Jeromie Whalen

Amid statewide contests, like Sen. Ed Markey besting Congressman Seth Moulton in the Democratic Senate primary, western Mass. was home to a number of primaries over seats on Beacon Hill.WAMC kept track of those races Tuesday night, as did Western Mass Politics and Insight Editor-in-Chief Matt Szafranski. He spoke with WAMC about some of those races, as well as the Congressional 1st district primary that featured Rep. Richie Neal fending off a challenge from newcomer Jeromie Whalen.

Massachusetts Congressman Richard Neal will once again face Nadia Milleron come November after the Democrat won Tuesday's primary over a progressive challenger.

Massachusetts Congressman Richard Neal and his opponent, Jeromie Whalen, faced off Wednesday in what will likely be their only primary debate.While it went off without a hitch, there were plenty of jeers and parting shots between Democrats along the way.

With a primary set for Sept. 1, Massachusetts Congressman Richard Neal says he will, in fact, take part in a primary debate with Democratic opponent Jeromie Whalen.

Facing a primary challenge, Massachusetts Congressman Richard Neal says he’s focused on affordability and combatting the president’s agenda.