MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) – Democrat Carol Shea-Porter made history Tuesday night by becoming the first woman from New Hampshire elected to Congress, upsetting Republican two-term incumbent Jeb Bradley with a grassroots anti-war campaign.

The win also marked the 15th seat national Democrats needed to overtake the House from Republicans. Shea-Porter defeated Bradley 51 percent to 49 percent.

“As I said all along, we need to work together. We’re in crisis right now, but a crisis is also an opportunity and when the boat is leaking, you don’t point fingers, you just start bailing,” said Shea-Porter, who thanked Bradley for his service. “I’m going to Washington and doing exactly what I promised. I’ll speak up for the rest of us.”

Bradley, in his concession speech, said “We got caught in a perfect storm. … Change is coming in the wind, and the pendulum will swing one way, and then it will swing back the other way.”

He hinted that he may run for office again, but in the meantime, said he would be keeping a close eye on Shea-Porter.

“There will be those of us, myself included that will be watching her closely,” he said. “But that’s for another day.”

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