Overview
- The 46-year-old congressman argues Markey should not seek another six-year term at 80 and cites his half-century in Congress.
- Moulton says his campaign will prioritize affordability, universal health care, climate action, gun safety and protecting democracy.
- A late-September Advantage/Fiscal Alliance poll found Moulton leading Markey 43% to 21% among likely voters, and 38% to 30% among Democrats.
- Markey touts endorsements from groups and Massachusetts officials, and his campaign criticized Moulton for launching during a federal government shutdown.
- Moulton faces intra-party backlash over past comments on transgender athletes, the Democratic primary is set for Sept. 1, 2026, and his run creates an open 6th District House race.