CONWAY — Hampton Selectman and Harvard educator Carleigh Beriont, now a Democratic congressional hopeful, says her experience in local government and as a working mom keeps her in touch with voters in New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District.
In April, U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) announced his plans to run in 2026 for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), creating an opening in the 1st District.
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