November 3, 2026 · 14 statements · 2026.09.30-38e98799
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Candidates
Chris Pappas
Democratic
Sourced positions on 14 of 14
John E. Sununu
Republican
Sourced positions on 6 of 14
Also on the ballot
Aaron DayIndependentNot researched: below our published threshold
Edmond J. Laplante Jr.IndependentNot researched: below our published threshold
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Chris PappasDemocraticJohn E. SununuRepublican
Federal statements
EconomyNo. 01/14
The federal minimum wage should be raised above $7.25 an hour.
Background
The federal minimum wage has been $7.25 an hour since 2009. States and cities can set higher minimums, and many do.
Federal premium subsidies for Affordable Care Act marketplace plans should be expanded.
Background
These subsidies lower the monthly cost of health plans bought on HealthCare.gov and state marketplaces. Expanding them would lower premiums for more buyers and increase federal spending.
Abortion laws should be set by each state rather than by Congress.
Background
Since the Supreme Court's 2022 Dobbs decision, each state sets its own abortion laws. Agreeing means Congress should not pass a national law that either expands or restricts access.
I remain committed to doing all I can to restore and defend the right to safe and legal abortion and access to reproductive health care for all Americans.
Campaign or official site · Jun 24, 2025 · retrieved Sep 24, 2026
The federal government should limit greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.
Background
This would set federal limits on the carbon pollution power plants release. It concerns regulation by agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency.
Power plants are the second-largest source of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions in the country, and it is vital that we have every tool available to limit emissions and hold polluters accountable for damaging our communities and our planet.
Campaign or official site · Jun 30, 2022 · retrieved Sep 24, 2026
To provide for a program of scientific research on abrupt climate change, to accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States by establishing a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowances, to limit greenhouse gas emissions
Vote record · Oct 30, 2003 · retrieved Sep 28, 2026
The U.S. should keep broad tariffs on imported goods.
Background
Tariffs are taxes paid on imported goods. Since 2025 the U.S. has applied tariffs to imports from most countries, and this statement is about keeping them in place.
I have consistently and fiercely opposed President Trump's plan to impose sweeping tariffs that will raise costs for essential items like groceries, housing, cars, and home heating oil.
Campaign or official site · Mar 3, 2025 · retrieved Sep 24, 2026
I voted no on this legislation today because it would force unnecessary federal changes to state voter registration and election procedures, creating even more undue burdens for married women, military members and their families, and seniors when they go to vote.
Campaign or official site · Apr 10, 2025 · retrieved Sep 24, 2026
Pappas's bill would help address that shortage by dramatically increasing funding for two key programs that help police departments hire and train officers, support victims, and invest in crime prevention
Campaign or official site · Jan 21, 2026 · retrieved Sep 30, 2026
I continue to stand firmly with the Ukrainian people in their fight for freedom and sovereignty, and will continue working with my colleagues in Congress to provide the military and humanitarian aid that has been Ukraine's lifeline.
Campaign or official site · Aug 18, 2025 · retrieved Sep 24, 2026
Large data centers should pay the full cost of new power plants and grid upgrades built to serve them.
Background
Utilities often spread the cost of new power plants and transmission lines across all their customers. This would charge the cost of capacity built for large data centers, many of them serving artificial intelligence, to those data centers.
It's just common sense: data centers and other large-load consumers shouldn't be given a free pass to hike electric rates or other utility costs in our communities–they should pay their own way.
Campaign or official site · Sep 17, 2026 · retrieved Sep 24, 2026
The president should get approval from Congress before taking further military action against Iran.
Background
The U.S. carried out military strikes on Iran in 2025 without a vote in Congress. This would require approval by Congress before further U.S. military action against Iran, other than responding to an attack.
It is the role of Congress to consider and approve the deployment of U.S. military power to wage war, not a unilateral decision to be made by the President.
Campaign or official site · Jun 23, 2025 · retrieved Sep 24, 2026
The federal government should spend more to build housing that low- and middle-income families can afford.
Background
Federal programs such as the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and HOME grants help pay for affordable homes and apartments. This would increase federal funding for building that housing.
Addressing the shortage of affordable housing should be a top priority of everyone in Congress, and I'm committed to finding common sense ideas that will increase supply and lower costs.
Campaign or official site · Feb 10, 2026 · retrieved Sep 24, 2026
The federal government should help pay for child care for working families.
Background
Federal child care help today comes mainly through block grants to states and tax credits, and reaches a small share of eligible families. This would expand federal funding so more working families pay less for child care.
There are many successful child care models that could work for New Hampshire families, and we must expand affordable child care options to meet the needs of parents working all types of jobs and hours.
Campaign or official site · Feb 13, 2026 · retrieved Sep 24, 2026
Adults on Medicaid who are able to work should be required to work, study or volunteer to keep coverage.
Background
A 2025 federal law requires many adults covered through the Medicaid expansion to show 80 hours a month of work, school or community service, starting by 2027. Agreeing means keeping such requirements; disagreeing means repealing them.
Medicaid is the primary payer for about six in ten nursing home residents. The Big, Ugly Bill, which is now law, makes devastating cuts to Medicaid funding that New Hampshire nursing homes rely on.
Campaign or official site · Jul 21, 2025 · retrieved Sep 24, 2026