Democrat Maggie Goodlander received 63 percent of the vote in the Sept. 10 primary election and will face Republican Lily Tang Williams in November to represent New Hampshire's Second Congressional District. Courtesy photo

Democrat Maggie Goodlander and Republican Lily Tang Williams clinched their party’s nominations in the Sept. 10 primary election and will now battle for the opportunity to represent New Hampshire’s Second Congressional District on Capitol Hill.

According to the election results, Goodlander took 63 percent of the vote to soundly defeat Colin Van Ostern, who received 36 percent.

“It is the honor of my lifetime to be elected as our Democratic nominee for Congress in New Hampshire’s Second District,” said Goodlander. “With so much on the line for hardworking New Hampshire families – from our reproductive freedoms, to economic fairness, to our own democracy – I’m going to work my heart out to bring us together and win in November.”

Goodlander’s strongest showing in Nashua was in Ward 1 where she garnered 745 votes.

“The momentum now continues into November,” said U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen. “Now we must unite together and do all we can to defeat Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans on Nov. 5.”

In a crowded field of 13 candidates, Tang Williams finished with 35 percent of the vote to secure the GOP nomination. Her closest opponent, Vikram Mansharamani, received 26 percent.

Tang Williams’ strongest showing in Nashua was also in Ward 1 where she received 348 votes.

“Thank you to the voters, dedicated volunteers, my family and friends and all members of Team Lily who have supported and entrusted me to serve as your Republican nominee for Congress,” said Tang Williams.”I am humbled and honored by your support and shared belief that the American Dream is worth fighting for. Only in America could a young woman go from being an escapee from Communist China who arrived here with just $100 in her pocket and knowing no English and go on to be a major party nominee to represent her beloved state in Congress.

In congratulating her opponents on a “competitive and dignified race,” Tang Williams said they must now work together to ensure a Republican victory in the Nov. 5 general election.

“I am energized and excited to flip this district red and head to Washington D.C. to secure the border, bring down the cost of living and fight for the values of the Live Free or Die State,” she said.