Pappas will make history as the first out gay man elected to the U.S. Senate.
WASHINGTON–Today LGBTQ+ Victory Fund announced its endorsement of U.S. Representative Chris Pappas in his campaign for U.S. Senate, which also launched today. Pappas is a longtime figure in New Hampshire politics, having served as a state representative, county treasurer and a member of the state’s Executive Council before his election to the U.S. Congress in 2018. Pappas would make history as the first out gay man in the U.S. Senate.
LGBTQ+ Victory Fund President & CEO Evan Low released the following statement:
“Rep. Chris Pappas has a long and storied history of serving New Hampshire, and LGBTQ+ Victory Fund has been right by his side since he ran for state office 23 years ago. He has a track record of taking on big fights for his constituents and has proven that he can win tough races, outperform expectations, and flip key Granite State seats. Whether its strengthening the economy, protecting bodily autonomy or taking on price gougers, Chris will continue to be an important voice that looks out for the people of New Hampshire.
“We need Chris’ pro-equality voice in the Senate, where right now we only have one LGBTQ+ member. He will be a strong fighter against anti-equality forces in the current administration and extreme politicians looking to erase our rights and existence.
“His presence in the Senate will be critical to retake the majority and ensure that Granite State voters won’t get a raw deal. Chris deeply understands New Hampshire, and his record shows that he is laser-focused on getting things done. We are thrilled to endorse Chris Pappas for a history-making place as the first out LGBTQ+ man to serve in the Senate.”
To connect with LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, contact Vice President of Communications Orie Givens IV by emailing press@victoryfund.org.
About LGBTQ+ Victory Fund
LGBTQ+ Victory Fund works to achieve and sustain equality by increasing the number of out LGBTQ+ elected officials at all levels of government while ensuring they reflect the diversity of those they serve. Since 1991, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund has helped thousands of LGBTQ+ candidates win local, state, and federal elections.
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