Live results: Sullivan, Shaheen face off in testy New Hampshire House primary

Democratic voters in New Hampshire are deciding between Maura Sullivan and Stefany Shaheen in a contested primary to choose the party’s nominee for the U.S. House seat being vacated by Rep. Chris Pappas. The campaign has been characterized as testy, and local attention has been high given the open seat and the profiles of the candidates.

Sullivan serves as vice chair of the New Hampshire Democratic Party and has positioned herself as a prominent figure within state party circles. Shaheen, who served on the Portsmouth City Council, is also notable for her family connection: she is the daughter of retiring U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.).

As returns come in, Sullivan holds a narrow lead over Shaheen. Election coverage is ongoing, with both campaigns focused on securing the party’s nomination to move on to the general election for the open congressional seat.

The winner of this primary will become the Democratic nominee to replace Rep. Chris Pappas in the House, setting up the next phase of the contest for the district’s representation in Congress.