2018 7th District Democratic Primary

Stories on the 2018 Democratic primary in the 7th Congressional District

Ayanna Pressley speaks at her campaign office in Boston. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

'We Built A Movement': Ayanna Pressley Reflects On Her Road To Victory

Pressley discusses her path to victory in the 7th district and what she'll do now.

Radio Boston

10:03Sep 11, 2018

Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley and U.S. Rep. Mike Capuano participate in a debate at the the McCormack Graduate School of Policy and Global Studies at UMass Boston. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

Liquor Licenses And The Fairmount Line: Evaluating Pressley And Capuano Claims

In their debate last week, the two Democratic candidates in the 7th district highlighted what they consider some of their major accomplishments as politicians. We evaluate those claims.

Radio Boston

12:02Aug 14, 2018

Capuano And Pressley Face Off In 7th Congressional District Debate

The incumbent, Rep. Mike Capuano, and his challenger, Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley, tussled over transportation, housing and ICE.

Radio Boston

59:04Aug 7, 2018

U.S. Rep. Michael Capuano and his Democratic challenger, Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley (Robin Lubbock, Jesse Costa/WBUR)

New WBUR Poll: Capuano Holds Double-Digit Lead Over Pressley

Incumbent Democratic Congressman Michael Capuano is facing a primary challenge from Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley.

Radio Boston

12:20Aug 2, 2018

U.S. Rep. Michael Capuano at WBUR (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

Capuano Says Voters Look Behind Identity Politics To The Issues

Congressman Michael Capuano will face a Democratic primary challenge from Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley.

Radio Boston

12:01Feb 1, 2018

In Congressional Run, Pressley Says She Wants To Take Her Work 'Higher And Farther'

Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley will challenge Rep. Michael Capuano in the Democratic primary for the 7th district.

Radio Boston

09:30Feb 1, 2018