Hassan Gets Endorsement From National Group

Exeter's Maggie Hassan this week won the endorsement of a national women's group.

The Women's Campaign Fund, a non-partisan organization dedicated to increasing the number of women in office who are pro-choice on reproductive rights, announced its support for Hassan's gubernatorial run.

Hassan is up against for the Democratic nomination for governor. Both candidates are pro-choice. If either is elected, they would be the only pro-choice female governor in the country.

"With two pro-choice governors retiring this year, Maggie’s election is all the more critical," said WCF President Siobhan "Sam" Bennett in a statement. The stakes are too high to sit on the sidelines for this race."

"This election is so important for New Hampshire women and families," Hassan said in a statement. "WCF’s support is critical to help me continue to build a strong and winning grassroots campaign across New Hampshire."