Self-funded CEO claims GOP nomination to challenge Massachusetts Democrat’s second-term bid

Former medical device executive Mike Minogue won the Massachusetts gubernatorial primary Tuesday, defeating Brian Shortsleeve, a former executive at the MBTA, the state-run transit agency. The winner will now face favored Democratic Gov. Maura Healey, who is running for a second term. Massachusetts has had continuous Democratic representation in Congress since 1996, but Republicans have […]

80-year-old Dem beats back generational challenge after going all-in on trans athletes

One of the only Democrats stumping for transgender rights on the campaign trail fought back a younger challenger pushing generational change in the Senate. Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., withstood a challenge from Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., to again be crowned as Massachusetts’ Democratic nominee for Senate in his quest for a third full term on […]

Scandal-plagued ‘Squad’ rep cruises to Democratic nomination with no GOP roadblocks in view

Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., is officially the Democratic nominee for Massachusetts‘ 7th Congressional District after facing no challengers in Tuesday’s primary. But despite controversies involving Pressley’s personal finances, her husband and racially charged remarks she’s made, the “Squad member” will face no Republican candidate in the November general election. Pressley’s district encompasses roughly three-quarters of […]

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