Ed Markey

North Adams Voters Approve Conte School Renovation on Day of Senate Primary

Lucas Willard — Wed, 01 May 2013 18:21:31 +0000

Many towns across Massachusetts yesterday held local elections on the same day as the U.S. Senate primaries.

In addition to nominating their Democratic and Republican Senatorial candidates, Representative Ed Markey and businessman Gabriel Gomez, respectively, Tuesday was a day for Berkshire County voters to choose their selectmen and members of their local school boards. But for voters in North Adams, it was a day to vote for a nearly $30 million renovation project for the now-closed Conte Middle School.

Gomez Wins Republican Nomination

Paul Tuthill — Wed, 01 May 2013 10:01:44 +0000

A son of Columbian immigrants and a first time candidate has won the Republican nomination to run in the Massachusetts special election for the U.S. Senate seat previously held by John Kerry.

Stage Is Set: Markey,Gomez to Face Off For US Senate

Associated Press — Wed, 01 May 2013 02:17:40 +0000

BOSTON (AP) — Businessman and former Navy SEAL Gabriel Gomez and veteran U.S. Rep. Edward Markey will face each other in a special election in Massachusetts for the U.S. Senate seat previously held by John Kerry.

Congressional Corner with Stephen Lynch - Part 1

Alan Chartock — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:50:00 +0000

The Massachusetts Senate race primary is just weeks away.

In today’s Congressional Corner, Massachusetts Representative Stephen Lynch tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that he hopes to be successful in his race against fellow Congressman Ed Markey.

Polls Show Markey In The Lead In Massachusetts Senate Race

Paul Tuthill — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:53:00 +0000

Polls show Democratic Congressman Ed Markey is the frontrunner in the special election for US Senate in Massachusetts. His primary opponent, Congressman Stephen Lynch is trying to shore up support among key Democratic constituencies.

Gabriel Gomez Enters Republican Senate Race

Paul Tuthill — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 21:56:28 +0000

Gabriel Gomez,one of the three Republicans running in the special U.S. Senate election in Massachusetts, formally launched his campaign on Thursday with events across the state.

Speaking at an American Legion Hall in West Springfield, Gomez introduced himself as a fresh faced political outsider with an appealing life story. He’s the son of Columbian immigrants, a former Navy SEAL and a successful businessman. He said reducing government spending, and creating jobs are top priorities

Mass. Lawmakers Asked to Provide Home Heating Assistance in Shadow of Federal Cuts

Lucas Willard — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 23:25:00 +0000

Advocates for low-income families in Massachusetts are calling on the state and federal governments to increase funding for fuel assistance programs in the shadow of sequestration.

In a few short days, members of Congress must vote to avoid the series of across-the-board spending cuts known as sequestration, but if not; many programs that benefit the neediest families will have their budgets slashed mid-year.

U.S. Rep. Markey Defends Fundraiser with Former NY Gov.

Lucas Willard — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 01:00:00 +0000

BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful Edward Markey is defending a planned fundraiser hosted by former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer.

Massachusetts Republican Party Chairwoman Kirsten Hughes criticized the decision, saying Markey shouldn't "rub elbows with a man best known for his solicitation of prostitutes."

Spitzer was forced from office in 2008 after he was accused of spending thousands of dollars on high-end prostitutes.

The fundraiser for Markey's Senate campaign is planned for later this month in Washington.

Senate candidate Rep. Markey calls for gun laws

Ian Pickus — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 02:42:06 +0000

Democratic U.S. Rep. Edward Markey is joining with other gun control activists to call on Congress to approve tough gun laws.

Markey will meet Monday with Stop Handgun Violence founder John Rosenthal, Middlesex Sheriff Peter Koutoujian and the mother of a gun violence victim to press for quick passage of national gun laws proposed by President Barack Obama.

Scott Brown Will Not Run For U.S. Senate

Paul Tuthill — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 21:49:41 +0000

There will be no senate comeback bid this year for Scott Brown. The former Republican senator announced Friday he will not run in the special election to fill the vacancy left by John Kerry’s departure.

Brown who became a national Republican star with his upset victory in the 2010 special election for senate in Massachusetts, then lost to Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren last year, has decided to sit out this year’s senate campaign.