Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) has introduced that she is not going to be difficult Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) within the Democratic major subsequent September.
Pressley made the announcement Tuesday, as a substitute saying that she shall be in search of re-election to the U.S. Home of Representatives.
In a stunning transfer, Pressley’s determination comes after latest polling positioned her because the frontrunner towards the incumbent Markey and his solely major challenger up to now in Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06).
“Hearing from so many people from throughout our Commonwealth encouraging me to run for the United States Senate was deeply humbling and a testament to the strength of our movement,” Pressley stated. “It would be an honor to serve the whole Commonwealth—but with our daughter in her last year at home before college and a district that has been in the crosshairs of this White House, I am certain that the Massachusetts 7th is where I belong in this moment.”
A latest UNH Survey Middle ballot discovered that 74% of probably Democratic voters have a positive opinion of Pressley, crushing each Markey (55%) and Moulton (34%) in that class. Simply 6% of these polled seen Pressley unfavorably, decrease than Markey’s 11% and Moulton’s 22%. Solely Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, who only recently gained re-election to town’s nook workplace and has not commented on rumors a few attainable Senate bid, polled larger than Pressley, with 79% of these polled viewing her favorably.
Markey congratulated Pressley on the choice to hunt re-election, calling her “a champion for the 7th Congressional District” in a press release to the Herald.
“Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley is a champion for the 7th Congressional District, for Massachusetts, and for our nation. Justice, equality, and opportunity are the path, and I know with her strength, vision, and tenacity, together we can deliver this future for the people of Massachusetts,” stated Markey. “I share her commitment to the fight against authoritarianism and to take back the House and the Senate in 2026, and I am deeply grateful for her continued partnership.”
Moulton additionally reacted to the information, telling the Herald he appears to be like ahead to working with Pressley once more sooner or later.
“Congresswoman Pressley is a powerful advocate for justice and opportunity in Massachusetts, and I have enormous respect for the work she does,” Moulton stated in a press release. “I look forward to continuing to work with her on behalf of the families we both serve because I value her continued voice in the important debates ahead.”
In her announcement, Pressley listed the protection of her district from the Trump administration as one of many causes she determined to run for re-election.
“That’s why I’m running for re-election to the House of Representatives—to continue building community, governing in close partnership and proximity to my constituents, and continue making progress for the district I’ve proudly represented for the past six years,” Pressley stated. “Now, more than ever, is the time to dig deep, to lean into mutual aid, and to use every tool available to stand in the gap in defense of our neighbors and our democracy.”
The congresswoman says she’s going to talk about her imaginative and prescient for the Democratic Get together at a “State of the Seventh” tackle within the coming weeks.
Pressley was first elected to Congress in 2018, defeating longtime Congressman Michael Capuano and changing into the primary Black lady elected to signify Massachusetts in Congress. She has been re-elected thrice since then, most just lately in 2024 when she ran unopposed.
The Herald has reached out to Chair of the Massachusetts Democratic Get together Steve Kerrigan for remark.
