Chris Pappas tells New Hampshire voters his campaign is not taking Senate race “for granted” as Election Day nears

Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas said he is “taking nothing for granted” as Election Day approaches in his New Hampshire Senate bid, arguing that the outcome will depend on sustained turnout and voter engagement rather than assumptions about the electorate.

Pappas made the remarks as he campaigned in the final weeks of the contest, according to CBS News. He characterized the race as a “tough race,” pointing to the competitive nature of statewide politics in New Hampshire and the possibility that voters could make different choices than predicted late in the campaign.

In the same interview, Pappas’ comments emphasized that the campaign is preparing for a tight environment, with staff and volunteers focused on keeping supporters engaged through Election Day, rather than easing up because of favorable early indicates.

The statement also underscores how campaigns are framing the closing period as a test of on-the-ground organization and voter outreach, with both parties seeking to prevent complacency among supporters who could be less likely to vote if contacted less frequently in the final stretch.

While Pappas’ remarks do not lay out new policy proposals in the CBS report, they do reflect a common late-campaign strategy: treating turnout as uncertain and tailoring message and field operations to reach undecided or inconsistent voters.

Pappas, who represents New Hampshire’s congressional district in the U.S. House, is seeking statewide office in what CBS News described as a competitive Senate race, making the final weeks a central focus for voter persuasion and election administration activity in the state.

With Election Day approaching, the practical next step for voters and campaigns is the same across both parties: ensuring ballots are cast on time and that election-day logistics, including polling locations and absentee voting requirements, are followed according to New Hampshire rules.