Politics

The Marblehead Town Clerk's Office has released early voting hours for the Sept. 1 state primary. They are: Sat., Aug. 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Monday, Aug. 24, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.Tuesday, Aug. 25, 8:30a.m.-4 p.m.Wednesday, Aug. 26, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.Friday, Aug. 28, 8:30 a.m.-noon All early voting happens at Abbot Hall, Washington Street. Here are the ballots voters will see when they come to the ballot box: Check out our 6th District Congressional Voters Guide HERE.

Six Democrats vying to represent Massachusetts’ 6th Congressional District laid out competing visions for the North Shore and the country during an Aug. 6 debate in Lynn, finding common ground on problems from housing costs to health care while drawing sharper distinctions over foreign policy, political experience and how aggressively to remake government. Bethany Andres-Beck, John Beccia, Jamie Belsito, Dan Koh, Mariah Lancaster and Tram Nguyen fielded questions about trust in government, health care, housing, national defense and engaging younger voters. The six Democrats running…

In just a few weeks, on Sept. 1, Marblehead voters will head to the polls for the state's primary election, deciding among six Democratic candidates for the 6th Congressional District. The winner will run against Republican Micah Jones. To help voters prepare, the Marblehead Current has partnered with other members of the North Shore/Merrimack Valley news consortium, including Swampscott Tides, Andover News, Manchester Cricket and Burlington Buzz, to create this 6th District Voter Guide. Inside, you'll find profiles of the candidates seeking to represent the 6th District, along with…

Since Rick Jakious ended his campaign for the 6th Congressional District seat in April, Marblehead’s Democratic donors have not rallied behind any of the six Democrats remaining in the race, federal filings show. In the more than three months since the Swampscott Democrat and former chief of staff to Marblehead native Seth Moulton dropped out, citing fundraising struggles, the remaining members of the Democratic field have collected just $7,120 combined in itemized Marblehead contributions. During the same period, Republican Micah Jones, the only GOP candidate…

Marblehead native and U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton and Sen. Ed Markey sparred Monday night over age, leadership, foreign policy and the future of the Democratic Party in a contentious debate with the rivals repeatedly accusing each other of misleading voters and abandoning core Democratic values. The hourlong debate, hosted by GBH News and Boston 25, came less than a month before the Sept. 1 Democratic primary and highlighted the central contrast in the race: Markey's argument that his decades of progressive leadership remain essential in…

Marblehead native and congressman, Seth Moulton, will face off against Sen. Ed Markey in their second debate tonight at 7 p.m. Moulton, who has served 12 years in Congress, is aiming to take Markey's seat. Tonight's debate will be in Dedham and is sponsored by WGBH and FOX 25 (WFXT-TV). Moulton has been calling for a new generation of leadership on Capitol Hill, while Markey claims his opponent isn't progressive enough for Massachusetts voters. Sen. Ed Markey and Rep. Seth Moulton in their first debate…

Marblehead native Rep. Seth Moulton faced U.S. Sen. Ed Markey in their debate for the Democratic nomination for Markey's U.S. Senate seat. The debate, hosted by WWLP in Chicopee on July 8, largely centered on Moulton's argument that Democrats need a new generation of leadership and Markey's defense of his decades-long record in Congress. Moulton argued repeatedly that Democrats need "a new playbook" after recent electoral setbacks and should invest in younger leaders. "We need someone who is going to change the playbook, invest in…