State of play: Retiring Dem senator’s daughter holds slight lead in closely watched race
Stefany Shaheen and Maura Sullivan remain locked in a too-close-to-call New Hampshire primary as Chris Pappas vacates the seat for a Senate bid.
TL;DR
- Stefany Shaheen and Maura Sullivan are in a close Democratic primary for New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District.
- The seat is open because incumbent Rep. Chris Pappas is running for the U.S. Senate.
- Shaheen, daughter of Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, held a slight lead over Sullivan, an Obama-era official.
- Sullivan raised more campaign funds ($3.6 million) than Shaheen ($2.4 million).
- Carleigh Beriont, another contender, secured approximately 20% of the vote.
- Shaheen's platform includes Medicare for All and overhauling ICE.
- Sullivan's platform includes cracking down on price gouging and bolstering the VA.