ROUNDUP: Chris Pappas for Senate Continues to Build Broad Coalition of Key Endorsements

January 29, 2026

MANCHESTER, NH — Congressman Chris Pappas’s campaign for U.S. Senate continues to build momentum with a growing slate of endorsements highlighting his proven record of standing up for Granite Staters.

These endorsements — from labor, gun safety advocates, reproductive rights leaders, and national security organizations — underscore the broad coalition backing Chris Pappas and the trust he has earned by working across the aisle, taking on corporate special interests, and delivering results for New Hampshire.

“Our union is proud to support Congressman Chris Pappas in his bid for U.S. Senate because he has been a consistent champion for organized labor and all the working men and women of Local 352,” said Blaine Hanson, President of Carpenters Local 352. “We know that we can always count on Chris to show up and stand up for all working people in New Hampshire and in Washington.”
“We are proud to endorse Chris Pappas for the United States Senate,” said Kim Hokanson, NASRCC Director of Contractor Relations. “He has shown a strong commitment to strengthening the workforce by expanding registered apprenticeship programs. At a time of rising college debt and growing demand for skilled labor, Congressman Pappas recognizes apprenticeships as a practical path to good careers and a more inclusive economy.”
“I am honored to stand with our brothers and sisters in labor and to have the support of the North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters local unions,” said Congressman Chris Pappas. “The hardworking Granite Staters who build our businesses, communities, and critical infrastructure projects like the Route 1 bridge deserve fairer wages, stronger benefits, and safer working conditions, and that’s what I’ll continue fighting for in the U.S. Senate. Unions like NASRCC are essential to building New Hampshire’s future and I will always stand with them.”

Pappas Endorsed by Planned Parenthood Action Fund

“Chris Pappas has always stood up to anti-abortion politicians determined to roll back reproductive rights, and Planned Parenthood Action Fund is proud to endorse his campaign for U.S. Senate,” said Planned Parenthood Action Fund President and CEO Alexis McGill Johnson. “Electing leaders like Chris Pappas who will fight relentlessly for reproductive health, rights, and justice is nonnegotiable, especially as they continue to face unprecedented attacks from Republicans in Washington. We cannot allow another politician opposed to our rights and freedoms continue wielding unchecked power and putting lives at risk — which is exactly why New Hampshire voters will put Chris Pappas in the U.S. Senate this November.”

Pappas Endorsed by Brady PAC

“At a time when extremists like John Sununu talk a big game about ‘law and order’ while opposing even the most basic safeguards to protect our children, Chris Pappas has repeatedly shown what real leadership looks like,” said Kris Brown, Brady PAC board chair and president of Brady. “Chris knows that thoughts and prayers aren’t enough, and that we can take responsible action to prevent guns from falling into dangerous hands and putting the lives of students across New Hampshire at risk. Granite Staters deserve nothing less.”
As a senior member of the House, Pappas has consistently supported common-sense gun violence prevention measures backed by broad bipartisan majorities of voters, including the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, universal background checks, secure firearm storage to prevent tragedies, and policies that help law enforcement do their jobs without increasing the risk of violence during routine encounters.
“Chris Pappas represents the best of New Hampshire’s independent and common-sense tradition. As a father who lost my 14-year old daughter Jaime to preventable gun violence, I cannot wait for Chris Pappas to be sworn-in to the U.S. Senate and continue his work to ensure that every family in New Hampshire and throughout this country can live without fear. The Senate race in New Hampshire will determine whether Congress finally fights for safe communities for all,” said Fred Guttenberg, Brady PAC senior advisor and father of Jaime Taylor Guttenberg, who was killed in the 2018 Parkland school shooting.

Pappas Endorsed by Foreign Policy for America

“Rep. Chris Pappas is a fighter. He understands that America’s global influence is founded on principled leadership overseas and smart economic policies that deliver jobs and affordability here at home,” said Andrew Albertson, Executive Director of Foreign Policy for America. “That’s why he is challenging the administration’s blanket tariffs, rejecting endless wars, and strengthening our national security by reinforcing our alliances.”
“At a time when democracy and global security are being tested, American leadership and strong alliances are indispensable,” said Congressman Chris Pappas. “That’s why I’m proud to have the support of Foreign Policy for America, an organization committed to strengthening international partnerships and advancing principled U.S. engagement around the world. In Congress, I’ve worked to support multilateral cooperation and promote stability abroad. In the Senate, I’ll keep working to ensure the United States remains a leader in defending democratic values, upholding human rights, and addressing global challenges responsibly.”

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