Stefany Shaheen, a health technology entrepreneur and daughter of U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen, has secured a projected victory in the Democratic primary for New Hampshire’s open House seat. The seat is currently held by Representative Chris Pappas, who is not seeking re-election. According to projections from Decision Desk HQ, with 90% of precincts reporting, Shaheen defeated her primary opponent, Maura Sullivan, the vice chair of the state Democratic Party.

The contest was characterized as a "bitter" primary, reflecting the high stakes of the race to succeed Representative Pappas. Shaheen, leveraging her background in the private sector and her family's political legacy, faced a strong challenge from Sullivan, who brought significant experience from within the state party apparatus. While the race remained close throughout the counting process, the current data indicates that Shaheen has garnered enough support to claim the nomination. The outcome sets the stage for the general election, where the Democratic nominee will look to maintain the party's hold on the district. Both candidates had focused their campaigns on key Democratic priorities, though the internal party contest highlighted differing approaches to party leadership and policy focus.