Democrat Chris Pappas Becomes First Openly Gay Male US Senator

Published 04 Nov 2026, 09:06 IST

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Washington: Egyptian-American surgeon Adam Hamawy has won New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District race, becoming the first Muslim and Arab-American to represent the state in the US House of Representatives. Hamawy, a Democrat, defeated Republican candidate Gregg Mele in the Tuesday, November 3…

— The Siasat Daily
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The race to fill the seat being vacated by Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen was one of a handful that could determine the balance of power in the Senate.

— Hindustan Times
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Chris Pappas has won the New Hampshire Senate seat, signaling a crucial win for the Democratic Party. He will be the first openly gay member to serve in the US Senate. His campaign predominantly covered local economic challenges and a strong stance against the preceding administration. Previously…

— The Economic Times

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Chris Pappas defeated Republican former senator John Sununu to maintain Democratic control of the New Hampshire seat, US media projected.

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NDTV Center-Right Adani Group (AMG Media) Current article 04 Nov 2026, 09:06 IST

Democrat Chris Pappas Becomes First Openly Gay Male US Senator

Chris Pappas defeated Republican former senator John Sununu to maintain Democratic control of the New Hampshire seat, US media projected.

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The Siasat Daily Center-Left Siasat Daily 04 Nov 2026, 10:33 IST

Aber Kawas becomes first Palestinian to win New York Senate seat

Aber Kawas has won the New York State Senate District 12 seat, becoming the first Palestinian American elected to the New York State Legislature. Her victory also makes her the first hijab-wearing woman elected to the state legislature. She secured 75 per cent of the vote, with 90 per cent of…

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The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co. 04 Nov 2026, 08:21 IST

Democrat Chris Pappas set to become first openly gay male Senator, wins New Hampshire Senate race over John E. Sununu

Chris Pappas has won the New Hampshire Senate seat, signaling a crucial win for the Democratic Party. He will be the first openly gay member to serve in the US Senate. His campaign predominantly covered local economic challenges and a strong stance against the preceding administration. Previously…

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Hindustan Times Center HT Media 04 Nov 2026, 07:28 IST

Democrat Chris Pappas makes history in New Hampshire becoming the first openly gay man to win a Senate seat

The race to fill the seat being vacated by Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen was one of a handful that could determine the balance of power in the Senate.

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