Politics & Government
NH 1st Congressional District Democrat Candidate Christian Urrutia Speaks At Portsmouth House Party
Christian Urrutia says he would be a progressive voice in Congress who would fight against Republicans' agenda and take on President Trump.

Democratic U.S. House candidate Christian Urrutia spoke at a house party in Portsmouth Wednesday night. 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 voter questions, Urrutia differentiated himself from Democratic opponents Stefany Shaheen and Maura Sullivan as a progressive who has not taken money from super PACs, and from left-wing challenger Carleigh Beriont as a staunch supporter of Ukraine. Urrutia and his fellow Democrats are vying to succeed incumbent Democrat Rep. Chris Pappas, as Pappas mounts a campaign for U.S. Senate.
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