Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas has launched his campaign to succeed retiring Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen in New Hampshire as the party looks to defend her seat in the blue-leaning state.
Pappas, in a two-minute launch video, said he would fight to “get our country back on track” while “working for everyone.” He also took shots at Republicans’ proposal to cut Medicaid funding and at billionaire presidential adviser Elon Musk.
Democrats are dealing with an increasingly difficult map to defend after a wave of retirements that also include Michigan Sen. Gary Peters and Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith.
First-term Rep. Maggie Goodlander (D-N.H.) is also looking at the seat. Former Rep. Ann McLane Kuster (D-N.H.) had said she would consider a bid if Pappas didn’t run.
