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2026-04-16
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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.
2026-04-16
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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.
2025-12-19
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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…
2025-07-03
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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…
2025-07-03
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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…
2025-04-10
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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…
2025-01-22
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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…
2025-01-22
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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…
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…
2024-12-31
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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.
2024-12-31
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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.
2024-12-31
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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…
2024-10-07
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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…
2024-10-07
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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.'
2024-05-14
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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…
2024-04-20
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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…
2023-05-31
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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…
2022-12-08
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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…
2022-08-25
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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…
2021-11-05
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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…
2021-02-27
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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…
2021-01-13
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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…
2020-12-04
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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…
2016-10-27
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Chris Pappas filed filing with the SEC on 2016-10-27. Accession number: N/A.
