Democrat Chris Pappas on Tuesday won the election to replace retiring Rep. Carol Shea-Porter Carol Shea-PorterThe 31 Trump districts that will determine the next House majority New Hampshire New Members 2019 Democrat Chris Pappas wins New Hampshire House seat MORE (D-N.H.), keeping the New Hampshire congressional seat in Democratic control.

The New Hampshire Executive Council member and Manchester restaurant owner beat Republican Eddie Edwards, a former police chief who received an endorsement from President Trump Donald John TrumpOmar fires back at Trump over rally remarks: 'This is my country' Pelosi: Trump hurrying to fill SCOTUS seat so he can repeal ObamaCare Trump mocks Biden appearance, mask use ahead of first debate MORE’s lawyer Rudy Giuliani.

“I am humbled beyond words that the voters of the 1st Congressional District placed their trust in me today,” Pappas told supporters. “Voters in New Hampshire and all across the country are delivering a strong message that when America is faced with a challenge, we don't give up. We don't give in to fear or anger. We persevere."

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Pappas, who is seen as a local Democratic establishment favorite, earned endorsements from Sens. Jeanne Shaheen Cynthia (Jeanne) Jeanne ShaheenSenate Democrats introduce bill to sanction Russians over Taliban bounties Trump-backed candidate wins NH GOP Senate primary to take on Shaheen Democratic senator urges Trump to respond to Russian aggression MORE (D-N.H.) and Maggie Hassan Margaret (Maggie) HassanDemocrats step up hardball tactics as Supreme Court fight heats up Congress needs to prioritize government digital service delivery Senate Democrats demand answers on migrant child trafficking during pandemic MORE (D-N.H.) during the Democratic primary.

Pappas will become the first openly gay member of Congress from New Hampshire. His opponent would have become the state’s first-ever black Congressional representative.

New Hampshire’s 1st District has flipped between Republican and Democratic control four times in the past 12 years, with Shea-Porter and former Rep. Frank Guinta (R-N.H.) alternating.

When Shea-Porter won the seat in 2016, President Trump won the swing district by less than 2 points.