Stefany Shaheen Wins New Hampshire House Primary at 52, Setting Up November Test in 1st District
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Updated · The New York Times · Sep 9
Stefany Shaheen Wins New Hampshire House Primary at 52, Setting Up November Test in 1st District
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Sep 9
Summary
Stefany Shaheen narrowly captured New Hampshire’s Democratic primary for the open House seat, giving party leaders their preferred nominee in a district expected to be competitive in November.
The 52-year-old biotech entrepreneur and former Portsmouth city councilor beat a field led by Maura Sullivan, who had framed the race as a referendum on political nepotism and attacked Shaheen’s family name.
Shaheen campaigned on health care, stressed her own New Hampshire roots and at times distanced herself from her mother, retiring Senator Jeanne Shaheen, including over last year’s government shutdown.
The race opened after Representative Chris Pappas left the 1st District seat to run for Senate, and Shaheen now faces Republican Anthony DiLorenzo, an automotive executive backed by President Trump.
A November win would extend the Shaheen family’s influence as candidates from prominent political dynasties have posted mixed primary results around the country this year.