Longtime Senator Durbin Won’t Seek Re‑Election
Senator Jeanne Shaheen shocked many by announcing she will not seek reelection to the U.S. Senate in 2026. In a short video, she said the decision followed “careful consideration” and emphasized that she is “not retiring” from public life, pledging to continue advocating for Democratic priorities as a private citizen. Her departure turns New Hampshire’s Senate race into a high-stakes open-seat contest. Shaheen’s political career spans decades. She made history as New Hampshire’s first female governor from 1997 to 2003 and was elected to the Senate in 2008, succeeding Republican John E. Sununu. Over three terms, she has focused on... Continues…
