ROUNDUP: Pappas Builds Momentum with Strong Fundraising, Focus on Lowering Costs

MANCHESTER, NH — Chris Pappas’s campaign for U.S. Senate is continuing to build strong grassroots momentum heading into the summer that is fueled by conversations with voters, visits to small businesses and child care centers, and dominant fundraising numbers that highlight broad support across New Hampshire.

While extreme, out-of-touch politicians like John Sununu and Scott Brown push Donald Trump’s agenda that benefits corporate special interests, Chris is focused on what matters most to Granite Staters: lowering costs, taking on corporate greed, and delivering real results for working families.

Here’s a look at some recent headlines and highlights: 

POLITICO: Pappas holds cash advantage over GOP rivals in New Hampshire

By Lisa Kashinsky / 04.15.26

  • Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) holds a sizable cash advantage over his GOP rivals in the race for New Hampshire’s open Senate seat.
  • The Democrat raked in $3.3 million to his campaign account over the first quarter of the year as he vies to succeed retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.). Pappas, who faces only nominal opposition for his party’s nomination, entered April with $4.2 million in his war chest, according to his Federal Election Commission filing.
  • Pappas’ leading GOP competitor, former Sen. John E. Sununu, raised $1.1 million directly to his campaign account and had nearly $1.9 million in cash on hand. […]
  • Sununu’s primary rival, former Sen. Scott Brown, lagged even further behind. Brown raised a modest $321,000 and entered the second quarter with $783,000 in his campaign coffers. He spent more money than he brought in, according to his filing.
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PAPPAS JOINS PULSE OF NH TO TALK COSTS, ECONOMY

Last week, Chris joined the Pulse of NH’s Morning Information Center with Mike Pomp to discuss how Granite Staters’ budgets are being stretched thin — and what needs to be done to lower costs.

Chris highlighted the real impact of rising prices driven by tariffs and economic uncertainty, and outlined his focus on cutting costs for families, protecting essential assistance programs, and standing up to policies that put corporate profits ahead of working people. Listen to the interview here. 

PAPPAS HEARS FROM CHILD CARE PROVIDERS ON COST CRISIS

Following the rollout of the third plank of his Tax Cuts and Lower Costs Agenda, Chris visited child care centers in Concord and Rochester to hear directly from providers and families facing skyrocketing costs and workforce shortages.

Across New Hampshire, child care providers are struggling to keep their doors open while families are being priced out of care they depend on.

Chris is focused on solutions that lower costs, support providers, and ensure families can access affordable, high-quality care — because no one should have to choose between going to work and finding care for their kids.

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