Former Gov. John Lynch and wife Susan endorse Pappas for Senate
Prior to serving his four terms in Congress, Pappas was on the Executive Council for six years, including Lynch's final two years in office as governor.
"Our family has known Chris Pappas for years and we are proud to endorse him for U.S. Senate because, as a business owner and in Congress, he has always put families and workers first,' the Lynch family made in a joint statement.
'We stand with Chris in this race, and we know that he will stand with the hardworking families, small businesses, and communities in every corner of the state and stand up to anyone who gets in the way of what's right for New Hampshire.'
Pappas said he's humbled by the support since Lynch's four consecutive terms tied him with former Republican Gov. John Sununu for the longest tenure in modern New Hampshire history.
'I am so grateful to have the support of Governor Lynch, Dr. Susan Lynch, and Julia Williams in my campaign for U.S. Senate,' Pappas said in a statement.
'The Lynch Family has given so much to our state, and so many across New Hampshire have felt their impact. As governor, John Lynch set an incredibly high standard for public service, and I have looked to his record of working across the aisle, bringing people together, and getting things done as a model throughout my time in office. There are so many important fights ahead that will determine the future of our state and country, and I am glad to have the Lynch Family on our team and standing with us as we work to put New Hampshire first.'
A few weeks after Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., announced she would retire after three terms in the Senate, Pappas became the first Democrat to declare his candidacy.
With U.S. Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-N.H., deciding to pass on a Senate run, Pappas has been quickly collecting support from the party's political elite.
Last week, U.S. Sens. and former Govs. Maggie Hassan and Shaheen endorsed Pappas.
Also backing Pappas are the local IBEW unions that represent 8,000 members along with Teamsters Local 633, the New Hampshire Building Trades, End Citizens United, the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund along with Sen. Tammy Baldwin, the latter the only LGBTQ+ member of the Senate.
If elected, Pappas, who is a gay married man, would become the second.
klandrigan@unionleader.com
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