Ed Markey for u.s. Senate

when ed markey passed the most sweeping judicial reform legislation in the history of massachusetts as a freshman state representative, the powerful interests who controlled the state house chamber moved his desk out into the hall. it was the first time ed markey showed his courage in political office, but it wouldn’t be the last. senator ed markey is a passionate voice for the families and future of massachusetts. first elected to the u.s. house of representatives in 1976 as one of its youngest members, ed has built a powerful, progressive legislative record in congress by standing up for families, fighting the special interests and making an important difference for people in massachusetts and our country. now ed continues his prolific legislative efforts and strong advocacy in the u.s. senate since winning the special election held on june 25th, 2013 to fill the massachusetts senate seat formerly held by john f. kerry, who is now serving as secretary of the u.s. department of state.