Congressman Seth Moulton Announces Run for U.S. Senate
Seth Moulton is challenging incumbent Sen. Ed Markey, citing the need for a new generation of leadership in the Democratic party.
Moulton, 46, announced his Senate campaign, arguing that it's time for change.
“We’re in crisis, and with everything we learned last election, I just don’t believe Sen. Markey should be running for another six-year term at 80 years old,”he said in a video accompanying his announcement.
- Moulton has represented Massachusetts' 6th Congressional District for a decade.
- Markey, 79, is running for his third full term in the Senate.
Moulton criticized the Democratic party for sticking to the status quo and not fighting hard enough.
Author's summary: Moulton challenges Markey for Senate seat.