Chris Pappas Raises Majority of Campaign Funds from Out-of-State Donors

MANCHESTER, N.H. — Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Chris Pappas raised more than three-quarters of his campaign funds from donors outside New Hampshire during the most recent reporting period, according to federal filings, with over half coming from some of the most liberal areas of the country.

In the July quarterly report, Pappas reported raising just $366,735.76 from Granite State donors—less than 25% of his total haul. Meanwhile, more than $770,000 came from just four states: New York, California, Massachusetts, and the District of Columbia.

The largest out-of-state contributions came from:

• New York: $238,285

• Washington, D.C.: $219,380.02

• California: $160,640

• Massachusetts: $154,905

Together, those four liberal strongholds accounted for more than 50% of all money raised, underscoring concerns that Pappas’ campaign is being bankrolled by interests far removed from New Hampshire voters.

Additional contributions flowed in from states like Florida ($91,435.90), Maryland ($53,924.56), Illinois ($36,680), and Virginia ($34,250), bringing the out-of-state total to well over $1.1 million.

Pappas, a four-term Congressman from Manchester, is seeking to take New Hampshire’s U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen in 2026. But the fundraising breakdown may fuel criticism that his campaign is driven more by national liberal donors than by grassroots support at home.

Campaign finance reports have been seen as a key indicator of political momentum, and the heavy reliance on donors from New York, Washington, and the West Coast could complicate efforts to connect with independent-minded New Hampshire voters.

As the race for Senate heats up, voters will be watching not only where the candidates stand—but also who’s footing the bill.

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