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State Rep. Marjorie Decker wins rematch with Evan MacKay
The Boston Globe • • nation
Key Points:
- Cambridge State Representative Marjorie Decker won the Democratic primary against labor organizer Evan MacKay by approximately 500 votes, securing 4,104 to 3,599, according to unofficial results.
- MacKay conceded the race on Facebook, congratulating Decker and thanking supporters for their efforts.
- Decker, first elected in 2012, expressed gratitude to her supporters and will likely win the seat as no Republican candidate is running.
- The rematch followed a close 2024 race where Decker narrowly defeated MacKay by 41 votes after a recount.
- Decker benefited from significant outside spending, including over $180,000 from a super PAC on digital ads and other campaign materials, while MacKay ran a progressive campaign with support from prominent Democratic socialists.
