Advertisement Continue reading the main storyMs. Pellegrino’s win may also prompt some Republicans to put distance between themselves and Mr. Trump, or at least some of his more divisive policies. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyRepublicans have been on the defensive in special elections since Mr. Trump’s victory, and special elections will soon fill two congressional seats. PhotoState races are also attracting attention, including Ms. Pellegrino’s win and a state special legislative election in New Hampshire, where the Democrat, Edith DesMarais, defeated Matthew Plache, a Republican, in Carroll County. Sign Up Receive occasional updates and special offers for The New York Times's products and services. But the Working Families Party saw Ms. Pellegrino as an inspiring choice who could win, and pushed local Democrats to support her.

Source: New York Times May 25, 2017 01:43 UTC