Shea-Porter, Guinta have faced off twice before

U.S. Rep. Carol Shea-Porter conceded to Republican challenger Frank Guinta in the 1st Congressional District on Tuesday night.With 72 percent of precincts reporting, Guinta was leading Shea-Porter, 52-48 percent."New Hampshire wants a better course. New Hampshire needs a better course. New Hampshire deserves a better course," Guinta said in his victory speech. (Click to watch speech.)Guinta and Shea-Porter have competed for the 1st District seat three times, and Guinta has now won twice."I thank you for the opportunity to serve the great state of New Hampshire. I also give you my word that everything I do, every way I vote, to how I conduct myself, will be of the utmost, best reflection of this great state."Shea-Porter called Guinta to concede before media outlets had called the race."We know this is a tough district," Shea-Porter said. "We did the best we could."Shea-Porter said there is a lot of work to do in this country, and she would continue to fight for jobs and protecting the middle class. She also said she would stay active in public service. (Click to watch speech.)The race was close for much of the night. Shea-Porter called to concede to Guinta as the margin of his lead stayed at a consistent 4 points while results came in.29505684

U.S. Rep. Carol Shea-Porter conceded to Republican challenger Frank Guinta in the 1st Congressional District on Tuesday night.

With 72 percent of precincts reporting, Guinta was leading Shea-Porter, 52-48 percent.


"New Hampshire wants a better course. New Hampshire needs a better course. New Hampshire deserves a better course," Guinta said in his victory speech. (Click to watch speech.)

Guinta and Shea-Porter have competed for the 1st District seat three times, and Guinta has now won twice.

"I thank you for the opportunity to serve the great state of New Hampshire. I also give you my word that everything I do, every way I vote, to how I conduct myself, will be of the utmost, best reflection of this great state."

Shea-Porter called Guinta to concede before media outlets had called the race.

"We know this is a tough district," Shea-Porter said. "We did the best we could."

Shea-Porter said there is a lot of work to do in this country, and she would continue to fight for jobs and protecting the middle class. She also said she would stay active in public service. (Click to watch speech.)

The race was close for much of the night. Shea-Porter called to concede to Guinta as the margin of his lead stayed at a consistent 4 points while results came in.