US EditionRep. Ayanna Pressley to seek re-election, won't run for Senate
Pressley prioritizes family and House work while acknowledging a strong Senate path; polls showed she could lead with 35% support among Democratic primary voters, Suffolk University found.
- On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley said she will not seek the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in 2026 and will run for reelection to her Boston-based House seat.
- Citing family reasons, Pressley said her daughter is in her senior year and she wants to continue her House work, including roles on the House Oversight Committee and mentoring new lawmakers.
- Polls showed Pressley competitive, with 35% support in a three-way race and 74% favorability in a UNH Survey Center poll, while only 6% viewed her unfavorably.
- Her choice could ease Markey's path by consolidating progressive voters, but the Democratic primary contest set for next September remains nationally watched and contentious.
- Pressley said she isn't closing the door to a future Senate run, will discuss her vision at a 'State of the Seventh' in the coming weeks, and plans to bolster Democrats for 2026.
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Squad Member Declines Bid For Higher Office
Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) will not challenge Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) for his seat, opting instead to run for re-election in the House. “Hearing from so many people from throughout our Commonwealth encouraging me to run for the United States Senate was deeply humbling and a testament to the strength of our movement,” Pressley said in a statement. “It would be an honor to serve the whole Commonwealth—but with our daughter in her last year at home …
Squad Member Will Not Challenge Fellow Dem Senator As Party Frets Over Trump
Squad member Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) will not primary challenge Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) in the 2026 election. She is instead opting to run for re-election to her current seat.“Hearing from so many people from throughout our Commonwealth encouraging me to run for the United States Senate was deeply humbling and a testament to the strength of our movement,” Pressley posted to X in a statement on Tuesday.“It would be an honor to serve the whole C…
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