John,

I’m Chris Pappas, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in New Hampshire.
Heartland Patriots said I could reach out to you today with a special
message about Pride.

Growing up in New Hampshire, I often wondered if there would be a place
for me here — if I’d be able to live openly and authentically in the state
I love. I certainly never imagined I could one day be elected to public
office as my authentic self.

But after I finished college, I came home and ran for the state
legislature because I wanted to give back to the community that had given
me so much.

And somewhat to my surprise, not only did my community accept me, they
gave me their trust and sent me to Concord to serve them in the
legislature.

[ [link removed] ]Celebrating with supporters on Election Night 2018 Celebrating with
supporters on Election Night 2018

I’ll never forget the first speech I made from the State House floor. At
the time marriage equality was far from the law of the land, and the
legislature was debating a bill that would have prohibited New Hampshire
from recognizing same-sex marriages performed in other states.

I urged my colleagues, Republicans and Democrats alike, to vote this bill
down.

I told them that it ran counter to the “Live Free or Die” spirit we’re so
proud of in New Hampshire. And that we shouldn’t be legislating based on
fear or hate or trying to punish people for who they love.

Unfortunately the bill passed, and we lost that fight. But we didn’t give
up.

We persevered, and not long after we passed a new bill recognizing civil
unions between same-sex partners. And a few years after that, New
Hampshire became the first state in the nation to legalize marriage
equality through legislative action.

Then in 2018 I was elected to Congress as New Hampshire’s first openly gay
member — part of a rainbow wave that ushered in the most pro-equality
majority in congressional history.

[ [link removed] ]Delivering my victory speech on Election Night 2018 Delivering my
victory speech on Election Night 2018

That’s the spirit of Pride,
John. It’s not just about celebrating — it’s
about persevering in the face of what can seem like overwhelming odds and
refusing to give up, even after a devastating loss.

And although we’ve come a long way since I was growing up, we have to keep
persevering today. Because right now anti-equality extremists are renewing
their attacks on LGBTQ+ rights, targeting trans kids, banning books, and
spreading fear to divide us.

That’s one of the reasons I’m running for U.S. Senate. New Hampshire needs
a voice in Washington who will stand strong for equality, dignity, and
freedom — a voice who will continue to uphold our state’s “Live Free or
Die” motto.

I’ll never forget the trust my community has placed in me over the years,
and I’ll always keep up the fight to make sure every single person in New
Hampshire and our country has the freedom to live openly, authentically,
and with pride.

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campaign and Heartland Patriots today. New Hampshire is going to be one of
the most closely-watched races in the country, and I’m counting on your
help to win.

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We’ve come a long way,
John. But we’re not done yet. So let’s keep
persevering together.

In solidarity,

Chris Pappas


 


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