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25-06-2025
- Business
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Republican Bright launches second bid in 1st Congressional District
Republican Bright launches 2nd bid in 1st Congressional District Chris Bright, 49, of Derry, announced he's again running for the Republican Party nomination in the 1st Congressional District. In 2024, he finished fourth in that GOP primary. Chris Bright, an Army combat veteran and business owner from Derry, kicked off his second bid for the 1st Congressional District on Tuesday. Bright, 49, becomes the first Republican officially vying for the seat that four-term Democratic congressman Chris Pappas is vacating to run for the U.S. Senate next year. 'We need fewer keyboard warriors and more mission-driven leaders,' Bright said in his announcement remarks. '... This country has its challenges, and I am tired of the fighting and dysfunction. There is a better way and I'm running to lead smarter and to secure the future for our children and grandchildren." In a crowded GOP primary in 2024, Bright finished fourth with roughly half as many votes as the primary winner, former Executive Councilor and state Sen. Russell Prescott of Kingston. Two other Republicans who ran in 2024, primary runner-up Hollie Noveletsky of Greenland and third-place finisher Manchester Alderman Joe Kelly Levasseur, have both said they are considering another run next year. Portsmouth health advocate Stefany Shaheen, Marine veteran Maura Sullivan of Portsmouth and Harvard professor Carleigh Beriont of Hampton are all seeking the Democratic nomination. During a three-minute video Bright released, he spoke about his near-bankruptcy in 2014 which led to him spending a New Hampshire winter without electricity. 'I decided then do I give up or do I fight back?' Bright asked rhetorically. 'I chose to fight.' Bright founded American Facilities Professionals in 2018 and in 2023 it was recognized by Inc. magazine as one of the country's 5,000 fastest-growing private companies. Republican Bright launches 2nd bid in 1st Congressional District Republican congressional candidate Chris Bright, center, is pictured with sons Kevin, left, and Ryan, right. In his announcement, Bright makes no mention of President Donald Trump, whom he endorsed in 2024 after having backed former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley. At the time, Bright had said Haley had 'less baggage than Trump." He also criticized Trump for firing H.R. McMaster as his national security adviser; Bright studied under McMaster at West Point. Bright and his wife Amy are the parents of four children: Ryan who is serving in the U.S. Navy with an upcoming deployment to South Korea; Kevin, who recently graduated from Pinkerton Academy; and twin daughters Caroline and Kate, who attend school in the Derry Cooperative School District, according to the campaign announcement. klandrigan@
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24-06-2025
- Politics
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Republican Chris Bright to run for NH US House seat in 1st District
DERRY — Chris Bright, an Army veteran and businessman, announced June 24 he is running for the U.S. House seat representing New Hampshire's First Congressional District in 2026. Bright, a Derry resident, will seek the Republican nomination for the second consecutive primary election. In 2024, he finished fourth in the GOP primary won by Russell Prescott, who lost the general election to incumbent Rep. Chris Pappas, a Democrat. 'We need fewer keyboard warriors and more mission-driven leaders,' Bright said in a prepared statement. 'I accomplished my mission, regardless of the obstacles and circumstances in places like Bosnia and Kosovo, and built a national company — through a global pandemic — all while raising a family. This country has its challenges and I am tired of the fighting and dysfunction. There is a better way and I'm running to lead smarter and secure the future for our children and grandchildren." Pappas is running for Senate in 2026, creating a race without an incumbent. Bright is joined so far in the campaign by three Seacoast Democrats seeking their party's nomination: Maura Sullivan of New Castle, a Marine Corps veteran and former Obama administration staffer, former Portsmouth City Councilor Stefany Shaheen, who is the daughter of U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, and Carleigh Beriont, who serves on Hampton's Select Board. Bright said his discipline, pragmatism, and results-oriented leadership set him apart. 'Congress is full of people who point fingers, push blame, seek power and chase headlines,' Bright said. 'That doesn't fix the border, balance the budget, or rebuild our economy. It's time to send someone to Washington who knows how to solve real problems and isn't afraid to take the heat to stand up and serve the interests of Granite Staters and the American people." This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Republican Chris Bright to run for NH US House seat in 1st District
