Politics
Massachusetts Primary Elections Update
Voters in Massachusetts are casting ballots for key primary races, including House and Senate contests. The Democratic field is particularly competitive, with challenges to incumbents like Rep. Stephen Lynch and Sen. Ed Markey.
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The Hill
Massachusetts voters are at the polls Tuesday for a suite of House primary contests. Rep. Stephen Lynch (D), 71, of the 8th Congressional District faces a tough primary challenge from attorney Patrick Roath. The challenger has made the race about generational change, and he is backed by David Hogg.
2026-09-01 21:00 UTC
The Hill
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is running for a second term as the state's top executive. She faces no primary opponents, but on Tuesday will learn her Republican challenger. Abiomed CEO Mike Monogue has led former Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority administrator Brian Shortsleeve in the po
2026-09-01 21:00 UTC
The Hill
Sen. Ed Markey and Rep. Seth Moulton are duking it out for the Democratic nod in the Massachusetts Senate race. Moulton has made the race about generational change, arguing it's time for "a new generation of leadership." Markey has held the seat since 2013 and has served in Congress for a total of f
2026-09-01 21:00 UTC