NEW HAMPSHIRE: Gay Democrat Wins US House Seat

New Hampshire’s WBUR reports:

Democrat Chris Pappas will become New Hampshire’s first openly gay member of Congress after defeating Republican Eddie Edwards in the 1st Congressional District.

While both candidates said they want to bring integrity and decency to Washington, Pappas argued only he had the experience to back that up. In addition to running a family restaurant, he is a former state lawmaker who serves on the Executive Council, approving state contracts and nominations.

Control of the seat being vacated by Democrat Carol Shea-Porter had changed parties in each of the last four elections.

Chris Pappas (D) was just elected in New Hampshire, making him the first openly gay man to represent his state in Congress pic.twitter.com/zs9ZZEVOxm

— NowThis (@nowthisnews) November 7, 2018

Congratulations to Chris Pappas, our next Congressman from #nh01! #NHPolitics @NHDems @ChrisPappasNH pic.twitter.com/c4SwCPoeTi

— Maura C. Sullivan (@maurasullivan) November 7, 2018