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Chris Pappas makes historical past as first brazenly Gay man elected to US Senate
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Democratic Congressman Chris Pappas has made historical past after successful New Hampshire’s US Senate race, changing into the primary brazenly homosexual man to be elected to the US Senate.
Pappas defeated Republican former Senator John E. Sununu in Tuesday’s November 3 midterm elections, securing the seat beforehand held by retiring Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen.
Addressing the crowds at his election watch celebration, Pappas stated: “I want to thank the guy next to me, my amazing husband. I’m the luckiest guy because I’m married to a man that I love.
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“And despite all the negative attacks and the lies, it’s nice to know that love and truth prevailed tonight.”
His win retains the seat in Democratic arms after Senator Jeanne Shaheen’s retirement following 18 years in workplace.
The 46-year-old Pappas has served within the US House of Representatives since 2018 and is co-chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus.
The Human Rights Campaign, a significant LGBTQ rights group that endorsed Pappas, hailed his “historic win” and described him as a “dedicated pro-equality champion.”
“We’re ready to keep fighting for the rights of every Granite Stater alongside him,” HRC stated, utilizing New Hampshire’s nickname. LGBTQ advocacy group GLAAD additionally congratulated Pappas on his victory, saying he’s “making history.”
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