Markey and other Massachusetts Democrats face primaries
Democratic Reps. Stephen Lynch, Richard Neal, and Jake Auchincloss also face challengers, all of whom are running to their left.
On Tuesday, multiple Massachusetts Democrats will face primary challengers, including Sen. Ed Markey. Markey warned voters that replacing him would result in losing a progressive champion and supporter of transgender rights in Washington. He emphasized the importance of issues like universal childcare and Medicare for all during a weekend rally with Sen. Bernie Sanders, accusing donors to Rep. Seth Moulton of attempting to "steal this election."
Despite polls showing Markey with a significant lead, Democratic Reps. Stephen Lynch, Richard Neal, and Jake Auchincloss also have challengers running to their left.
In Moulton's district, former White House staffer Dan Koh is the sole Democrat candidate, endorsed by Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. Some progressives rallied behind Rep. Tram Nguyen, considering her Koh's strongest opponent in the final stages of the race.
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