2018 7th District Democratic Primary
Stories on the 2018 Democratic primary in the 7th Congressional District
24 Percent Of 7th District Primary Voters Had Not Voted In Previous 5 Primaries
U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley touted her campaign’s ability to “expand the electorate” in her primary win. And an analysis finds that new voters did indeed show up in a major...
'The District Has Changed': How Ayanna Pressley Won The 7th
With much less money and without the advantages of incumbency, Pressley waged a gritty, grassroots campaign to rout Rep. Michael Capuano.
'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.
'Change Can't Wait': Ayanna Pressley On Primary Win, Bid For Congress
Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley defeated incumbent Rep. Michael Capuano, D-Mass., in the primary for Massachusetts' 7th Congressional District.
Ayanna Pressley Campaign Says She'll Keep Turning Down Corporate Donations In Congress
Turning down money from business groups could further solidify Pressley's populist credentials. But Pressley’s decision also could sour relations between her and companies that preferred incumbent U.S. Rep. Michael Capuano.
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What Should Democrats Learn From Progressive Victories? Run On Hope
What today’s new wave of progressive candidates of color are bringing back into focus for voters, writes Miles Howard, is the idea that another world is possible.
Ayanna Pressley Says Her Election Is 'A Mandate For Hope'
In her first one-on-one interview since her historic victory, Pressley reflects on the highs and lows of the campaign and how she sought to "change the math."
Voters React To Ayanna Pressley's Stunning Democratic Primary Victory
Some voters see Pressley's win over longtime incumbent Congressman Mike Capuano as a sign of a major shift underway in the district -- and in many other parts of the...
Town-By-Town Results: Pressley's Huge Margin In Boston Propelled Her Well Past Capuano
Ayanna Pressley beat incumbent Rep. Michael Capuano handily, winning by about 17 percentage points overall.
A Roundtable Discussion On The Pressley Victory
To talk about the results of Tuesday's primary election, focusing on the Ayanna Pressley victory over Michael Capuano, political strategists Gene Hartigan and Marie St. Fleur joined Bob Oakes on...
A Stunner: Ayanna Pressley Topples Michael Capuano In Nationally Watched 7th District Race
Capuano touted experience, Pressley stressed change. Voters wanted the latter.
Capuano, Pressley Make Final Push For Votes In 7th District
Ayanna Pressley is running on change, and Rep. Michael Capuano is running on his record and long experience.
Pressley Says Voters Have A Choice: Status Quo Or Changing Washington
Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley, who is running against Rep. Michael Capuano for the 7th District, says she'll be a strong voice for change in Washington.
Capuano Says Voters Want Policy Substance Over Identity Politics
Michael Capuano talks about his race to keep his seat, a possible impeachment against President Trump and his thoughts on infrastructure and gun control.
'A Serious Campaign': Capuano And Pressley Make Final Pushes To Get Out Vote
Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley will need to turn out new voters if she hopes to overcome incumbent Michael Capuano's advantages in the Massachusetts Democratic primary for the 7th District....
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.
Capuano Touts Experience While Pressley Calls For Change At Democratic Forum
Rep. Michael Capuano and challenger Ayanna Pressley faced off Tuesday, and they sought to showcase their differences instead of their similarities.
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.
In 7th District, Democrats Want More Standing Up To Trump
The question facing Democrats is whether escalation is better electoral politics than issues and policy.
Younger Democrats Seem To Be Angling For A Changing Of The Guard
Among likely Democratic primary voters in the 7th district, just one-third of poll respondents said they think the party should again choose Nancy Pelosi as speaker, if Democrats win the...