New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen will not seek a fourth term next year, opening up a competitive seat for Democrats to defend in the midterm elections.
“Today, after careful consideration, I’m announcing that I have made the difficult decision not to seek reelection to the Senate in 2026,” Shaheen, 78, said in a video posted Wednesday on social media. “It’s just time.”
Her decision not to run again brings to a close a long career representing the Granite State, where she previously served in the state Senate and as governor. She is the first woman in U.S. history to be elected as both a governor and a U.S. senator.
