Massachusetts Republicans to Select Challengers for Elizabeth Warren, Stephen Lynch in State Primary

Primary Elections Draw Near

Republicans in Massachusetts are set to select their challengers to Democratic Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Stephen Lynch in the state's September primary elections.

The primary election will be held on September 4, 2024, and the general election will be held on November 5, 2024.

Warren and Lynch Seek Reelection

Warren, a progressive Democrat, has been in the Senate since 2013. She is a vocal critic of President Donald Trump and has been a leading voice in the Democratic Party's resistance to his agenda.

Lynch, a more moderate Democrat, has been in the Senate since 2013. He is a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee.

Republican Challengers Emerge

Several Republicans have already announced their candidacies for the Senate races, including:

• Geoff Diehl, a former state representative and Trump supporter
• Kevin O'Connor, a businessman and former Navy SEAL
• Shiva Ayyadurai, an engineer and entrepreneur

The Republican primary is expected to be competitive, and the winner will face an uphill battle against Warren or Lynch in the general election.

Warren and Lynch Favored in General Election

Warren and Lynch are both considered to be strong favorites in the general election, according to recent polls.

A poll conducted by the University of Massachusetts Amherst in January 2024 found that Warren would defeat Diehl by a margin of 53% to 42% in a hypothetical matchup.

The same poll found that Lynch would defeat O'Connor by a margin of 52% to 43%.