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politics1 month ago•11 min saved

Massachusetts primary roundup: Markey wins Senate seat as Healey and Minogue secure governors' nominations

In Massachusetts’ primary, Sen. Ed Markey defeated Rep. Seth Moulton to win the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate, while most House incumbents prevailed (with several races decided or uncontested). Notable House results included Richard Neal in District 1, Jim McGovern in District 2, Jake Auchincloss in District 4, Katherine Clark in District 5, Stephen Lynch in District 8, Bill Keating in District 9, Ayanna Pressley in District 7, and Lori Trahan in District 3; Dan Koh defeated Tram Nguyen in District 6. Republican John Deaton ran uncontested for the Senate nomination, and in the governor’s race, Democrat Maura Healey won her nomination uncontested, while Republican Michael Minogue captured the GOP gubernatorial nomination.

via USA Today|

#campaigns-and-elections #democratic-party #massachusetts

politics3 months ago•19 min saved

Tammamdani Hall: How a NYC mayor built a progressive kingmaker

After winning the mayoralty, Zohran Mamdani and NYC-DSA built a powerful, movement-driven operation that endorsed and helped victories for eight candidates, including Assemblymember Claire Valdez for Velázquez’s seat, using videos, fundraisers, rallies, and door-to-door organizing to cement a left-wing coalition against the traditional establishment and the Working Families Party. Mamdani channels La Guardia’s machine-building approach while keeping DSA as an allied force rather than a rival power, making him a kingmaker with a careful balance of influence and independence.

via City & State New York|

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politics4 months ago•5 min saved

Massie rally frames Kentucky primary as national referendum

With three days to go before Kentucky’s primary, Rep. Thomas Massie told a Florence rally that the vote is a national referendum, as he runs against Trump-backed Ed Gallrein and emphasizes high stakes in the campaign’s final days.

via The Courier-Journal|

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campaigns-and-elections9 months ago•3 min saved

Queens Dems and Hochul Announce Special Elections for State Senate Seats

Diana Moreno, a DSA-backed candidate and supporter of Zohran Mamdani, was nominated by the Queens Democratic Party to succeed Mamdani in the upcoming special election for Assembly District 36, with strong backing from local leaders and the DSA, making her the likely winner in a district known for its socialist leanings.

via City & State New York|

#campaigns-and-elections #democratic-socialists-of-america #diana-moreno