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Senator John Kerry

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Second Democrat to Get in Race, Lynch Announces on Facebook

U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch posted a YouTube video Thursday morning with an announcement that he is running for U.S. Senate.

  While Congressman Stephen Lynch (D-South Boston) isn’t expected to make a formal announcement until later Thursday afternoon, a new Stephen Lynch for Senate Facebook page popped up Thursday morning with a link to a “Stephen Lynch for US Senate Announcement” YouTube video that announces Lynch’s Senate candidacy. Earlier in the morning, the Stephen Lynch for Congress Facebook page had posted a message directing people to the newly created Senate page for news “on today’s plans and schedule.” Lynch is expected to make an announcement at 4 p.m. on Thursday at the Ironworkers Local 7 Hall in South Boston. Lynch would be the second Democrat running for the unexpired term left vacant by John Kerry’s confirmation to Secretary of State earlier …

In this Article:

Who Do You Think Should Run for Kerry’s Seat?, Kerry Confirmed As Secretary of State, Senate Election Scheduled for June, and Congressman Edward Markey Says He Will Run For U.S. Senate

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Kerry Confirmed As Secretary of State, Senate Election Scheduled for June

U.S. Senator Kerry will replace Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State.

The U.S. Senate has confirmed U.S. Sen. John Kerry as the new Secretary of State. With only three dissenting votes, the Senate vote came on Tuesday afternoon. Kerry will take over for Hillary Clinton, who is leaving her post after four years. The move means Kerry will have to resign as a U.S. senator from Massachusetts, paving the way for a special senate election. The primary election is scheduled for April 30 and the general election will be held on June 25. U.S. Congressman Ed Markey, D-MA, has announced he is running for the seat. U.S. Congressman Stephen Lynch, D-MA has hinted that he may run.  As for an interim senator for Kerry's seat, Gov. Deval Patrick plans to announce his pick on Wednesday, Jan. 30, according to the Boston …

In this Article:

Date Set For Massachusetts Special Senate Election (in Waltham Patch), Who Do You Think Should Run for Kerry’s Seat?, and Congressman Edward Markey Says He Will Run For U.S. Senate

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