Shaheen Congratulates President-Elect Joe Biden

(Manchester, NH)— U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) issued the following statement after former Vice President Joe Biden was projected to win Pennsylvania, securing enough electoral votes to become the 46th President of the United States:

“I want to congratulate President-elect Biden on running a successful campaign that was focused on the issues that matter to American families,” said Shaheen. “We need to heal the deep divisions in our country and I know President Biden will work tirelessly to unite all Americans. There is so much work that needs to be done that necessitates bipartisan cooperation, such as helping families and small businesses get through the COVID-19 pandemic, making health care more affordable, repairing our nation’s infrastructure, tackling climate change and providing treatment to those suffering from substance use disorders. Granite Staters want to see progress to move our State and country forward—I’m ready to get to work.”