Democrat Stefany Shaheen wins election to U.S. House in New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District

Democrat Stefany Shaheen won election Tuesday to the U.S. House of Representatives representing New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District, defeating Republican Anthony DiLorenzo. Shaheen won the open seat currently held by Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas, who’s seeking a Senate seat. Her mother is retiring Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen. Stefany Shaheen is a former member of the Portsmouth City Council and focused her campaign on expanding access to healthcare. DiLorenzo was a first-time candidate who had President Donald Trump’s backing. The Associated Press declared Shaheen the winner at 9:21 p.m. EST.

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