Updated Oct 16, 2026, 2:28 PM ET
Democratic · 3 November 2026

Stefany Shaheen

Stefany Shaheen, a Democrat and former Portsmouth city councilor who is the daughter of U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen, is her party's nominee for New Hampshire's open 1st district seat in 2026 against Republican Anthony DiLorenzo.

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2026 race

Stefany Shaheen, a former Portsmouth city councilor and the daughter of U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen, is the Democratic nominee for New Hampshire's 1st congressional district, which is based in the southeast of the state and includes Greater Manchester, the Seacoast and the Lakes Region.

The seat is open because Democratic incumbent Chris Pappas, who was re-elected with 54.0% of the vote in 2024, is running for the U.S. Senate in 2026.

Shaheen won the Democratic primary with 36.9% of the vote, ahead of Maura Sullivan, vice chair of the New Hampshire Democratic Party, with 34.7% and Hampton selectwoman Carleigh Beriont with 22.5%.

In the general election on November 3, 2026, she faces Republican Anthony DiLorenzo, who won his party's primary with 51.5%.