News 9 exclusive: U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen announces she will not seek reelection
Updated: 9:45 AM EDT Mar 12, 2025
Serving the people of New Hampshire, first as state senator, then as governor, and now in the United States Senate is an incredible honor. New Hampshire is where Billy and I chose to start our family, raised our three daughters, and now we’re watching our grandchildren grow up. I ran for public office to make *** difference for the people of New Hampshire. That purpose has never and will never change. But today, after careful consideration. I’m announcing that I have made the difficult decision not to seek reelection to the Senate in 2026. It’s just time. To my remarkable and dedicated staff and to all those who have partnered with us over the years, thank you. Together we have made *** difference. Above all, thanks to my family who have always been by my side, to my husband Billy, who’s been there through good times and bad. Our daughters, Stephanie, Stacey, and Molly, our sons-in-law, Craig, Ryan and Hugh, and our 7 wonderful grandchildren. They’re the best. There are urgent challenges ahead both here at home and around the world. And while I’m not seeking reelection, believe me, I am not retiring. I am determined to work every day over the next 2 years and beyond to continue to try and make *** difference for the people of New Hampshire in this country. I hope you’ll join me in that effort. From the bottom of my heart. Thank you, New Hampshire. Listening to your stories, being your champion. Working with you on the tough fights. Has been The honor of *** lifetime. And we’ll keep at it.
News 9 exclusive: U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen announces she will not seek reelection
Updated: 9:45 AM EDT Mar 12, 2025
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen announced on Wednesday she is not running for reelection. The news was first reported by News 9. Shaheen, the first woman in American history to serve as both governor of a state and U.S. senator, has had a storied career in politics that stretches over several decades, from her time as an activist and campaign manager to her current tenure as the ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. >> Sign up for the WMUR Politics Newsletter In a video released Wednesday morning, Shaheen said she’s ready to step away from public service at the end of her current term. “Today, after careful consideration, I’m announcing that I have made the difficult decision not to seek reelection to the Senate in 2026,” Shaheen said. “It’s just time.” >> Subscribe to WMUR’s YouTube channel <<While she is not running in the upcoming midterm elections, Shaheen says she is not walking away from the duties of her office, or the political battles in Washington.”Believe me, I am not retiring, ” Shaheen said. “I am determined to work every day over the next two years and beyond, to continue to try and make a difference for the people of New Hampshire and this country.” >> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play <<
MANCHESTER, N.H. —Sen. Jeanne Shaheen announced on Wednesday she is not running for reelection.
The news was first reported by News 9.
Shaheen, the first woman in American history to serve as both governor of a state and U.S. senator, has had a storied career in politics that stretches over several decades, from her time as an activist and campaign manager to her current tenure as the ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
>> Sign up for the WMUR Politics Newsletter
In a video released Wednesday morning, Shaheen said she’s ready to step away from public service at the end of her current term.
“Today, after careful consideration, I’m announcing that I have made the difficult decision not to seek reelection to the Senate in 2026,” Shaheen said. “It’s just time.”
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While she is not running in the upcoming midterm elections, Shaheen says she is not walking away from the duties of her office, or the political battles in Washington.
“Believe me, I am not retiring, ” Shaheen said. “I am determined to work every day over the next two years and beyond, to continue to try and make a difference for the people of New Hampshire and this country.”
>> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play <<
