Shaheen defeats Sullivan to win Democratic nomination in 1st Congressional District

By: Maya Mitchell

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: September 9, 2026

Words: 228

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 4 days ago

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The once wide-open Democratic primary in New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District has come to its conclusion.

Stefany Shaheen, a former Portsmouth city councilor and the daughter of U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, won the Democratic nomination for New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District. The Associated Press called the race at 12:35 a.m. Wednesday.

In a close battle, Shaheen defeated fellow center-left candidate Maura Sullivan, a veteran and former Obama administration official. With 88% …

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