Greek-American Chris Pappas wins the US Senate race in New Hampshire Democrat Chris Pappas defeated Republican John E. Sonono, becoming the first Greek-American elected to the US Senate since 2013. Pappas, a descendant of Greek immigrants, has represented New Hampshire in the House of Representatives since 2019. His victory also makes him the first openly gay man elected to the US Senate. The leading Balkan news channel in English.