Kelly Garrity
@kellygarrity.bsky.social
Reporter @ politico covering Massachusetts
Rep. Ayanna Pressley on whether Sen. Chuck Schumer should step aside as minority leader:
November 11, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Rep. Ayanna Pressley on whether Sen. Chuck Schumer should step aside as minority leader:
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pair of Fall River election stories this morning: Catching up with Mayor Coogan after the election, he says this will be his last term in office, saying declining voter support shows there's a "time limit" on the job for voters www.heraldnews.com/story/news/p...
Fall River Mayor Coogan says he won't run again in 2027, wants to 'finish strong'
Hours after an extremely narrow fourth win for mayor, Paul Coogan was back at work, saying he has to "finish strong." He won't run again in 2027.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:06 PM
pair of Fall River election stories this morning: Catching up with Mayor Coogan after the election, he says this will be his last term in office, saying declining voter support shows there's a "time limit" on the job for voters www.heraldnews.com/story/news/p...
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news - Rep. Ayanna Pressley is seriously considering jumping into the race for the Massachusetts Senate seat currently held by fellow Democrat Ed Markey and has been checking in with allies about a possible run, per four ppl familiar
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Ayanna Presley is considering a Senate run in Massachusetts
The progressive Boston Democrat is quietly consulting with allies on whether to run for the seat held by Sen. Ed Markey.
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November 4, 2025 at 10:41 PM
news - Rep. Ayanna Pressley is seriously considering jumping into the race for the Massachusetts Senate seat currently held by fellow Democrat Ed Markey and has been checking in with allies about a possible run, per four ppl familiar
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www.politico.com/newsletters/... The Working Families Party (ri wfp, to be precise) arrived here with a bang when it unseated RI House Majority Leader John DeSimone in '16. @kellygarrity.bsky.social reports on how WFP is setting up shop in MA
The Working Families Party arrives
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October 23, 2025 at 1:29 PM
www.politico.com/newsletters/... The Working Families Party (ri wfp, to be precise) arrived here with a bang when it unseated RI House Majority Leader John DeSimone in '16. @kellygarrity.bsky.social reports on how WFP is setting up shop in MA
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A Maine oyster farmer running for Senate is winning praise from some Democrats.
But he could end up facing a primary against a candidate that party leaders are actively recruiting to run: Gov. Janet Mills.
But he could end up facing a primary against a candidate that party leaders are actively recruiting to run: Gov. Janet Mills.
Graham Platner has a growing Senate fan club
The Maine oyster farmer is winning praise from some Democrats as he prepares to face Chuck Schumer’s dream recruit.
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October 9, 2025 at 2:56 PM
A Maine oyster farmer running for Senate is winning praise from some Democrats.
But he could end up facing a primary against a candidate that party leaders are actively recruiting to run: Gov. Janet Mills.
But he could end up facing a primary against a candidate that party leaders are actively recruiting to run: Gov. Janet Mills.
Rep. Katherine Clark talked to reporters about at potential Moulton/Markey Senate matchup at an event in Boston today:
October 7, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Rep. Katherine Clark talked to reporters about at potential Moulton/Markey Senate matchup at an event in Boston today:
Gov. Maura Healey is headlining a lunchtime fundraiser for the Women Governors Fund in Boston Monday alongside other Dem women govs (plus Gov. Andy Beshear & former Gov. Gina Raimondo).
Tickets range from $500 to $25,000. Governors will be in town for a DGA meeting. #mapoli
Tickets range from $500 to $25,000. Governors will be in town for a DGA meeting. #mapoli
October 3, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Gov. Maura Healey is headlining a lunchtime fundraiser for the Women Governors Fund in Boston Monday alongside other Dem women govs (plus Gov. Andy Beshear & former Gov. Gina Raimondo).
Tickets range from $500 to $25,000. Governors will be in town for a DGA meeting. #mapoli
Tickets range from $500 to $25,000. Governors will be in town for a DGA meeting. #mapoli
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September 10, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Hundreds of supporters and several state and local electeds are at Boston City Hall for Mayor Michelle Wu’s press conference on the letter from AG Pam Bondi. There’s a band kicking things off. #bospoli
August 19, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Hundreds of supporters and several state and local electeds are at Boston City Hall for Mayor Michelle Wu’s press conference on the letter from AG Pam Bondi. There’s a band kicking things off. #bospoli
Inbox: Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is holding a press conference tomorrow morning on the city’s response to the letter from Attorney General Pam Bondi asking for details on how Boston plans to “eliminate laws… that impede federal immigration enforcement.” #bospoli
August 18, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Inbox: Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is holding a press conference tomorrow morning on the city’s response to the letter from Attorney General Pam Bondi asking for details on how Boston plans to “eliminate laws… that impede federal immigration enforcement.” #bospoli
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SCOOP: Sen. @edmarkey.bsky.social will announce support from @repmcgovern.bsky.social , whose district includes part of Western Mass, as soon as tomorrow. In a video, McGovern emphasizes Markey's work on food security, housing, health care and battling inequity. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2025/07/brie...
Briefings: Markey's East & West Support United with Backing from McGovern… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
Worcester Rep James McGovern, who also represents much of Franklin and Hampshire counties, announced his support for Senator Ed Markey.
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July 31, 2025 at 2:23 AM
SCOOP: Sen. @edmarkey.bsky.social will announce support from @repmcgovern.bsky.social , whose district includes part of Western Mass, as soon as tomorrow. In a video, McGovern emphasizes Markey's work on food security, housing, health care and battling inequity. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2025/07/brie...
In politics, sometimes name recognition isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.
Just ask Geoffrey Epstein, who’s running for mayor in Framingham. politi.co/3UBFoje via @politico.com #mapoli
Just ask Geoffrey Epstein, who’s running for mayor in Framingham. politi.co/3UBFoje via @politico.com #mapoli
Not THAT Geoffrey Epstein
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July 29, 2025 at 6:23 PM
In politics, sometimes name recognition isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.
Just ask Geoffrey Epstein, who’s running for mayor in Framingham. politi.co/3UBFoje via @politico.com #mapoli
Just ask Geoffrey Epstein, who’s running for mayor in Framingham. politi.co/3UBFoje via @politico.com #mapoli
At the New Hampshire Institute of Politics it’s 2028 already. #nhpolitics
July 25, 2025 at 5:47 PM
At the New Hampshire Institute of Politics it’s 2028 already. #nhpolitics
A new Globe/Suffolk poll of the Boston mayoral race has Mayor Michelle Wu leading Josh Kraft 60 / 30. #bospoli www.bostonglobe.com/2025/07/21/m...
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu holds commanding 30-point lead over Josh Kraft, Suffolk University/Boston Globe poll shows - The Boston Globe
The poll of 500 Boston voters likely to participate in the Sept. 9 preliminary election showed a wide gulf between Wu and Kraft, who drew 30 percent support to her 60 percent.
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July 21, 2025 at 11:18 AM
A new Globe/Suffolk poll of the Boston mayoral race has Mayor Michelle Wu leading Josh Kraft 60 / 30. #bospoli www.bostonglobe.com/2025/07/21/m...
More than two dozen state & local officials endorsed Sen. Ed Markey for reelection today.
The cities & towns they represent span the congressional district that one of Markey's potential primary challengers, Rep. Jake Auchincloss, represents. politi.co/3TjDWle #mapoli
The cities & towns they represent span the congressional district that one of Markey's potential primary challengers, Rep. Jake Auchincloss, represents. politi.co/3TjDWle #mapoli
Markey marks his territory
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July 1, 2025 at 7:04 PM
More than two dozen state & local officials endorsed Sen. Ed Markey for reelection today.
The cities & towns they represent span the congressional district that one of Markey's potential primary challengers, Rep. Jake Auchincloss, represents. politi.co/3TjDWle #mapoli
The cities & towns they represent span the congressional district that one of Markey's potential primary challengers, Rep. Jake Auchincloss, represents. politi.co/3TjDWle #mapoli
At tonight’s NYC mayoral debate, two candidates for mayor — Zohran Mamdani and Brad Lander — said they believe @wutrain.bsky.social is the most effective member of the Democratic party. #bospoli www.politico.com/live-updates...
Effective Dem
Follow POLITICO's live coverage of the first NYC mayoral primary debate.
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June 5, 2025 at 1:05 AM
At tonight’s NYC mayoral debate, two candidates for mayor — Zohran Mamdani and Brad Lander — said they believe @wutrain.bsky.social is the most effective member of the Democratic party. #bospoli www.politico.com/live-updates...
Former Boston Mayor/former Labor Sec. Marty Walsh is playing a little in Boston’s City Council race.
He donated the $1,000 max to former Councilor Frank Baker’s comeback campaign, campaign finance records show. #bospoli
He donated the $1,000 max to former Councilor Frank Baker’s comeback campaign, campaign finance records show. #bospoli
May 28, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Former Boston Mayor/former Labor Sec. Marty Walsh is playing a little in Boston’s City Council race.
He donated the $1,000 max to former Councilor Frank Baker’s comeback campaign, campaign finance records show. #bospoli
He donated the $1,000 max to former Councilor Frank Baker’s comeback campaign, campaign finance records show. #bospoli
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As expected, Josh Kraft set to start pouring vast amounts of his own money into Boston mayoral campaign, per @kellygarrity.bsky.social
Campaign blew through $100K in payroll last month
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Campaign blew through $100K in payroll last month
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Massachusetts Playbook
Kelly Garrity's must-read rundown of what's up on Beacon Hill and beyond.
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May 23, 2025 at 11:55 AM
As expected, Josh Kraft set to start pouring vast amounts of his own money into Boston mayoral campaign, per @kellygarrity.bsky.social
Campaign blew through $100K in payroll last month
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Campaign blew through $100K in payroll last month
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Inbox: Angela Menino, the wife of former Boston Mayor Tom Menino, is endorsing Michelle Wu for reelection. She says her late husband would've, too. #bospoli
May 12, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Inbox: Angela Menino, the wife of former Boston Mayor Tom Menino, is endorsing Michelle Wu for reelection. She says her late husband would've, too. #bospoli
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell appears to be among the donors who gave the $1,000 max to Josh Kraft’s mayoral campaign in April.
Goodell was in Washington today for a press conference with President Donald Trump to announce that DC will host the 2027 NFL draft. #bospoli
Goodell was in Washington today for a press conference with President Donald Trump to announce that DC will host the 2027 NFL draft. #bospoli
May 5, 2025 at 7:09 PM
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell appears to be among the donors who gave the $1,000 max to Josh Kraft’s mayoral campaign in April.
Goodell was in Washington today for a press conference with President Donald Trump to announce that DC will host the 2027 NFL draft. #bospoli
Goodell was in Washington today for a press conference with President Donald Trump to announce that DC will host the 2027 NFL draft. #bospoli
Suffolk County DA Kevin Hayden is endorsing Boston Mayor Michelle Wu for reelection politi.co/44HXshU via @politico.com #bospoli
Hayden backs Wu for Round 2
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April 28, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Suffolk County DA Kevin Hayden is endorsing Boston Mayor Michelle Wu for reelection politi.co/44HXshU via @politico.com #bospoli
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April 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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