Stefany Shaheen Out of Governor's Race

New Hampshire Public Radio | By Josh Rogers

Published March 15, 2016 at 7:26 AM EDT

Former Portsmouth City councilor StefanyShaheen will not be running for Governor.

Shaheen's decision, first reported by WMUR, follows months of speculation.

Shaheen had been asked by Emily's List, the Washington political action committee dedicated to electing women who support abortion rights, to consider seeking the office her mother, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen, held for 6 years.

So far two Democrats have announced they will run. Executive Councilor, Colin Van Ostern, and Mark Connolly, the state's former top securities regulator.

Executive Councilor Chris Sununu and State Rep. Frank Edelblut are meanwhile seeking the Republican nomination.

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Josh Rogers

I cover campaigns, elections, and government for NHPR. Stories that attract me often explore New Hampshire’s highly participatory political culture. I am interested in how ideologies – doctrinal and applied – shape our politics. I like to learn how voters make their decisions and explore how candidates and campaigns work to persuade them.

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