Press Releases

The Ed Markey for Senate campaign today released a new ad, “77 Cents,” which highlights Rep. Ed Markey’s efforts to fight for equal pay for equal work, force insurance companies to cover preventive health services for women and protect a woman’s right to choose. More »

Rep. Ed Markey released the following statement today after receiving the endorsement of the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA):

“I am honored to have the endorsement of the APFA. Flight attendants play a critical role securing our nation’s air travel system and it has been my privilege to stand with them over the years. We must all work together to keep our country safe and ensuring that airplane cabins are free from the threat of knives is an important part of that effort.” More »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andrew Zucker: 617-398-0428; Giselle Barry: 781-960-5338 Charlestown, Massachusetts – Rep. Ed Markey released the following statement today on Boston Mayor Tom Menino: “Tom Menino is one of the greatest mayors in the country and in Boston’s history. He has combined an unparalleled commitment to Boston’s neighborhoods with a vision for what the broader city can become. Tom […] More »

Charlestown, Massachusetts – During last night’s primary debate between Ed Markey and Stephen Lynch, the candidates aired their differences on issues such as Lynch’s anti-choice stance and support for the sequester. But the debate’s pivotal moment occurred when Ed Markey confronted Stephen Lynch about his decision to vote with every single House Republican against President Obama’s Affordable Care Act. More »

Wednesday, March 27, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andrew Zucker: 617-398-0428; Giselle Barry: 781-960-5338 Markey Pressing Lynch On Opposition To Affordable Care Act the Pivotal Moment During Tonight’s Debate  Needham, Massachusetts – Speaking directly to the people of the Commonwealth, Ed Markey tonight discussed his record of fighting for Massachusetts and getting real results. He spoke about […] More »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andrew Zucker: 617-398-0428; Giselle Barry: 781-960-5338 Charlestown, Massachusetts – Rep. Ed Markey released the following statement today on the fight for marriage equality as the United States Supreme Court hears oral arguments regarding California’s Proposition 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act: “The fight for marriage equality should not be about politics. It is […] More »

Rep. Ed Markey released the following statement today after receiving the endorsement of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU):

“The Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union is a powerful champion on behalf of its members and a true fighter for social and economic justice, and I am honored to receive their endorsement. I am proud of my record standing up for workers rights, affordable health care and increasing the minimum wage, and I want to bring this fight for our working men and women to the Senate.” More »

Friday, March 22, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andrew Zucker: 617-398-0428; Giselle Barry: 781-960-5338  Charlestown, Massachusetts – Today, Rep. Ed Markey released the following statement on the third anniversary of the Affordable Care Act: “Voting for the Affordable Care Act was the most important vote I’ve taken in Congress. Three years after passing this historic reform, nearly 60,000 […] More »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: ANDREW ZUCKER (617) 398-0428; GISELLE BARRY (781) 960-5338 Charlestown, Massachusetts – Markey campaign manager Sarah Benzing released the following statement today following reports Tom Steyer has paid for Facebook ads targeting Stephen Lynch, a violation of the People’s Pledge: “Tom Steyer’s online advertising effort, while limited to Facebook, represents a clear […] More »

Rep. Ed Markey released the following statement today denouncing Tom Steyer’s involvement in the Massachusetts Senate special election:

“As I stated when I first learned about Tom Steyer’s demands on Monday, these kinds of tactics have no place in our political discourse and should be repudiated. Mr. Steyer should immediately withdraw his threats and ultimatum, and stay out of this Senate race. This campaign should be about the people of this state, and I remain committed to giving Massachusetts voters a debate about the issues they care about most” More »