Overview
- Goodlander received support from high-profile figures like Hillary Clinton and EMILY's List.
- Van Ostern had the backing of retiring Rep. Annie Kuster and several local leaders.
- The race saw unprecedented negative ads and significant outside spending from PACs.
- Reproductive rights became a central issue, with both candidates questioning each other's commitments.
- Goodlander's victory positions her strongly for the general election in a traditionally Democratic district.