Chris Pappas | |
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Member of the Executive Council of New Hampshire from the 4th District | |
Assumed office 2012 |
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Preceded by | Raymond Wieczorek |
Personal details | |
Born |
Manchester, New Hampshire, United States |
June 4, 1980
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | Manchester, New Hampshire |
Alma mater | Harvard University (A.B.) |
Website | Official website |
Christopher C. Pappas (born June 4, 1980) is an American small businessman and politician currently serving on the New Hampshire Executive Council, to which he was first elected in 2012. A member of the New Hampshire Democratic Party, he represents District 4 on the council, which includes the city of Manchester along with parts of Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, and Strafford Counties.
Pappas is co-owner of the Puritan Backroom restaurant in Manchester, well-known within the state as a frequent stop for presidential candidates during the New Hampshire primary.
Pappas was born in Manchester, New Hampshire, on June 4, 1980. He is the son of Dawn and Arthur Pappas.
After graduating from Manchester Central High School, Pappas attended Harvard College, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Government in 2002. In 1996 as a high school student, Pappas met then-State Senator Jeanne Shaheen, who was running for Governor at the time. Struck by Shaheen's message about the importance of education and the opportunity it creates for people, Pappas signed-on as a volunteer for Shaheen's campaign, marking his first foray into politics.
First elected to public office in 2002, Pappas served two terms in the New Hampshire House of Representatives (elected in 2002 and 2004), followed by two terms as treasurer of Hillsborough County.