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• NH Primary Tests the Power of Shaheen Family Name (newser.com) — Portsmouth residents may recognize former city councilor Stefany Shaheen as she competes in a closely watched Democratic primary for Rep. Chris Pappas' US House seat, testing the pull of her well-known family name. The race is tight, with rivals attacking political dynasties and outside allies campaigning hard, making this contest a key moment in New Hampshire's broader primary season.
   

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