Some big news today out Massachusetts courtesy of Emerson University’s latest poll:
The final Emerson College/WHDH poll finds Senator Ed Markey leading with 56% support and Congressman Joe Kennedy behind at 44% (n=453, +/-4.6%). This is a reversal from the Emerson College/WHDH Poll in May that had Kennedy leading 58% to 42%.
Markey’s base support is registered Democratic voters, where he leads 61% to 39%; Independents are split between the two candidates, but are breaking for Markey 51% to 49%.
Another base demographic for Markey are younger voters, particularly those 18-29, who break for Markey 70% to 30%.
Kennedy’s strength is with lower educated voters; he is leading those who have a high school diploma or less with 66% of the vote. Markey leads amongst all other educational groups.
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The primary is September 1st. Let’s keep up the momentum and help Markey win this thing. Click here to donate and get involved with Markey’s campaign.
