Hanna Trudo, a former senior political correspondent for The Hill, is exploring a potential run for the U.S. House of Representatives in New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District.
The move comes after current Democratic Representative Chris Pappas announced his intention to run for the state’s open Senate seat in 2026. Pappas’ decision followed Senator Jeanne Shaheen’s announcement that she would not seek reelection.
Trudo, a New Hampshire native, told Politico that she returned to her home state after Pappas’ announcement. She has described herself as “a fourth-generation Granite Stater… who grew up working-class.”
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“I’m a journalist who’s tired of writing the same story about how Democrats keep losing to Republicans and failing us,” Trudo told Politico. “I’m used to disrupting the status quo in D.C. I’ve lived it, I’ve covered it and I know how to beat the odds.”
In a recent post on X, Trudo stated, “As a New Hampshire girl who grew up working class, I’m demanding more from our Democrats.”
Trudo’s professional background includes stints at The Hill, The Daily Beast, Politico, the National Journal, and Wired. Her last article for The Hill was published on March 7th.
The race for New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District is already shaping up to be competitive. Marine Corps veteran and former Obama administration official Maura Sullivan announced her candidacy in April.
The district, which narrowly favored President Biden in the 2020 election, is considered a key target for Republicans in the upcoming midterms. The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) has listed it as one of 26 seats they are aiming to flip.
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