Who is Chris Pappas? How old is Chris Pappas, the first openly gay male senator of the USA, and where is he from?

Greek Democrat Chris Pappas defeated Republican John Sununu in the Senate race in New Hampshire. Pappas, known for his initiatives against F-16 and F-35 sales to Türkiye, had made statements against AKP President Erdoğan in the past. So, who is Chris Pappas? How old is Chris Pappas, the first openly gay male senator of the USA, and where is he from?

WHO IS CHRIS PAPPAS?

Christopher Charles Pappas was born in Manchester, New Hampshire, the son of Dawn and Arthur Pappas. His paternal great-grandfather, also named Arthur Pappas, came to New Hampshire in the early 20th century as an American citizen who had recently immigrated from Greece.

LIFE AND POLITICAL CAREER OF CHRIS PAPAS

In 1996, as a high school student, Pappas met Jeanne Shaheen, then a state senator and Democratic candidate for governor. He voluntarily joined Shaheen's campaign, which marked his first step into politics.

After graduating from college, Pappas returned to Manchester and was elected to the New Hampshire House of Representatives in 2002. In 2012, Pappas was elected to the New Hampshire Executive Council from the 4th district, defeating Burns.

In March 2025, it was reported that Pappas was "strongly considering" running for the seat after incumbent Democratic U.S. senator Jeanne Shaheen announced that she would not seek re-election in 2026. On September 8, 2026, Pappas won the primary election and became the candidate of the Democratic Party. In November, Pappas was elected senator from New Hampshire, thus becoming the first openly gay male senator in the United States.