Dem Rep To Run For New Hampshire Senate Seat

March 27, 2025 Democrats, Politics

Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) is telling his colleagues that he’ll announce his campaign for New Hampshire’s open Senate seat early next month, according to people familiar with the matter.

Pappas wants to put down a marker he’ll run to succeed retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), regardless of who jumps into the race. Rep. Maggie Goodlander (D-N.H), a former Biden official and now a first-term lawmaker, is also considering a run, Axios has reported.

Republicans are hopeful that former Republican Gov. Chris Sununu will ultimately decide to mount a Senate bid, but he hasn’t given a strong indication that he’s dying to jump into the race.

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Scoop: Chris Pappas is running for Senate in New Hampshire

He’s telling colleagues he’ll announce next month. Via @HansNichols @AndrewSolender https://t.co/AEFZCwJde6

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