Maggie Goodlander has entered the political fray, declaring her intention to compete for a seat in New Hampshire’s 2nd Congressional District. Her career spans all three government branches, and she brings a wealth of experience to the table, having held a post at the U.S. Department of Justice.
There, she played a pivotal role in the antitrust division until her departure in September of the year 2022.
In her pursuit of the congressional seat, Goodlander faces a primary challenge. The position became available following the announcement from Representative Annie Kuster of her retirement at the term’s conclusion. Kuster’s preferred candidate, Colin Van Ostern, has already received her endorsement.
Yet Goodlander is not deterred, prepared to leverage her bipartisan work history, which includes advising notables such as Joseph Lieberman and John McCain, to appeal to a broad spectrum of voters.
The political landscape Goodlander navigates is intriguing; New Hampshire’s congressional delegation is entirely from the Democratic Party. Furthermore, President Biden, despite not being the first choice on the Democrats’ primary ballot in the state after disagreements on the nomination schedule, claimed victory as a write-in candidate.
Polls from The Hill/Decision Desk HQ suggest Biden holds a narrow lead over former President Trump in a speculated statewide matchup.
Goodlander’s campaign promises energetic representation devoted to the people of the Granite State, aiming to augment freedom and justice within the district. Her bid for the congressional seat carves out yet another chapter in New Hampshire’s robust political narrative.
It’s refreshing to see a candidate like Maggie Goodlander, who has a robust background in government, aiming for a congressional seat. I believe her diverse experience could bring about the change we need. Wishing her the best in her campaign.