A high-stakes Democratic primary race in New Hampshire has tightened as projections show a razor-thin lead for the challenger to the state party’s vice chair, with nearly all precincts now counted. The contest to replace an outgoing congressmember has drawn sharp contrasts between the health tech entrepreneur backed by political connections and her opponent, a former senior party official. Early results suggest a fiercely contested battle, underscoring deep divisions within the state’s Democratic base. The outcome will shape the party’s direction in the closely watched district ahead of the general election.
Stefany Shaheen, a health tech entrepreneur and daughter of Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), is projected to narrowly defeat state Democratic Party Vice Chair Maura Sullivan in the bitter Democratic primary for outgoing Rep. Chris Pappas’s (D-N.H.) seat with 90% of precincts reporting, according to Decision Desk HQ. Stefany Shaheen and Sullivan, a former top official at...
