Dec 27
Ed Markey, Massachusetts Congressman, Announces Run For John Kerry Seat In Special Election
Posted in: Today's ChiliRep. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) is running for the seat expected to be vacated by Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) upon his confirmation as secretary of state, the Boston Globe reports Thursday.
“I have decided to run for the U.S. Senate because this fight is too important,” Markey said in a statement to the Globe. “There is so much at stake.”
Markey is the first major candidate to announce a run, while Reps. Mike Capuano (D-Mass.) and Stephen Lynch (D-Mass.) have also signaled interest in running. Defeated Sen. Scott Brown (R-Mass.) has not said what he will do, but would be a strong candidate in a special election given his personal popularity.
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