Massachusetts Democratic Rep. Stephen F. Lynch said Wednesday night that he is still considering a special election run for the Senate, eyeing the seat expected to be vacated by Secretary of State nominee John Kerry. "I am giving serious consideration to a run for the United States Senate and am grateful for the support and encouragement I have received in recent days," he said in a statement to CQ Roll Call. "As we await Senator Kerry's confirmation hearings, I will continue to weigh my options and decide the best way to serve our communities." National Democrats — and Kerry himself — have worked to clear the Democratic field for the dean of the Bay State congressional delegation, Rep. Edward J. Markey, who plans to run. But that effort has, so far, been unsuccessful, with Lynch, Rep. Michael E. Capuano and state Sen. Benjamin Downing all still considering a bid. (more…)
