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Chris Pappas
Representative · NH · District 1
DemocratRanking Member, Economic Opportunity
Raised $15,384,657 · 18K followers (office + personal) · missed 0.0% of votes
Top contributing industries: Leadership PAC ($405,000), not mapped ($264,500), Labor Unions ($210,000), Education ($25,000), Pro-Israel ($20,000)
Chris Pappas is a Democratic U.S. Representative for New Hampshire's 1st district. He has served 7.7 years in Congress and is up for reelection in 2026. He raised $15,384,657 in the 2026 cycle so far, has 18K followers across office and personal social accounts, sponsored 59 bills in the 119th Congress, scored 1.06 on the 118th Legislative Effectiveness Score.
Background and career
Christopher Charles Pappas ( PAPP-əss; born June 4, 1980) is an American politician who has served as the U.S. representative from New Hampshire's 1st congressional district since 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, Pappas served on the New Hampshire Executive Council from 2013 to 2019. Pappas is the first openly gay man to represent New Hampshire in Congress.
Education
| School | Degree | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard University | BA | source |
Citizenship
citizen by birth in the United States.
Religion
Orthodox
Name history and family
Birth name: Christopher Charles Pappas · Marriages: 1 ·
Identity
Sexual orientation: gay
Previously held offices
- member of the Executive Council of New Hampshire (2013–2019)
- member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives (2002–2006)
Campaign fundraising
Raised $4,069,100 in the 2024 cycle and $15,384,657 so far in the 2026 cycle (partial).
Top individual donors, 2024
| Name | Employer | Occupation | City/State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOGER, JOSHUA | ALKEUS PHARMACEUTICALS | BIOTECH EXECUTIVE | BOSTON, MA | $9,900 |
| GABEL, E MARIANNE | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | EXETER, NH | $7,600 |
| SPIEGELMAN, ROBERT B | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | CONCORD, NH | $7,050 |
| COHEN, HOWARD | BEACON RESIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT | EXECUTIVE | CHESTNUT HILL, MA | $6,777 |
| LOVEJOY, PHILIP | HARVARD UNIVERSITY | ADMINISTRATION | STRAFFORD, NH | $6,750 |
| SONTHEIM, GWENDOLYN | SELF EMPLOYED | BUSINESS OWNER | RANCHO SANTA FE, CA | $6,600 |
| ZWANZIGER, JANET | RETIRED | RETIRED | WEST NEWTON, MA | $6,600 |
| HITCHCOCK, ELIZABETH | SELF EMPLOYED | MANAGER | MANCHESTER, NH | $6,600 |
| BARRON, TOM | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | BOULDER, CO | $6,600 |
| PRITZKER, JAY | STATE OF ILLINOIS | GOVERNOR | CHICAGO, IL | $6,600 |
| TISCH, LIZZIE | LTD X LIZZIE TISCH | CHIEF CURATOR | NEW YORK, NY | $6,600 |
| TISCH, JONATHAN | LOEWS HOTELS | EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN | NEW YORK, NY | $6,600 |
| SEGAL, ANNE | N/A | RETIRED | HANOVER, NH | $6,600 |
| GURAL, JEFFREY | GFP REAL ESTATE LLC | CHAIRMAN | NEW YORK, NY | $6,600 |
| SWEET, KAREN | N/A | RETIRED | NEWTON, MA | $6,600 |
| MCQUILLAN, JOHN | TRIUMVIRATE ENVIRONMENTAL | CHAIR | SOMERVILLE, MA | $6,600 |
| MCQUILLAN, ELIZABETH | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | SOMERVILLE, MA | $6,600 |
| GOLDMAN FOWLER, AMY | N/A | SELF EMPLOYED | RHINEBECK, NY | $6,600 |
| LEIFER, MARCIA | LEIFER CAPITAL ADVISERS, LLC | TRUST ADMINISTRATION | NEWTON, MA | $6,600 |
| LEIFER, ALAN | LEIFER CAPITAL ADVISERS | PRESIDENT | NEWTON, MA | $6,600 |
| HOSTETTER, BARBARA | BARR FOUNDATION | CHAIR | BOSTON, MA | $6,600 |
| HOSTETTER, AMOS | PILOT HOUSE ASSOCIATES LLC | CHAIRMAN | BOSTON, MA | $6,600 |
| LANDRY, BARRIE | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | BOSTON, MA | $6,600 |
| FRENCH, JAMESON | NORTHLAND FOREST PRODUCTS | CEO | PORTSMOUTH, NH | $6,600 |
| PIERCE, CHRISTOPHER | TREELINE BIOSCIENCES | EXECUTIVE | NEW YORK, NY | $6,600 |
Top individual donors, 2026 (partial)
| Name | Employer | Occupation | City/State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALMY, SUSAN W. | NOT EMPLOYED | RETIRED | LEBANON, NH | $7,750 |
| CHAVKIN, ARNOLD L. | RETIRED | NONE | NEW YORK, NY | $7,000 |
| WITTY, JOANNE | NOT EMPLOYED | CIVIC VOLUNTEER | BROOKLYN, NY | $7,000 |
| LOVEJOY, PHILIP | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | STRAFFORD, NH | $7,000 |
| CRANE, DAVID | NOT EMPLOYED | RETIRED | WASHINGTON, DC | $7,000 |
| THORNTON, MICHAEL P. | THORNTON LAW FIRM, LLP | ATTORNEY | BOSTON, MA | $7,000 |
| MENSCH, PETER DAVID | Q PRIME INC | PERSONAL MANAGER | NEW YORK, NY | $7,000 |
| HOSTETTER, AMOS B. | PILOT HOUSE ASSOCIATES LLC | CHAIRMAN | BOSTON, MA | $7,000 |
| STEELMAN, DAVID | RETIRED | RETIRED | MANCHESTER, NH | $7,000 |
| MACK, JOSHUA L. | SELF | ART DEALER | NEW YORK, NY | $7,000 |
| WISHCAMPER, LYNDEL J. | THE WISHCAMPER COMPANIES INC | BUSINESS | FREEPORT, ME | $7,000 |
| ABRAMSON, RONALD D. | BUCHANAN INGERSOLL & ROONEY | ATTORNEY | WASHINGTON, DC | $7,000 |
| GALLOGLY, MARK T | CENTERBRIDGE PARTNERS | INVESTOR | NEW YORK, NY | $7,000 |
| MERNER, SARAH E | N/A | RETIRED | SEATTLE, WA | $7,000 |
| MANATOS, ANDREW | SELF-EMPLOYED | PUBLIC RELATIONS | WASHINGTON, DC | $7,000 |
| DISNEY, TIM J. | SELF | WRITER | ENCINO, CA | $7,000 |
| ZAPOLSKY, DAVID A. | AMAZON | ATTORNEY | SEATTLE, WA | $7,000 |
| MARWILL, SANDRA | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | NEWTON, MA | $7,000 |
| HUBBARD, ELIZABETH LYNN | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | SEATTLE, WA | $7,000 |
| KAPLOW, LOUIS | HARVARD UNIVERSITY | ACADEMIC | BROOKLINE, MA | $7,000 |
| FORCHHEIMER, JODY E | NOT EMPLOYED | RETIRED | BROOKLINE, MA | $7,000 |
| LINDSAY, ELLYN M. | NONE | NONE | LOS ANGELES, CA | $7,000 |
| COHN, MARTIN | NONE | NOT EMPLOYED | ARLINGTON, MA | $7,000 |
| STANTON, MARY BETH | DETERMINANT | GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS | WASHINGTON, DC | $7,000 |
| ABRAMSON, ANNE DAVID | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | WASHINGTON, DC | $7,000 |
PAC and party committee contributors over $5,000, 2024
| Committee | Type | Industry | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOBS, EDUCATION, & FAMILIES FIRST JEFF PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| JOBS, EDUCATION, & FAMILIES FIRST JEFF PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| PAC TO THE FUTURE | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| PAC TO THE FUTURE | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| AMERIPAC: THE FUND FOR A GREATER AMERICA | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| LABORERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA (LIUNA) PAC | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| D.R.I.V.E. - DEMOCRAT, REPUBLICAN, INDEPENDENT VOTER EDUCATION (THE PAC OF THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS) | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| CARPENTERS LEGISLATIVE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| AMERIPAC: THE FUND FOR A GREATER AMERICA | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| A NEW DIRECTION PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| A NEW DIRECTION PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS & AEROSPACE WORKERS | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVT. EMPL. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS AND ALLIED TRADES POLITICAL ACTION TOGETHER POLITICAL COMMITTEE | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS OF U.S.A. POLITICAL FUND (LETTER CARRIER POLITICAL FUND) | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| ASIAN AMERICAN HOTEL OWNERS ASSOCIATION PAC (AAHOA PAC) | PAC | Lodging & Tourism | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AFL-CIO COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES (ACEC/PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Pro-Israel | $5,000 |
| UA UNION PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS VOTE! PAC (UNITED ASSOCIATION OF JOURNEYMEN AND APPRENTICES OF THE PLUMBING & PIPEFITTING INDUSTRY OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA) | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| D.R.I.V.E. - DEMOCRAT, REPUBLICAN, INDEPENDENT VOTER EDUCATION (THE PAC OF THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS) | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Pro-Israel | $5,000 |
| BEYOND THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| ACROSS THE AISLE PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE COUNTY & MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES P E O P L E | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| BLUE HEN FEDERAL PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| THE SURETY & FIDELITY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| SEIU COPE (SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION) | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION - COPE | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| ENGINEERS POLITICAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE (EPEC)/INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AFL-CIO COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS INTERESTED IN REGISTRATION AND EDUCATION PAC | PAC | Education | $5,000 |
| THE SURETY & FIDELITY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS OF U.S.A. POLITICAL FUND (LETTER CARRIER POLITICAL FUND) | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSE ANESTHETISTS SEPARATE SEGREGATED FUND (CRNA-PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN RESORT DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION RESORT OWNERS COALITION PAC (ARDA-ROC PAC) | PAC | Energy | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Automotive | $5,000 |
| HMP | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS AND ALLIED TRADES POLITICAL ACTION TOGETHER POLITICAL COMMITTEE | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| WINE AND SPIRITS WHOLESALERS OF AMERICA, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| CHUTZ PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| BLUE HEN FEDERAL PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL AND REINFORCING IRON WORKERS (IPAL) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| EMPLOYEE OWNED S CORPORATIONS OF AMERICA PAC (ESCA PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| SEIU COPE (SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION) | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| SUSTAINABLE ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COALITION PAC (SEEC PAC) | PAC | Energy | $5,000 |
| CARPENTERS LEGISLATIVE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| NEA FUND FOR CHILDREN AND PUBLIC EDUCATION | PAC | Education | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF POSTAL SUPERVISORS PAC | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Automotive | $5,000 |
| PIRATE PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| TRUEDEM LEADERSHIP FUND | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| FOLLOW THE NORTH STAR FUND | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS & AEROSPACE WORKERS | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| END CITIZENS UNITED | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD ACTION FUND INC PAC, DBA PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERAL PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Real Estate | $5,000 |
Gross receipts from FEC filings, not net of refunds. Industry mappings are the directory's own classification; see methodology.
PAC and party committee contributors over $5,000, 2026 (partial)
| Committee | Type | Industry | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORPAC | PAC | not mapped | $19,500 |
| AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION PAC (BANKPAC) | PAC | Commercial Banks | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSE ANESTHETISTS SEPARATE SEGREGATED FUND (CRNA-PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL STONE, SAND & GRAVEL ASSOCIATION ROCKPAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| THE COUNCIL OF INSURANCE AGENTS & BROKERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Insurance | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVT. EMPL. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| TRANSPORT WORKERS UNION OF AMERICA POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS COMMITTEE | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION PAC | PAC | Transportation | $5,000 |
| AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION PAC | PAC | Transportation | $5,000 |
| AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION - COPE | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| ENGINEERS POLITICAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE (EPEC)/INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION - COPE | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| COMMON GROUND PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| FORWARD TOGETHER PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| FAIR SHOT PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION LEAGUE | PAC | Technology | $5,000 |
| MODERATE DEMOCRATS PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| INT'L UNION OF BRICKLAYERS AND ALLIED CRAFTWORKERS | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| PURPOSE PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATION PAC | PAC | Education | $5,000 |
| LGBTQ VICTORY FUND FEDERAL PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| A NEW DIRECTION PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| A NEW DIRECTION PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| SD PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| INT'L UNION OF BRICKLAYERS AND ALLIED CRAFTWORKERS | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| REV UP PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SURETY BOND PRODUCERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (SURETYPAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| GRANITE VALUES PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| GRANITE VALUES PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| MITTEN PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| MITTEN PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| LOBO PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| PROGRESSIVE TURNOUT PROJECT | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| PROGRESSIVE TURNOUT PROJECT | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| BLUE HEN FEDERAL PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| BLUE HEN FEDERAL PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| KIDSPAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| CARPENTERS LEGISLATIVE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| HAWAII PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| GIDDY UP PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| GIDDY UP PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| OFF THE SIDELINES PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| OFF THE SIDELINES PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL BEER WHOLESALERS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| EVERY VOTE PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| AMERIPAC: THE FUND FOR A GREATER AMERICA | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| LIFTOFF PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| PERIMETER PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| NARRAGANSETT BAY PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| FRONTLINE USA | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| CHARTER OAK PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| AMERICA'S CREDIT UNIONS PAC OF CREDIT UNION NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| MODERATE DEMOCRATS PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Pro-Israel | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Pro-Israel | $5,000 |
| VICTORY NOW PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| VICTORY NOW PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| LIFTOFF PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| THE REAL ESTATE ROUNDTABLE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (REALPAC) | PAC | Real Estate | $5,000 |
| PAC TO THE FUTURE | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| EQUALITY PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| EQUALITY PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| THE NEXT 50 PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| AMERICA'S CREDIT UNIONS PAC OF CREDIT UNION NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| NO LABELS PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS INTERESTED IN REGISTRATION AND EDUCATION PAC | PAC | Education | $5,000 |
| PEOPLE'S VOICE PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION - COPE | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| IMPACT | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| IMPACT | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| PERIMETER PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| PURPOSE PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| LOBO PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| OCEANS PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| FOLLOW THE NORTH STAR FUND | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| NARRAGANSETT BAY PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| I GOT YOUR BACK PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| UA UNION PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS VOTE! PAC (UNITED ASSOCIATION OF JOURNEYMEN AND APPRENTICES OF THE PLUMBING & PIPEFITTING INDUSTRY OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA) | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| MOTOR CITY PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| MOTOR CITY PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| FRONTLINE USA | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| SMART SOLUTIONS PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| PEOPLE'S VOICE PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| IN THIS TOGETHER PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| TURQUOISE PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| HEALTH JOBS JUSTICE | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| HEALTH JOBS JUSTICE | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| DEFEND THE DREAM | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM FOR ALL PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| SOUTHWEST AIRLINES PILOTS' ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (SWAPA PAC) | PAC | Transportation | $5,000 |
| SOUTHWEST AIRLINES PILOTS' ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (SWAPA PAC) | PAC | Transportation | $5,000 |
| MAPLE PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| ALL FOR OUR COUNTRY LEADERSHIP PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| ALL FOR OUR COUNTRY LEADERSHIP PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| BLUE WAVE PROJECT | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS PAC | PAC | Health | $5,000 |
| FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS PAC | PAC | Health | $5,000 |
| COMMON GROUND PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| REV UP PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| SD PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| THE SURETY & FIDELITY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| HAWAII PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS & AEROSPACE WORKERS | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS & AEROSPACE WORKERS | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| MAPLE PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| M-PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| M-PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCE OF THEATRICAL STAGE EMPLOYEES | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| CHARTER OAK PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| I GOT YOUR BACK PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| ENGINEERS POLITICAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE (EPEC)/INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| DEMOCRATIC WOMEN OF THE SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY | Party committee | Party Committee | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (AAJ PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| ASSOCIATION OF FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COM (NARFE-PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL ACTION | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL RURAL LETTER CARRIERS' ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| NV ENERGY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Energy | $5,000 |
| TRANSPORT WORKERS UNION OF AMERICA POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS COMMITTEE | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS OF U.S.A. POLITICAL FUND (LETTER CARRIER POLITICAL FUND) | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| NUTMEG PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| OCEANS PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| AMERIPAC: THE FUND FOR A GREATER AMERICA | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| PAC TO THE FUTURE | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COM (NARFE-PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| DEFEND THE DREAM | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| FORWARD TOGETHER PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| THE NEXT 50 ENTERPRISE FUND | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AFL-CIO COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| MAKE IT WORK PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| MAKE IT WORK PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| AMERIPAC: THE FUND FOR A GREATER AMERICA | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| NEA FUND FOR CHILDREN AND PUBLIC EDUCATION | PAC | Education | $5,000 |
| THE REAL ESTATE ROUNDTABLE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (REALPAC) | PAC | Real Estate | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (SKINPAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| KIDSPAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSE ANESTHETISTS SEPARATE SEGREGATED FUND (CRNA-PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
Gross receipts from FEC filings, not net of refunds. Industry mappings are the directory's own classification; see methodology.
Outside money
2024
| Committee | Supporting the member | Opposing the member | Total | Single-candidate (80%+) | FEC record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUALITY PAC | $157,489 | $0 | $157,489 | No | FEC |
| FIREFIGHTERS COALITION OF AMERICA PAC | $24,138 | $0 | $24,138 | No | FEC |
| WORKING AMERICA | $19,073 | $0 | $19,073 | No | FEC |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | $10,724 | $0 | $10,724 | No | FEC |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD VOTES | $587 | $0 | $587 | No | FEC |
| GIVEGREEN UNITED ACTION | $100 | $0 | $100 | No | FEC |
| SIERRA CLUB INDEPENDENT ACTION | $10 | $0 | $10 | Yes | FEC |
| Donor | Type | Net |
|---|---|---|
| BUCKLEY, JOHN S. JR | individual | $100,000 |
| JACOBSEN, MARK P. | individual | $100,000 |
| JACOBSEN, MELANIE | individual | $100,000 |
| DREZNER, JEFFREY L. | individual | $100,000 |
| PRITZKER, DANIEL | individual | $50,000 |
| KRACOV, DANIEL | individual | $50,000 |
2026 (partial)
| Committee | Supporting the member | Opposing the member | Total | Single-candidate (80%+) | FEC record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NO GOING BACK PAC INC. | $0 | $5,480,510 | $5,480,510 | No | FEC |
| SLF PAC | $0 | $2,860,192 | $2,860,192 | No | FEC |
| AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY ACTION, INC. (AFP ACTION) DBA CVA ACTION AND DBA LIBRE ACTION | $0 | $1,819,954 | $1,819,954 | No | FEC |
| AMERICA PAC | $0 | $557,389 | $557,389 | No | FEC |
| THE SENTINEL ACTION FUND | $0 | $487,527 | $487,527 | No | FEC |
| AMERICA'S CREDIT UNIONS | $293,606 | $0 | $293,606 | Yes | FEC |
| EQUALITY PAC | $165,000 | $0 | $165,000 | No | FEC |
| DEFEND THE VOTE | $100,000 | $0 | $100,000 | Yes | FEC |
| THE CONSERVATIVE CAUCUS DBA AMERICANS FOR CONSTITUTIONAL LIBERTY | $0 | $23,206 | $23,206 | No | FEC |
| CITIZENS AGAINST AIPAC CORRUPTION | $0 | $2,832 | $2,832 | No | FEC |
| Donor | Type | Net |
|---|---|---|
| MELEDANDRI, CHRISTOPHER | individual | $100,000 |
| CHERNIN, MEGAN | individual | $80,603 |
| CHERNIN, PETER | individual | $80,603 |
| HOELSCHER, FRITZ | individual | $50,000 |
| TURTLETAUB, MARC | individual | $50,000 |
| Donor | Type | Net |
|---|---|---|
| HARRIS, WILLIAM SR | individual | $100,000 |
| Donor | Type | Net |
|---|---|---|
| NAJAFI, FRANCIS | individual | $250,000 |
| REESE, DAVID E. | individual | $99,999 |
| OLSEN, GREGORY | individual | $77,300 |
| SHACKELFORD, THELKA R. | individual | $50,000 |
| LAMBERT, DANIELLE | individual | $50,000 |
| GRAND, MARCIA | individual | $50,000 |
Independent expenditures are reported to the FEC by the spending committee, not the member's campaign. A committee is marked single-candidate when 80% or more of its cycle independent-expenditure dollars concern one candidate. Donors are named only at $50,000 or more to a super PAC or joint fundraising committee. For leadership PACs, individuals are named at $50,000 or more; organizations and PACs at $5,000 or more. The 2026 cycle is still in progress.
Amounts are each donor's net total of itemized contributions across the cycle (primary, general, and runoff elections combined), after subtracting refunds, not single gifts. Receipts marked as received in error, returned, or refunded are excluded, and refunds to the donor are subtracted. Joint-fundraising shares are included: the member committee's itemized share of joint-fundraising proceeds (FEC transaction type 15J) counts toward the donor's total, while the joint fundraising committee's own transfers are not counted separately. Donors are named only when their net cycle total is $1,000 or more; smaller donors appear only in the aggregate count and total below each table. Where a returned receipt of $10,000 or more affects a total, it is noted below the table. Lists cover itemized individual gifts to the member's principal campaign committee only. Employer and occupation are self-reported. The 2026 cycle is still in progress.
Donor figures are net of refunds from the FEC individual-contribution bulk files (2024 and 2026 cycles, each itemization taken at its latest amended version before any exclusion), rebuilt and reconciled row by row against the previous release on 2026-10-02; see methodology for the method and the reconciliation counts.
Money and finances
Estimated net worth
at least -$391,969 . Earliest on record (2019): $0. disclosure
Estimates are summed from ranges reported on financial disclosures, so they are approximate. Ranges are wide by design.
Stock trades (last 12 months)
0 trades, estimated volume No trades. Quiver
STOCK Act disclosures cover the member, spouse, and dependent children, and report amounts as ranges, so volumes are estimates. Null records mean data was not retrieved, never zero trades.
Top assets
| Asset | Type | Value | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puritan Confectionery Co. L: Manchester, NH, US D: Minority Owner, Family Restaurant Business | Ownership Interest (Engaged in a Trade or Business) | $1M-$5M | Self |
| Pilgrim Realty ⇒ 207 Hooksett Road L: Manchester, NH, US D: Minority Owner, Real Estate for Family Business | real estate | $250K-$500K | Self |
| Uber Technologies | stock | $100K-$250K | Spouse |
| Uber Technologies, Inc. Common Stock (UBER) | stock | $100K-$250K | Spouse |
| Fidelity 401K ⇒ Vanguard Target Retirement 2055 Fund (VFFVX) | mutual fund | $100K-$250K | Spouse |
| Bank of America Checking xx23 | bank deposit | $15K-$50K | Self |
| Bank of America Savings xx25 | bank deposit | $15K-$50K | Self |
| Fidelity 401K ⇒ Amazon.com, Inc. - Common Stock (AMZN) | stock | $15K-$50K | Spouse |
| Pilgrim Realty ⇒ 865 Maple Street L: Manchester, NH, US D: Minority Owner, Real Estate for Family Business | real estate | $15K-$50K | Self |
| Wells Fargo IRA ⇒ Alger Focus Equity Fund Class Z (ALZFX) | mutual fund | $15K-$50K | Self |
Business interests
Disclosed real estate
| Location | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester, NH, US | real property | $250K-$500K |
| Manchester, NH, US | real property | $15K-$50K |
Primary residences are generally exempt from congressional financial disclosure and do not appear here.
Earmark requests (FY2026)
Total requested: $34,682,500
| Project | Recipient | Subcommittee | Requested | In House bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Wastewater Lagoon Desludge Phase II | City of Rochester | Interior and Environment | $2,000,000 | Yes |
| Manchester MS4 Drainage Improvements | City of Manchester | Interior and Environment | $2,400,000 | Yes |
| Newmarket Sewer Reliability Improvements Project | Town of Newmarket | Interior and Environment | $4,400,000 | Yes |
| Derry, Londonderry, Windham Police Regional RMS/CAD System | Town of Derry Police Department | Commerce Justice Science | $1,817,000 | No |
| Somersworth Police Department Police Portable Radios | Somersworth Police Department | Commerce Justice Science | $130,000 | No |
| Newmarket Police Department Technology Upgrades | Newmarket Police Department | Commerce Justice Science | $400,000 | No |
| Portsmouth Police IT & Security | City of Portsmouth Police Department | Commerce Justice Science | $1,500,000 | Yes |
| Urban Forest Workforce Housing Project | Portsmouth Housing Authority | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | $3,000,000 | Yes |
| Pettengill Road Traffic Improvements and Widening Project | Town of Londonderry | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | $3,000,000 | Yes |
| Garrison Crossing Housing | Dover Housing Authority | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | $6,000,000 | Yes |
| Martins Ferry Roadway Intersection Improvement and Bridge Project | Town of Hooksett | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | $2,800,000 | Yes |
| JFK Coliseum Chiller Plant Replacement | City of Manchester | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | $1,400,000 | Yes |
| Rye Fuel Island Replacement | Town of Rye | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | $1,400,000 | Yes |
| Barrington Commons | Town of Barrington | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | $4,000,000 | Yes |
| New Hampshire Rail Trail User Counting Network | Rockingham Planning Commission | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | $435,500 | Yes |
Requests are not necessarily funded. Amounts shown are requested, not awarded.
Influence in Congress
Legislative effectiveness
1.06 on the 118th Legislative Effectiveness Score (House). thelawmakers.org
Bipartisanship
Lugar Bipartisan Index: 2.28, ranked #3 Lugar Center
Ideology
DW-NOMINATE first dimension: -0.233 (liberal end of the scale), chamber rank #194 of the 119th Congress. Voteview
Interest group ratings
| Group | Rating | Scorecard year |
|---|---|---|
| NRA | F | 2026 |
| LCV | 97 | 2025 |
| AFL-CIO | 92 | 2025 |
| Club for Growth | 28 | 2025 |
| Planned Parenthood | 100 | 2025 |
| ACU | 23 | 2025 |
Bills enacted
0 sponsored bills enacted into law in the 119th Congress.
2026 election
District lean
Cook Partisan Voting Index (2025): D+2. Last election margin: 5.96 points (2024). Cook PVI
2026 race rating
Ratings describe the race's partisan lean, not the incumbent.
Polling
2026 election
Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate. Open-seat U.S. House candidates for NH-01 listed.
2026 challengers
| Name | Party | Background | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Sununu | R | former U.S. senator | source |
Candidate fields are fluid and were last checked September 2026.
Notable family
Voting record (2026)
314 roll-call votes in 2026 · missed 0.0% · party unity 94.2
| Date | Measure | Question | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-08 | H R 6938 | On Passage | Yea |
| 2026-01-08 | H R 504 | Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding | Yea |
| 2026-01-08 | H R 131 | Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding | Yea |
| 2026-01-08 | H R 1834 | On Passage | Yea |
| 2026-01-14 | H R 7006 | On Passage | Yea |
| 2026-02-03 | H R 7148 | On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments | Nay |
| 2026-03-05 | H CON RES 38 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea |
| 2026-04-16 | H CON RES 40 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea |
| 2026-04-16 | H RES 965 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea |
| 2026-04-29 | S CON RES 33 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Nay |
| 2026-04-30 | H R 7567 | On Passage | Nay |
| 2026-05-14 | H CON RES 75 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea |
| 2026-06-03 | H CON RES 86 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea |
| 2026-06-03 | H RES 518 | On Motion to Discharge | Yea |
| 2026-06-04 | H R 2913 | On Passage | Yea |
| 2026-06-09 | S 2 | On Passage | Nay |
| 2026-06-09 | H R 5408 | On Passage | Yea |
| 2026-07-14 | H R 139 | On Passage | Nay |
| 2026-07-15 | H R 8595 | On Passage | Nay |
| 2026-07-21 | H R 9770 | On Passage | Nay |
| 2026-07-22 | H R 8800 | On Passage | Nay |
| 2026-07-22 | H R 7008 | On Passage | Yea |
| 2026-07-22 | H CON RES 113 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Nay |
| 2026-07-23 | H CON RES 89 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea |
| 2026-09-01 | H R 9436 | On Passage | Yea |
| 2026-09-02 | H R 1501 | On Passage | Nay |
| 2026-09-15 | H CON RES 93 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea |
Legislation
Sponsored 59 bills and cosponsored 375 bills in the 119th Congress.
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| H.R. 2954 | Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act of 2025 | Passed House (Senate next) |
| H.R. 4413 | End the Cyprus Embargo Act | Ordered Reported |
| H.R. 8019 | U.S.-Greece Defense Cooperation Advancement Act | Ordered Reported |
| H.R. 830 | SAFE Act | Introduced |
| H.R. 829 | Fighting Budget Waste Act | Introduced |
Latest statements
Social following
| Platform | Office account | Personal account |
|---|---|---|
| X | @RepChrisPappas (18K) | @chrispappasnh (count n/a) |
| @repchrispappas (count n/a) | @pappasfornh (count n/a) | |
| @RepChrisPappas (count n/a) | @pappasfornh (count n/a) | |
| YouTube | not found | not found |
| not found | not found | |
| Threads | not found | @pappasfornh (count n/a) |
| TikTok | not found | @chrispappasnh (count n/a) |
Office total: 18K · Personal total: no counts retrieved · Combined: 18K
Collected 2026-09-29. Office accounts are the member's official congressional accounts; personal accounts are their own campaign/personal accounts. Totals sum only accounts with a retrieved count and are never zero-filled. X counts are approximate (logged-out page variance). A missing account means none was verified, not that none exists.
Committee assignments
| Committee | Role |
|---|---|
| House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure | Member |
| House Committee on Veterans' Affairs | Member |
| Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation | Member |
| Water Resources and Environment | Member |
| Highways and Transit | Member |
| Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs | Member |
| Economic Opportunity | Ranking Member |
Caucus memberships
Only documented caucus memberships are listed; memberships are never inferred.
Staff
Chief of staff
Steven Carlson · (202) 225-5456
- Deputy Chief of Staff / Legislative Director at Office of Rep. Chris Pappas source
Communications director
Kristen Morris V. · (202) 225-5456
- Deputy Communications Director at Rep. Chris Pappas (04/01/25-04/30/25) source
- New Hampshire Press Secretary at Elizabeth Warren presidential campaign source
- Media Manager at NextGen campaign in New Hampshire source
Staff data from House and Senate payroll filings; roles can change and filings can lag.
Offices
Washington, D.C. office
452 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-5456
District/state offices
| City | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Dover | 15 Third Street Suite 101, Dover, NH 03820 | (603) 285-4300 |
| Manchester | 889 Elm Street, Manchester, NH 03101 | (603) 935-6710 |
| Conway | 2541 White Mountain Highway Building 1 Unit 4 (Does not receive mail), North Conway, NH 03860 | 603 733-5100 |
Connections
| Connected to | Type | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Jake Auchincloss | Same school | Harvard University |
| Becca Balint | Same school | Harvard University |
| Michael Baumgartner | Same school | Harvard University |
| Everton Blair Jr. | Same school | Harvard University |
| Richard Blumenthal | Same school | Harvard University |
| Brendan F. Boyle | Same school | Harvard University |
| Joaquin Castro | Same school | Harvard University |
| Tom Cotton | Same school | Harvard University |
Connections are derived from documented public records: family ties, shared schools, shared employers, fraternities and sororities, and staff career histories. Committee ties are excluded here and shown on committee pages.