Politics & Government
Markey Wins Decisively Among Malden Democrats, Gomez Takes Slight Lead
Malden's congressman took more than twice the votes of Rep. Stephen Lynch, securing more than 71 percent of the vote on his home turf.
5,644 Malden voters turned out for Tuesday night's primary vote to replace Fmr. Sen. John Kerry's vacant Senate seat. .Â
For the Democrats, Malden Rep. Edward Markey secured a large win over Rep. Stephen Lynch, with 3,525 to 1,392 votes.Â
On the Republican ballot, private equity investor Gabriel Gomez secured a less decisive lead over Fmr. US Attorney Michael Sullivan and State Rep. Daniel Winslow.Â
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You can see the full break down in the unofficial results provided below.
Voters will now choose between Markey and Gomez on Tuesday, June 25.Â
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Democrats:Â
Stephen Lynch
1392 Edward Markey
3525 Write-Ins
7 Total
4924
1392 Edward Markey
3525 Write-Ins
7 Total
4924
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Republicans:Â
Gabriel Gomez
327 Michael Sullivan
299 Daniel Winslow
88 Write-Ins
4 Total
718
327 Michael Sullivan
299 Daniel Winslow
88 Write-Ins
4 Total
718
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