025-07-03
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[statement] Pappas was ranked the most bipartisan House Democrat and 3rd in bipartisanship overall in 2023 by the Lugar Center. CQ Roll Call's Vote Studies analysis showed he broke from his party more than 97% of other Democrats, making him 'among the most independent members of the 118th Congress.'
Date: 2024-05-14
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Pappas raised $3.1 million in Q1 2026 for his Senate campaign, with three-quarters coming from out-of-state donors. He has $3.7 million cash on hand for his Senate run.
Date: 2026-04-16
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorsed Pappas's 2024 reelection, citing his support for small businesses. Pappas stated: 'I grew up in a family business right here in Manchester. We've only been open for 107 years.'
Date: 2024-10-07
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Quiver Quantitative estimated Pappas's net worth at $4.4 million as of April 2026, ranking approximately 180th in Congress. He co-owns the Puritan Backroom restaurant in Manchester, NH, a family business founded in 1917.
Date: 2026-04-16
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Pappas's joint fundraising committee, Chris Pappas Victory Fund, raised $187,650 in the 2024 cycle, disbursing to the Democratic Party of New Hampshire and his campaign.
Date: 2024-12-31
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Putting New Hampshire First is Pappas's leadership PAC. In the 2023-2024 cycle, it raised and spent funds to support Democratic candidates and committees.
Date: 2024-12-31
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The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) was the single largest organizational contributor to Pappas's campaign. According to NH Journal, Pappas has taken over $800,000 from AIPAC throughout his career. AIPAC spent $300,000 during the 2024 election cycle supporting Pappas.
Date: 2025-12-19
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The Retired category was the top contributing industry at $357,058, all from individuals. Leadership PACs contributed $346,000, Lawyers/Law Firms $278,499, Securities & Investment $215,882, and Real Estate $170,960 in the 2023-2024 cycle.
Date: 2024-12-31
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Chris Pappas's campaign committee raised $4,064,817 in the 2023-2024 election cycle, with 54.0% from large individual contributions ($2,195,117), 24.6% from PAC contributions ($999,500), and 6.0% from small individual donors ($245,365).
Date: 2024-12-31
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Chris Pappas filed filing with the SEC on 2016-10-27. Accession number: N/A.
Date: 2016-10-27
Added: 23 Apr 2026
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