Politics

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…

WORCESTER, MA — Congressman Seth Moulton, a Marblehead native who recently bought a house in town, officially secured his spot on the September primary ballot for the United States Senate, successfully clearing the state party’s 15% threshold at the 2026 Massachusetts Democratic State Convention at the DCU Center in Worcester. Moulton earned 27% of the delegate vote. Congressman Seth Moulton, a Marblehead native, will be on the September primary ballot challenging Sen. Ed Markey. COURTESY PHOTO "At the beginning of this race, the ‘party insider’…

Under the sweltering sun outside the State House May 27, a large crowd of pro-housing advocates gathered on the front steps of Beacon Hill to urge lawmakers to pass zoning reforms aimed at accelerating housing production across the state. But even at a rally centered on a statewide housing crisis, Marblehead repeatedly found itself at the center of the conversation. And one resident, in particular, had become something of a celebrity. David Modica, whose remarks at Town Meeting in May went viral online, drew some…

Democratic candidates seeking to succeed Seth Moulton in Massachusetts’ 6th Congressional District discussed a wide range of issues at a tri-town forum in Swampscott on Thursday evening, sponsored by the Marblehead, Swampscott and Nahant Democratic committees. The six Democratic candidates are software engineer Beth Andres-Black of Middleton, business owner John Beccia of Lynnfield, former White House aide Dan Koh of Andover, Salem veterinarian Dr. Mariah Lancaster, state Rep. Tram Nguyen of Andover and former state Rep. Jamie Zahlaway Belsito of Topsfield. The candidates voiced similar…