Biden-Harris favorite gets second shot at Congress, beats Squad-backed candidate
Dan Koh, backed by Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, won a crowded Democratic primary for the House seat Seth Moulton is vacating in Massachusetts.
TL;DR
- 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.