Longtime Democrat congressman takes on younger, left-wing primary challenger in Massachusetts

Massachusetts Rep. Stephen Lynch goes up against a primary challenger Tuesday who says the incumbent is too old and too moderate for the Boston-area district.
Longtime Democrat congressman takes on younger, left-wing primary challenger in Massachusetts

Incumbent Massachusetts Representative Stephen Lynch is facing a primary challenger this Tuesday. The challenger’s campaign centers on the argument that Lynch is too old and too moderate for the Boston-area district he represents. This election highlights a generational and ideological contest within the Democratic party.

  • Massachusetts Rep. Stephen Lynch is facing a primary challenger.
  • The challenger asserts that Lynch is too old for the position.
  • The challenger also criticizes Lynch for being too moderate for the Boston-area district.
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