Democratic Senate hopeful Chris Pappas outlines economic and immigration plan in final campaign push
Democratic candidate Chris Pappas discussed his strategy to win New Hampshire’s Senate race, emphasizing lower costs, healthcare reforms, and a reformed ICE approach.
Congressman Chris Pappas, the Democratic Senate candidate from New Hampshire, detailed his campaign’s final-week tactics, focusing on swing voters and Republican outreach. He warned that his rival John Sununu, a former senator endorsed by Donald Trump, represents outdated policies that have driven up heating, fuel, and housing costs. Pappas outlined a platform that includes bolstering affordable-housing initiatives, ending the war to lower energy prices, and reinstating premium subsidies under the Affordable Care Act while shielding Medicaid from cuts.
He also advocated for reforming ICE by reclaiming $75 billion in funding and imposing stricter oversight, training, and body-camera requirements. The candidate framed these measures as a way to deliver immediate relief to middle-class families and restore accountability in Washington. He concluded by urging a unified Democratic effort to address corruption and economic challenges if the party regains control of Congress.
How this story developed
- Sep 24 Collins holds narrow lead over Jackson in latest Maine Senate poll
- Sep 24 Donald Trump's net approval rating fell to minus 22.4 in Nate Silver’s tracker, the lowest point of any president at this stage since 1945.
- Sep 25 Florida GOP officials say they are preparing for possible defeats after polls show Democrats gaining ground in the governor’s race and Trump’s approval dropping sharply.
- Oct 2 The Georgia Senate debate turned sharply personal as Ossoff pledged to repeal Trump-era tariffs and accused Collins of siding with the president. Collins defended the tax cuts tied to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and blamed the Inflation Reduction Act for inflation. Both candidates clashed over data-center subsidies, with Ossoff linking Collins to a billionaire donor and Collins returning the charge. The discussion also covered the ongoing conflict with Iran and a recent immigration raid at a Hyundai plant, while each candidate faced accusations of extremist associations.
- Oct 6 The first debate between Collins and Jackson is scheduled for Oct. 6.
- Oct 7 The first debate was held, with both candidates trading barbs and no clear winner emerging.
- Oct 9 A debate between Graham and Andrews is scheduled for October 11.
- Oct 11 Donald’s campaign edited its website to cut eight Trump mentions and moved a Trump photo to a less prominent spot.
- Oct 11 President Trump announced a seven‑state rally tour starting on Oct. 1 ahead of the midterm elections.
- Oct 12 Collins publicly accused Ossoff of using Georgia to launch a 2028 presidential bid.
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