What do Sununu and Pappas propose on taxes and prices?33 条有来源依据的主张、争议事实与证据

Topic summary

Map their records on taxes, housing costs, and the cost of living in New Hampshire.

Key research questions

• Investigate "New Hampshire Senate: John Sununu vs.

Important claims and supporting citations

• In a 2005 newspaper column, Chris Pappas wrote that Granite Staters had been 'brainwashed' regarding income and sales taxes.

  • https://chrispappas.org/2026/10/at-first-debate-chris-pappas-highlights-record-of-lowering-costs-for-families-john-sununu-runs-away-from-his-own-words/
  • http://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases/pappas-announces-new-legislation-to-reduce-energy-costs

• In a 2002 VoteSmart survey as a state house candidate, Chris Pappas wrote that he would lower property taxes, raise cigarette taxes, expand gambling, and implement a low-rate sales or income tax.

  • https://chrispappas.org/2026/10/at-first-debate-chris-pappas-highlights-record-of-lowering-costs-for-families-john-sununu-runs-away-from-his-own-words/
  • https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/key-votes/42635/chris-pappas/111/taxes
  • http://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases/pappas-announces-new-legislation-to-reduce-energy-costs

• Chris Pappas, Senator Jeanne Shaheen, and Representative Ilhan Omar reintroduced the Manufactured Housing Community Sustainability Act to incentivize park owners to sell to residents or nonprofits.

  • https://chrispappas.org/2026/10/at-first-debate-chris-pappas-highlights-record-of-lowering-costs-for-families-john-sununu-runs-away-from-his-own-words/
  • https://chrispappas.org/2026/10/icymi-on-face-the-nation-chris-pappas-taking-nothing-for-granted-in-race-for-new-hampshires-open-u-s-senate-seat/
  • https://pappas.house.gov/media?page=15

• John Sununu stated he will vote yes on a 2026 New Hampshire ballot question capping local property tax increases, while Chris Pappas declined to take a position.

  • https://chrispappas.org/2026/10/at-first-debate-chris-pappas-highlights-record-of-lowering-costs-for-families-john-sununu-runs-away-from-his-own-words/
  • https://chrispappas.org/2026/10/icymi-on-face-the-nation-chris-pappas-taking-nothing-for-granted-in-race-for-new-hampshires-open-u-s-senate-seat/
  • https://pappas.house.gov/media?page=15

• PolitiFact identified that Pappas voted against the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in 2025 and voted three times as a state legislator over two decades ago for higher taxes or against lower taxes.

  • https://pappas.house.gov/media?page=15
  • https://politifact.com/2026-midterms/
  • https://politifact.com/factchecks/2026/oct/01/senate-leadership-fund/no-ohio-senate-candidate-sherrod-brown-does-not-support-forcing-childhood-sex-change-surgery/

• Chris Pappas and Representative Janelle Bynum introduced the SPUR Housing Act, creating a five-year $1.5 billion HUD grant program to offset state and local developer impact fees.

  • https://chrispappas.org/2026/10/at-first-debate-chris-pappas-highlights-record-of-lowering-costs-for-families-john-sununu-runs-away-from-his-own-words/
  • https://chrispappas.org/2026/10/icymi-on-face-the-nation-chris-pappas-taking-nothing-for-granted-in-race-for-new-hampshires-open-u-s-senate-seat/
  • https://pappas.house.gov/media?page=15

• PolitiFact rated Sununu's claim that Pappas voted to raise taxes 68 times as False on October 1, 2026, noting the list counted procedural votes and non-tax bills.

  • https://pappas.house.gov/media?page=15
  • https://politifact.com/2026-midterms/
  • https://politifact.com/factchecks/2026/oct/01/senate-leadership-fund/no-ohio-senate-candidate-sherrod-brown-does-not-support-forcing-childhood-sex-change-surgery/

• Chris Pappas voted against the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act citing proposed cuts to Medicaid and SNAP.

  • https://chrispappas.org/2026/10/at-first-debate-chris-pappas-highlights-record-of-lowering-costs-for-families-john-sununu-runs-away-from-his-own-words/
  • http://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases/pappas-announces-new-legislation-to-reduce-energy-costs

Competing explanations

• In his September 8, 2026 primary-night speech, John E. Sununu asserted that Chris Pappas voted to raise taxes 68 times and that every tax vote Pappas made was to raise taxes.

Outstanding questions

• Chris Pappas proposed adding $1 billion to LIHEAP and expanding eligibility to households at 75 percent of the state median income.
• Chris Pappas advocated for federal funding incentives for municipalities that reform local zoning to permit tiny homes and mixed-use developments.
• Chris Pappas released a campaign blueprint proposing energy tax cuts, expanding LIHEAP, suspending the federal gas tax, and curbing private equity in housing.
• During a debate, Sununu stated he opposed Donald Trump's deal to purchase diesel from Russia to reduce fuel prices.
• John Sununu proposed waiving tariffs on building materials, enacting permitting reform, and easing workforce housing regulations.