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  Jeanne Shaheen’s Big Announcement Shakes Up New Hampshire Politics Posted on March 12, 2025,  Hey everyone, it’s been a wild day in the world of politics, and if you’re tuned into the news out of New Hampshire, you’ve probably already heard the bombshell: Senator Jeanne Shaheen is calling it quits—at least when it comes to running for reelection in 2026. Yep, you read that right. The Granite State’s trailblazing Democrat, who made history as the first woman to serve as both a U.S. senator and a state governor, dropped the news today, and it’s got everyone buzzing. Shaheen broke the story herself in a video statement that started circulating this afternoon (hat tip to WMUR’s Adam Sexton for being the first to report it). In her own words, she said, “There are urgent challenges ahead, both here at home and around the world, and while I am not seeking reelection, believe me, I am not retiring.” She called it a “difficult decision,” and honestly, you can see why. At 78, she’s be...