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Tuesday, January 29, 2013

John Kerry Confirmed As Secretary of State

Kerry will replace Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State.

With only three dissenting votes, the U.S. Senate has confirmed John Kerry as the new Secretary of State. Kerry will take over for Hillary Clinton, who is leaving the post after four years. The move means Kerry will have to resign as a senator soon paving the way for a special senate election. The primary election is scheduled for April 30 and the general election will be held on June 25.  U.S. Congressman Ed Markey, D-MA, has announced he is running for the seat. U.S. Congressman Stephen Lynch, D-MA has hinted that he may run.  As for an interim senator for Kerry's seat, Gov. Deval Patrick plans to announce his pick on Wednesday, Jan. 30, according to the Boston Herald.

In this Article:

Date Set For Massachusetts Special Senate Election (in Waltham Patch), Markey Says He Will Run For U.S. Senate (in Waltham Patch), and Report: Lynch to Challenge Markey for Kerry's Seat (in Waltham Patch)

Sunday, December 23, 2012

Congressman Lynch Says He is Considering Senate Run

Congressman Stephen Lynch is deciding on whether to run for John Kerry's Senate seat.

Massachusetts Congressman Stephen Lynch said he is definitely considering running for John Kerry's senate seat. The South Boston Democrat was on the Joe Ligotti Show on WTKK Radio Saturday afternoon and said he would be honored to be a Senator. Kerry has been nominated by President Barack Obama to replace Hillary Clinton as secretary of state and is expected to be confirmed. Kerry, a Democrat, has served as one of Massachusetts' Senators since 1985. If Kerry is confirmed, Gov. Deval Patrick is expected to appoint an interim Senator until a special election can be held. The Boston Herald is reporting Barney Frank is the leading candidate for the interim position. Frank didn't seek reelection to Congress after redistricting was finalized. …

In this Article:

Obama Will Choose Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry as Secretary of State Nominee (in Foxborough Patch), Governor Patrick Signs Congressional Redistricting Bill (in Foxborough Patch), and Barney Frank: Changes in District Were a Factor in Retirement Decision (in Foxborough Patch)

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