Stefany Shaheen Wins Democratic House Primary In New Hampshire's 1st
Stefany Shaheen won the Democratic primary for New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, clinching the party's nomination for the open House seat.[1]
She defeated Maura Sullivan in a closely fought race.[1] Shaheen is a biotech entrepreneur and a former Portsmouth city councilor, and she is the daughter of retiring Senator Jeanne Shaheen.[1] She will face Trump-backed Republican Anthony DiLorenzo in November after Rep. Chris Pappas opted to run for the Senate, leaving the seat open.[1]
Rep. Chris Pappas's decision to seek a Senate bid created the vacancy that drew competitive Democratic and Republican fields in the 1st District.[1] Maura Sullivan ran as an Iraq War veteran and former Obama administration official, turning the Democratic primary into a contest of competing resumes and name recognition.[1]
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- On Tuesday, September 8, 2026, Stefany Shaheen won the Democratic primary in New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District.
- Shaheen is a biotech entrepreneur, former Portsmouth city councilor, and daughter of retiring Senator Jeanne Shaheen.
- She defeated Maura Sullivan, an Iraq War veteran and former Obama administration official, in a closely fought primary.
- The seat is open after Rep. Chris Pappas chose to run for the Senate, and Shaheen will face Trump-backed Republican Anthony DiLorenzo in November.
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