Carleigh Beriont reflects on grassroots run for Congress — and what’s next

By: Angeljean Chiaramida

Outlets: Seacoast Online

Published: September 18, 2026

Words: 959

Last Updated: 1 hour, 6 minutes ago

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HAMPTON — Carleigh Beriont may have lost the 1st Congressional District Democratic primary to a frontrunner with statewide name recognition, but the long‑shot candidate still finished third in a crowded 10‑person field — pulling in a striking 23% of the vote.

Beriont, who serves on the Hampton Select Board, had never run for statewide or federal office. She didn’t have a campaign manager mapping out her every move. Instead, she …

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