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House race to replace Kennedy is most expensive in Massachusetts
Seven Democratic primary candidates are vying to run for Rep. Joe Kennedy III’s (D-Mass.) House seat in November in one of the most competitive primaries in the state. With the popular representative challenging incumbent Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.), the House race to replace him is the most expensive in the state. The field includes all imaginable shades of progressive and traditional Democrats, and a former Republican. As the field has narrowed from the initial 12 candidates, a handful are within striking distance of a victory
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Senate primary pits Kennedy dynasty against longtime progressive
Rep. Joe Kennedy (D-Mass.) has the family name on the line in the Bay State’s Senate primary against incumbent Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.), as the race tightens and slips toward Markey’s favor. Kennedy, the grandson of former Attorney General Robert Kennedy and great-grandnephew of President John F. Kennedy, was first elected to Congress in 2012. He entered the race for Senate after early polling showed he had a significant 14 point lead in a hypothetical matchup against Markey.
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Industry groups, progressives battle in heated Massachusetts House primary
One of the most powerful members of Congress is fighting to keep his seat amid a well-funded primary effort from progressives, and deep-pocketed industry groups are coming to his defense. Rep. Richard Neal (D-Mass.) will face off with Holyoke, Mass., Mayor Alex Morse in a Sept. 1 primary election that has drawn national attention. Morse is the latest progressive challenger to threaten a longtime incumbent in a cycle where progressives pulled off several victories.
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