Current Position: US Representative of NH House District 1
Affiliation: Democrat
Former Position: New Hampshire Executive Council from 2013 – 2019
Other Positions: Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations – Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
District: eastern portion of the state. The district contains parts of Hillsborough, Rockingham, Merrimack, Grafton, and Belknap counties; and the entirety of Strafford and Carroll counties.
Upcoming Election:
In 1974 Charlie Pappas, grandfather of Chris Pappas and co-owner of the Puritan at the time, invented the chicken tender. The business remains family-owned, and as of 2020 Chris Pappas was one of the owners.
He signed on as a volunteer for Shaheen’s campaign, marking his first foray into politics. In 2006, Pappas was elected to the first of two terms as treasurer of Hillsborough County.
Featured Quote:
New Hampshire’s rail trails help knit communities together, support recreation, and bolster local economies. I’ve introduced legislation to provide funding to connect trail systems and revitalize active transportation infrastructure throughout the country.
New Hampshire Rep. Chris Pappas weighs in on the state’s primary
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