Biden-Harris favorite gets second shot at Congress, beats Squad-backed candidate

Dan Koh, a former Biden administration aide, won a crowded primary in Massachusetts to replace Rep. Seth Moulton, who ended his House tenure after a failed Senate run. Koh, who had the backing of President Biden and Vice President Harris, will now face Republican Micah Jones in the general election. Koh previously lost a close primary race in 2018 and is campaigning on progressive policies like universal healthcare and abolishing ICE.

• Dan Koh won the Democratic primary in Massachusetts’ 6th Congressional District, aiming to replace Rep. Seth Moulton.
• Koh received endorsements from President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris due to his previous White House experience.
• This is Koh’s second attempt at a House seat, having narrowly lost the Democratic nomination in 2018.
• He advocates for progressive policies such as universal healthcare and abolishing ICE.
• Rep. Seth Moulton, the incumbent, lost his bid for the Senate against Sen. Ed Markey after a contentious primary.
• Koh will face Republican Micah Jones, who is running unopposed in his primary.
• Koh’s family has a history of federal government service.