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U.S. Senate
U.S. Senate, New Hampshire
November 3, 2026 · 12 statements · 2026.09.23-91901b5e
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Candidates
Chris Pappas
Democratic
Sourced positions on 11 of 12
John E. Sununu
Republican
Sourced positions on 6 of 12
Limited data. Sourced positions on fewer than 60 percent of the statements.
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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Statements and positions
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Chris PappasDemocraticJohn E. SununuRepublican
Federal statements
EconomyNo. 01/12
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.
this legislation was successfully discharged and passed through the House - marking a critical step forward for families and small businesses who are struggling to afford health care for 2026
Campaign or official site · Jan 8, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
Federal law should require background checks for all gun sales, including private sales.
Background
Federal law requires background checks for sales by licensed dealers but not for most sales between private individuals. This would extend the requirement to private sales.
These widely supported universal background checks will prevent guns from falling into the hands of criminals and bad actors while respecting the rights of responsible gun owners.
Campaign or official site · Feb 27, 2019 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
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.
H J RES 131 - Providing for congressional disapproval... of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to 'Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision' - On Passage - Pappas: Nay
Vote record · Nov 18, 2025 · retrieved Sep 23, 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 23, 2026
Sununu, John E. [R-NH] - original cosponsor, cosponsored 04/20/2007; S.1177 Clean Air Planning Act of 2007, establishing national tonnage limitations for sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, mercury, and carbon dioxide from electric generating sector.
Sununu (R-NH), Nay - on the Lieberman Amdt. No. 2028 to establish a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowances (Climate Stewardship Act), rejected 43-55.
Vote record · Oct 30, 2003 · retrieved Sep 23, 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.
A president should be able to send the National Guard into a state over its governor's objection.
Background
Governors normally command their state's National Guard, but federal law lets a president take control of it in some situations. Since 2025, the use of that power to send troops into cities has been challenged in court.