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New Hampshire voters pick nominees as Sen. Shaheen’s exit sparks a scramble for key seats
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Holly Ramer And Kathy Mccormack, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· September 8, 2026
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Key points Jeanne Shaheen's decision not to seek reelection has led to competitive races. His departure from the 1st Congressional District seat has attracted several candidates, including Shaheen's daughter Stefany Shaheen and former candidate Maura Sullivan.
Primary voters are selecting candidates for various seats, including Congress, governor, and the state Legislature. U.S. Sen.
Jeanne Shaheen's decision not to seek reelection has led to competitive races. Two former U.S. senators, John E.
Sununu and Scott Brown, are among the Republicans vying to replace her. The Democratic nomination for Shaheen's seat is being contested by five candidates, including U.S. Rep.
Chris Pappas. His departure from the 1st Congressional District seat has attracted several candidates, including Shaheen's daughter Stefany Shaheen and former candidate Maura Sullivan. Further details about the primary elections and the candidates are available from the source.
The elections are being closely watched due to the number of competitive races and the departure of incumbent Sen. Shaheen.
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Category: government Published: September 8, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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