We need Stefany Shaheen in Congress

I’m a Portsmouth resident, mother of three, wife, occupational therapist and PFAS community leader. I’ve known Stefany Shaheen since 2015, when she stood alongside the Pease community following devastating PFAS contamination at the former Pease Air Force Base. She helped advocate for blood testing, health studies, water filtration and cleanup.

For over a decade, I’ve watched Stefany serve as a City Councilor, Police Commissioner, small business owner, healthcare advocate, coach and mom. In every role, she tackles tough problems with courage, compassion and determination. Today, families face rising costs, from gas and heating oil to groceries and healthcare. As an occupational therapist, I see insurance companies deny necessary care while premiums, deductibles and copays climb. No family should have to choose between financial security and health.

Stefany understands this struggle through her advocacy for her daughter, Elle, who has Type 1 diabetes. She’ll bring that determination to Washington and fight for Medicare for All. Stefany will also work to end the war in Iran, lower energy costs and invest in affordable renewable energy. She’ll fight to end Trump’s tariffs, which have raised costs for families and businesses while hurting trade and tourism with Canada.

My family feels these rising costs every day, and I know many Granite State families do, too. Vote for Stefany because she a record of public service, community leadership and will fight for our families.

Andrea Amico, Portsmouth