U.S. Rep. Maggie Goodlander has announced her decision to seek reelection in New Hampshire’s 2nd Congressional District, opting out of a run for the state’s open Senate seat next year. Goodlander, who has only been in Congress since January, considered a Senate bid when Sen. Jeanne Shaheen announced she would not seek reelection. After much consideration and discussions with various individuals, Goodlander has chosen to continue serving the 2nd District in the House of Representatives. She also endorsed fellow Democratic congressman, Rep. Chris Pappas, in his campaign to succeed Shaheen in the Senate, calling him “an amazing partner.” Republican Lily Tang Williams, whom Goodlander defeated in the previous election, has already declared her candidacy for 2026.
Goodlander expressed gratitude for the encouragement she received to consider a Senate bid but ultimately decided to focus on her current role. By announcing her decision early on, she is avoiding a potentially divisive primary campaign against Pappas. With her reelection bid now confirmed, the stage is set for an interesting political landscape in New Hampshire as the 2022 election season approaches.
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