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Economy
2 positions · all inferred from partyWould you support raising the federal minimum wage to $17 per hour?
Inferred from partyThe campaign website mentions fighting for tax cuts for working families and taking on corporate special interests but does not specifically address a $17 federal minimum wage; position inferred from Democratic Party alignment and Pappas's general progressive economic record. Fact-check this → Would you support imposing tariffs of 25% or more on imports from countries that do not meet US labor and environmental standards?
Inferred from partyThe campaign website does not address tariffs tied to labor or environmental standards; Pappas has opposed some tariffs (e.g., Trump-era tariffs hurting NH businesses) but also supported trade enforcement, so a neutral-leaning inference is applied based on typical moderate House Democrat positioning, with low confidence due to absence of direct evidence.
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Environment
2 positions · all inferred from partyDo you support stopping the issuance of new federal permits for oil and gas drilling on public lands and offshore waters?
Inferred from partyPappas's campaign website mentions investing in renewable energy and opposing corporate polluters but does not directly address stopping new federal permits for oil and gas drilling on public lands or offshore waters; position is inferred from party affiliation with reduced confidence due to his moderate, pragmatic branding. Fact-check this → Do you support legislation to reduce US carbon emissions by 50% from 2005 levels by 2035?
Inferred from partyPappas's campaign site mentions investing in renewable energy and standing up to corporate polluters, but does not specifically address a 50% emissions reduction target by 2035; position inferred from his general pro-environment record and Democratic party alignment. Fact-check this → ▽
Foreign Policy
2 positions · all inferred from partyWould you support increasing the federal defense budget by more than 5% per year above the rate of inflation?
Inferred from partyThe campaign website does not address defense spending levels; as a moderate Democrat with a pragmatic reputation, Pappas is inferred to likely oppose large above-inflation defense budget increases consistent with mainstream Democratic Party positioning, though his centrist profile introduces some uncertainty.
Would you support maintaining or increasing current levels of US foreign assistance to allied and developing nations?
Inferred from partyThe campaign website mentions 'Foreign Policy' as a priority area but provides no specific text on foreign assistance levels; position is inferred from Democratic Party norms, which generally support maintaining or modestly increasing foreign aid to allies and developing nations. Fact-check this → □
Gun Policy
2 positions · all inferred from partyWould you support requiring background checks for all firearm purchases in the US, including private sales and gun show transactions?
Inferred from partyThe campaign website does not address universal background checks specifically; position inferred from Pappas being a House Democrat from a competitive district with a general pro-gun-safety record typical of his party, though no direct statement or vote on this exact policy is available in the provided materials.
Do you support a federal policy prohibiting the manufacture and sale of semi-automatic rifles with detachable magazines to civilians?
Inferred from partyThe campaign website does not address semi-automatic rifle bans specifically; as a Democrat who has supported gun safety measures broadly, a supportive lean is inferred from party alignment, with moderate confidence given no direct evidence on this exact policy.
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Healthcare
2 positions · 1 inferred from partyWould you support federal legislation requiring Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices directly with pharmaceutical manufacturers?
Campaign PlatformPappas's campaign website explicitly highlights that he 'took on Big Pharma to lower drug prices and cap the cost of insulin at $35,' consistent with having supported the Inflation Reduction Act's Medicare drug negotiation provisions, and this is a centerpiece issue on his platform; however, no specific roll-call vote on Medicare negotiation is cited in the provided record. Fact-check this → Would you support expanding Medicare to cover all Americans regardless of age?
Inferred from partyPappas's campaign website highlights support for lowering drug prices and expanding health access but does not explicitly address Medicare for All or expanding Medicare to all ages; position inferred from his progressive healthcare record (expanding Medicaid, taking on Big Pharma) combined with his moderate-Democrat profile, suggesting support but not strong advocacy for full Medicare expansion. Fact-check this → ▶
Immigration
2 positions · all inferred from partyWould you support a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who have lived and worked continuously in the US for more than 5 years?
Inferred from partyThe campaign website lists immigration as a priority topic but provides no specific language on a pathway to citizenship; position is inferred from Pappas's party affiliation as a Democrat and his general progressive-to-moderate legislative profile. Fact-check this → Would you support significantly increasing federal funding for border security infrastructure and personnel at the US southern border?
Inferred from partyThe campaign website does not address border security infrastructure or personnel funding specifically; as a moderate Democrat who has represented a competitive district and shown willingness to work across party lines, he likely supports some border security measures but the record here relies on party-informed inference with a centrist adjustment.
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Taxes
2 positions · all inferred from partyWould you support raising the top federal income tax rate to 50% for individual income exceeding $10 million per year?
Inferred from partyPappas's campaign website mentions pushing tax cuts for working families and taking on corporate special interests, but does not address a 50% top marginal rate on income over $10 million; position inferred from Democratic Party norms for a moderate Democrat who has emphasized pragmatic problem-solving over progressive tax positions. Fact-check this → Would you support raising the federal corporate income tax rate from 21% to 28%?
Inferred from partyThe campaign website mentions tax cuts for working families and small businesses and taking on corporate special interests, but does not specifically address raising the corporate tax rate to 28%; position inferred from Democratic Party alignment and Pappas's general progressive-leaning economic record. Fact-check this → ◇
Voting Rights
1 position · all inferred from partyWould you support federal legislation requiring all states to automatically register eligible citizens to vote when they interact with government agencies?
Inferred from partyThe campaign website does not address automatic voter registration specifically; position is inferred from Pappas's Democratic Party affiliation and his anti-corruption, pro-democracy platform framing, which aligns with mainstream Democratic support for expanding voter access.