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Moulton Launches Senate Bid, Rejects AIPAC Donations

10/17/2025

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Congressman Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) announced his Senate bid against incumbent Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and will return $35,000 in donations from the pro-Israel group AIPAC.
Moulton criticized AIPAC for aligning with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's government, saying he supports Israel but not its current leadership.
An AIPAC spokesperson condemned Moulton's decision as an attempt to gain attention.
A poll shows Moulton leading Markey among likely Massachusetts Democratic voters, 38% to about 30%.

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Congressman Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) announced his Senate bid against incumbent Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and will return $35,000 in donations from the pro-Israel group AIPAC.
Moulton criticized AIPAC for aligning with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's government, saying he supports Israel but not its current leadership.
An AIPAC spokesperson condemned Moulton's decision as an attempt to gain attention.
A poll shows Moulton leading Markey among likely Massachusetts Democratic voters, 38% to about 30%.