Endorsements for Boston, MA Democratic primary election, September 1, 2026

Here are my endorsements and commentary about the Boston, MA Democratic primary election on September 1, 2026. I focus here on contested races in my districts, i.e., MA-7, Governor’s Council District 3, and State Senate Suffolk and Middlesex. U.S. Senate: Ed Markey Ed Markey has been a regular disappointment since Trump’s second inauguration for not doing enough to oppose the administration. However, at least his heart is in the right place. In contrast, Seth Moulton is a transphobic asshole and a quintessential “centrist” whose positions shift from day to day for political expediency. If you don’t believe me you’re welcome to read up on him yourself. Both of our choices in this race are poor, but Moulton is much worse. Governor’s Council: Margie Palladino Palladino’s opponent, the incumbent Mara Dolan, has been endorsed by the State Police Association of Massachusetts and the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association. These are automatic disqualifiers. And then there’s this, from…