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Chris Pappas elected, becomes first openly gay U.S. senator

U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) won Tuesday, becoming the first openly gay man elected to the U.S. Senate.

Published Nov 3, 2026, 9:47 PM EST | LehighValleyLive

U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) made history on Tuesday night by becoming the first openly gay man elected to the U.S. Senate.