Foreign Policy for America Endorses Stefany Shaheen for NH-01

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 5, 2026 

WASHINGTON D.C. - Foreign Policy for America announced today its endorsement of Stefany Shaheen for election to Congress as the next Representative from New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District.

“Stefany Shaheen has devoted her career to serving Granite Staters, and we're grateful she's continuing that service today by running to represent her district in Washington,” said Andrew Albertson, Executive Director of Foreign Policy for America. "A health care entrepreneur and a former city councilor, Stefany knows what it takes to strengthen local health systems — here at home and abroad — and that’s why we need her leadership right now in Washington. We're proud to endorse her.” 

“I am honored to earn the endorsement of Foreign Policy for America. In an increasingly interconnected world, strong and effective leadership abroad is essential to keeping our communities safe and prosperous at home,” said Stefany Shaheen, Democratic candidate for New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District. “I look forward to working with Foreign Policy for America to promote a disciplined and principled foreign policy that strengthens our alliances, protects democracy, and serves the best interests of New Hampshire families.” 

Stefany Shaheen is a passionate health care advocate, champion of groundbreaking medical research and a successful entrepreneur. Her eldest daughter, Elle, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at just 8 years old. The relentless demands of this dreadful disease moved Stefany to the work of her life, helping millions of others living with chronic diseases. Stefany co-founded Good Measures, a small business that connects people with chronic conditions to the real-time clinical support they need, creating dozens of jobs and helping thousands of people. She’s been part of a transformational bio-tech hub in Manchester to advance and accelerate innovative cures for the most challenging and expensive chronic diseases. The book Stefany wrote about her family’s experience, 'Elle & Coach', became a New York Times best-seller. Locally, Stefany served on the Portsmouth City Council, where she led the fight to clean up PFAS forever chemicals that were found in the local drinking water. She was also elected Chair of the Portsmouth Police Commission, where she protected funding for law enforcement and advocated for reforms rooted in accountability and community transparency. 

Stefany joins other FP4A endorsed candidates: Rep. Gabe Amo (RI-01), Rep. Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), Chris Backemeyer (NE-01), Rebecca Bennett (NJ-07), Rep. Don Beyer (VA-08), Daniel Biss (IL-09), Christina Bohannan (IA-01), Luke Bronin (CT-01), Rep. Greg Casar (TX-37), Rep. Gil Cisneros (CA-31), Paige Cognetti (PA-08), Cait Conley (NY-17), Carmela Conroy (WA-05), Rep. Chris Deluzio (PA-17), Zach Dembo (KY-06), Abdul El-Sayed (MI-Sen), Rep. Veronica Escobar (TX-16), Jessica Killin (CO-05), Dan Koh (MA-06), Nancy Lacore (SC-01), Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49), JoAnna Mendoza (AZ-06), Sen. Jon Ossoff (GA-Sen), Rep. Chris Pappas (NH-Sen), Tom Perriello (VA-05), Denise Powell (NE-02), Rep. Pat Ryan (NY-18), Rep. Adam Smith (WA-09), James Talarico (TX-Sen), Rep. Dina Titus (NV-01), Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL-14), Rep. Eugene Vindman (VA-07), and Randy Villegas (CA-22). 

Foreign Policy for America is a nonpartisan advocacy organization working to strengthen support for principled American engagement in the world. We support policies that keep Americans safe and out of conflicts, advance prosperity for all, and are true to our country’s highest values. 

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