Stefany Shaheen, the eldest daughter of longtime Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire, has launched her campaign for the U.S. House in the state’s competitive 3rd Congressional District. In a campaign video, she emphasized her personal connection to healthcare advocacy, highlighting her efforts to support her daughter Elle, who has Type 1 diabetes. Shaheen criticized President Trump, Elon Musk, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for their policies, accusing Trump of undermining medical research and slashing healthcare access, Musk of driving out scientists and doctors, and Kennedy of endangering public health through anti-vaccine beliefs. The race is expected to be highly competitive with multiple Democratic and Republican candidates vying for the seat.
The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), the House GOP’s campaign arm, has already taken aim at Shaheen, questioning her motivation and labeling her a ‘nepo baby’ and a ‘DC elitist’ committed to the Democrats’ radical agenda. This critique underscores the contentious nature of the race, where the NRCC argues that Granite Staters will reject Shaheen and her policies. The race is set to be a key battleground in the broader fight for congressional control.