Summary
Rep. Ayanna Pressley has decided not to run against Sen. Ed Markey in the upcoming election. Instead, she will aim to keep her current position in the U.S. House of Representatives. Pressley cited personal reasons and her commitment to her district as factors in her decision.
Key Facts
- Rep. Ayanna Pressley announced she will not challenge Sen. Ed Markey in a primary election.
- Pressley will run for reelection to her current U.S. House seat next year.
- Sen. Ed Markey, 79, faces pressure from inside his party to step down.
- Rep. Seth Moulton, another Democratic representative from Massachusetts, is running against Markey.
- Pressley is known for being part of the progressive "Squad" in Congress.
- Pressley's decision might help Markey gather support from progressive voters in Massachusetts.
- Pressley cited her daughter's upcoming departure for college and local district needs as reasons for her choice.
- A poll suggested Pressley was a strong contender against both Markey and Moulton.
