Politics

Chris Pappas is elected to the US Senate and makes history

At 46, the Democrat representing New Hampshire in the House won the midterms race against John Sununu.

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Published November 4, 2026, 07:17 (Brasília time) · 1 min read

Chris Pappas wearing a dark suit and blue tie, speaking at a podium with a microphone. — Chris Pappas speaking during a political event in New Hampshire Photo: Reprodução/G1

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The essentials of this story

What happened: Democrat Chris Pappas won the US Senate election for New Hampshire and became the first openly gay man to hold the position.
Who is affected: Voters and politicians in the United States, especially the state of New Hampshire and the LGBTQIA+ community.
What changes: The composition of the US Senate changes with the entry of Pappas, who previously served in the House of Representatives.

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