How the Massachusetts congressional delegation is reacting to Ayanna Pressley’s upset of Michael Capuano

Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley made history on Tuesday when she defeated her opponent, 10-term incumbent Rep. Michael Capuano, in the Democratic primary for the 7th District in Massachusetts.

“Ayanna Pressley is going to be a good congresswoman, and I will tell you that Massachusetts will be well-served,” Capuano said when he conceded the election before the race was officially called on Tuesday night.

Facing an uncontested general election for the district in November, Pressley, 44, is set to become the first woman of color to serve Massachusetts in Congress.

Here’s how Massachusetts politicians are reacting to Pressley’s stunning victory over Capuano:

Sen. Elizabeth Warren

Congrats to my friend @AyannaPressley & her team on a hard-fought primary win tonight! Ayanna & I have worked together for years, & she’s a fierce advocate & powerful force for change. I’m looking forward to fighting alongside her in Congress. #mapoli

— Elizabeth Warren (@ewarren) September 5, 2018

My friend @mikecapuano is a tireless champion for families, an advocate for working people, & above all a dedicated public servant. Mike, thank you for your decades of service to the people of Massachusetts. #mapoli

— Elizabeth Warren (@ewarren) September 5, 2018

Rep. Joe Kennedy III

Big congrats to @AyannaPressley — she’ll be a force of nature in Congress just like she’s been in Boston. Look forward to adding her voice to the delegation!

— Groundwork Project (@GroundworkProj) September 5, 2018

This Commonwealth is better, stronger & tougher thanks to the work of @mikecapuano. Grateful for his example and his friendship tonight.

— Groundwork Project (@GroundworkProj) September 5, 2018

Rep. Katherine Clark 

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Rep. Seth Moulton

Congratulations to @ayannapressley for being willing to challenge the party establishment and for building a winning movement. Our democracy is at its best when everyone participates. I’m looking forward to serving with you in Congress.

— Seth Moulton (@sethmoulton) September 5, 2018

A hard-fought race and an upstanding concession from @mikecapuano—that’s politics at its best. Thank you for your years of service to our country and Commonwealth.

— Seth Moulton (@sethmoulton) September 5, 2018

Attorney General Maura Healey

Herstory! pic.twitter.com/XAdSxxEp3c

— Maura Healey (@maura_healey) September 5, 2018

John Kerry

And thank you @mikecapuano for your decades of service to our nation and to Massachusetts: a liberal force and I’m grateful for your friendship. A campaign between two great people.

— John Kerry (@JohnKerry) September 5, 2018

Boston City Council President Andrea Campbell

Congratulations to @AyannaPressley @Rollins4DA @liz4staterep @NikaElugardo on your victories tonight. One office at a time, we make our government more representative of the people we serve, and prove that WoC not only deserve a seat at the table, but to lead it! #bospoli #MApoli

— Andrea J. Campbell (@AJCampbellMA) September 5, 2018

Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu

.@AyannaPressley is the embodiment of courage + compassion. Take it from her @BOSCityCouncil seatmate: she’s going to be an incredible Congresswoman. I can’t wait to keep working together for Boston as you amplify all of our voices in DC #BYOC

— Michelle Wu 吳弭 (@wutrain) September 5, 2018

Somerville Mayor Joe Curtatone

https://www.facebook.com/jcurtatone/photos/a.130464437079800/1770058199787074/?type=3

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, New York congressional candidate

Congratulations to my sister in service, @AyannaPressley, on continuing her historic path into Congress tonight.

Let’s push together to make Medicare for All, tuition free college, & living wages a reality in America – all without corporate PAC money. 🇺🇸 https://t.co/o2SbtUkByS

— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) September 5, 2018

This photo was taken months ago.

.@AyannaPressley + I bonded over running while constantly told it’s “not our turn,” that we “weren’t ready,” “good enough,” or “experienced” enough.

We kept going anyway.

In June, I won my primary. Tonight, she won hers.

Here’s to November.🚀 pic.twitter.com/4Xf8AnTMUQ

— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) September 5, 2018

Cynthia Nixon, a Democratic candidate for New York governor 

When you give people something to vote for, they show up. @AyannaPressley won her primary campaigning on bold ideas that lift up those who haven’t been heard. Congratulations!

— Cynthia Nixon (@CynthiaNixon) September 5, 2018