New York – Actors' Equity Association's National Council has voted to endorse Chris Pappas for United States Senate, on behalf of the more than 51,000 actors and stage managers working in live entertainment.

"As a member of the House, Chris Pappas has been fiercely dedicated to labor issues," said Al Vincent Jr., executive director of Actors' Equity Association. "We at Equity have been impressed by Rep. Pappas's interest in Equity’s legislative priorities, and we know as he heads to the Senate that he'll have our back, and the backs of workers across industries."

"Like all workers, the actors and stage managers who bring joy to thousands of audience members each night deserve fair wages, strong benefits, and safe working conditions," said Congressman Chris Pappas. "I'm honored to have the support of Actors' Equity Association in this campaign and I’ll continue fighting to protect their rights, support the arts, and deliver for working people in the U.S. Senate."

The move marks Equity's first endorsement for a political candidate in the state of New Hampshire.

Equity's public policy priorities include defending and protecting the right to collectively bargain, a prevailing wage in the arts, racial justice, a strong minimum wage, stronger federal and state arts funding, gun violence prevention, universal federal health care, tax fairness and LGBTQ non-discrimination protections.

ACTORS' EQUITY ASSOCIATION, founded in 1913, is the U.S. labor union that represents more than 51,000 professional actors and stage managers. Equity endeavors to advance the careers of its members by negotiating wages, improving working conditions and providing a wide range of benefits (health and pension included). Member: AFL-CIO, FIA. www.actorsequity.org  #EquityWorks

April 6, 2026

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