Campaign 2026: New Hampshire Democratic U.S. House Candidate Christian Urrutia Attends House Party in Portsmouth

Christian Urrutia, a Democratic candidate to represent New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District, spoke at a house party in Portsmouth. Urrutia said he would be a progressive voice in Congress who would fight against Republicans' agenda and take on President Trump. He spoke about his background as a first-generation immigrant, his service in the armed forces, and his experience as a human rights lawyer. In responses to questions from attendee, Urrutia differentiated himself from his Democratic opponents Stefany Shaheen, Maura Sullivan and Carleigh Beriont, calling himself a progressive voice and a asupporter of Ukraine. Urrutia and his fellow Democrats were vying to succeed Rep. Chris Pappas (D), who was running for the U.S. Senate