Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., endorsed Sen.
Ed Markey, D-Mass., as the incumbent senator faces off against Rep.Seth Moulton, D-Mass., in the Massachusetts Democratic U.S.
Senate primary."At a time when powerful special interests are making life harder for everyday Americans, Massachusetts working families need a champion in the U.S.Senate to stand up for them and fight corporate greed," Ocasio-Cortez said in a statement released by Markey's campaign."Ed Markey has spent his career doing exactly that, from our partnership on the Green New Deal to running his campaign without accepting a dime of corporate PAC money. His work is an inspiration to many of us who are committed to building a better future for all, and that’s why I’m proud to endorse him," the congresswoman added.AOC DOCUMENTS EGG-FREEZING JOURNEY, TAKES AIM AT TRUMP ADMIN OVER WOMEN'S REPRODUCTIVE CHOICESU.S.
Sen.Ed Markey and U.S.
Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez attend a press conference to celebrate the five-year anniversary of the Green New Deal in front of the US Capitol Building in Washington D.C., on Feb.
6, 2024.(Yasin Ozturk/Anadolu via Getty Images)The House lawmaker previously backed Markey during his last election cycle."The toughest fights need the most inspiring leaders, and that’s Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
She’s got vision, she knows what’s at stake, and she never backs down," Markey said in a statement."We introduced the Green New Deal to tackle the climate crisis, lower costs, and build an economy that works for working people, not corporations and billionaires.
I am incredibly proud to have her endorsement and look forward to continuing to fight alongside her for the livable future we deserve."BOMB-THROWER DEM MAKES SHOCKING PROMISE TO KICK SCHUMER TO CURB DURING SENATE DEBATEU.S.Sen.
Ed Markey and Rep.Seth Moulton stand at lecterns ahead of their debate at WWLP-22News on July 8, 2026.
(Suzanne Kreiter/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)Markey, who turned 80 this ...