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Chris Pappas wins New Hampshire Senate seat
Democrat Chris Pappas defeats Republican John Sununu to become the first openly gay man elected to the US Senate.
In brief
Democrat Chris Pappas defeats Republican John Sununu to become the first openly gay man elected to the US Senate. Democrat Chris Pappas won New Hampshire's open Senate seat, defeating Republican John Sununu and making history as the first openly gay man elected to the Senate. Originally reported by BBC News.
Pappas defeats Sununu in New Hampshire
Senator-elect Chris Pappas, the Democratic candidate, has won New Hampshire's open Senate seat, defeating Republican John Sununu in the race.
First openly gay senator elected
Pappas makes history as the first openly gay man elected to the United States Senate, a significant milestone for LGBTQ representation.
I am ready to fight
At his victory celebration, Pappas told supporters he is ready to fight, signalling his commitment to his new role in the Senate.
“I am ready to fight”
The key point
Democrat Chris Pappas won New Hampshire's open Senate seat, defeating Republican John Sununu and making history as the first openly gay man elected to the Senate.
