Thread by @Taniel

I’m going to count down the six most important elections — or “election questions” — in Massachusetts today, in some rough order that combines substantive stakes & suspense, because why not.

6. The state’s most conservative congressmember, Lynch, faces a progressive challenger. This has not drawn enough attn for an upset to be likely, but keep an eye on #MA08 still—esp. for future cycles. (I previewed via voting rights: theappeal.org/politicalrepor…)

5. #MA04: open seat could go to a progressive — but also veer right if most conservative benefits from a 7-way race to snatch primary.

4. We increasingly see talk of sheriffs matter a ton. Well, here’s a sheriff’s race that takes those powers seriously. theappeal.org/politicalrepor…

3. Progressives are trying to oust a bunch of moderate to conservative Dem lawmakers. Question: Will MA join NY, PA, NM, and more as states where they’ve pulled off multiple such wins this year? The twist: GOP governor’s PAC is helping some incumbents. (whatsontheballot.com)

2. Markey/Kennedy: A clash between 2 MA powerhouses doubles as a potential show of strength by AOC & allies

1. A wild/ugly campaign *plus* with an ideological clash *&* suspense makes me put Neal/Morse‘s #MA01 first.

(Tonight follow all this here or on whatsontheballot.com)