"Pressley has not officially entered the race or clearly indicated that she intends to do so. But she is reportedly considering a run and quietly speaking to allies about the possibility. Pressley, 51, could make a similar age-related argument as Moulton. She is also one of the most notable progressives in the House of Representatives, and could eat away at Markey's more left-leaning base of support. The poll results released this week could further embolden her."
"A University of New Hampshire poll found that 34% of likely voters favor Markey, compared to 25% who would vote for Moulton if the election were held today. But a whopping 35% are still undecided. The UNH poll also found that Pressley is well-liked among the likely voters, with 74% of respondents saying that they had a favorable view of her. The poll found that 55% have a favorable view of Markey, and just 34% have a favorable view of Moulton."
Recent polls indicate a potentially competitive Massachusetts Senate race among Sen. Ed Markey, Rep. Ayanna Pressley, and Rep. Seth Moulton. Markey is widely known as a progressive fixture but will be 80 on Election Day and faces age-related concerns. Moulton, 47, positions himself as a centrist arguing for a new generation of leaders. Pressley, 51, is a prominent House progressive with strong favorability and could erode Markey’s left-leaning support. A UNH poll shows Markey at 34%, Moulton at 25%, and 35% undecided, while Pressley posts a 74% favorability rating. Michelle Wu remains highly favorable but is not running.
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