LYNN — Mayor Jared Nicholson will not be running for the Massachusetts 6th Congressional District seat.
“After careful consideration, I have decided not to run for the 6th Congressional District seat,” Nicholson said. “My entire heart, including the work I love as mayor and most importantly my wife and two young boys, is here in the City of Lynn. As important as it is for us to have strong representation in Washington, this is not the time for me to step away from that.”
Congressman Seth Moulton launched his campaign last week to challenge Sen. Ed Markey in the Democratic Senate primary. Biden White House official Daniel Koh, former State Rep. Jamie Belsito, and financial technology industry veteran and Lynnfield resident John Beccia have announced their campaigns to fill Moulton’s seat.
Former Lynn Mayor Tom McGee, Moulton’s Chief of Staff Rick Jakious, Lynn Director of Personnel Drew Russo, and State Rep. Tram Nguyen of Andover are also considering running for Moulton’s seat, according to The Boston Globe.
Meanwhile, Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, Sen. Brendan Crighton, and State Rep. Jenny Armini have also ruled themselves out for running for the 6th Congressional District seat.
“While I appreciate all who have reached out, the only House I plan to serve in is the Massachusetts House. That’s where I can do the most good for Marblehead, Swampscott, and Lynn. I can’t imagine trading the coast of Massachusetts for the swamp that is Washington,” Armini told the Item.
Nicholson explained why he believes it is important to continue his leadership in Lynn.
“We have tremendous momentum in working toward our goals of inclusive growth in a city that works for all of us. It’s important to see that progress through,” Nicholson said.
He added, “At the same time, it feels like our community is under attack in the ways we’ve been affected by immigration enforcement, and also the whiplash of federal spending cuts, and I want to work with the community to address those challenges.”
Nicholson continued, “I recognize it’s an incredibly important time in our country. We certainly want to have strong representation in Washington. The work we’re doing in Lynn, the growth and diversity we’re celebrating, is important work that we can lift up.”
He added, “We’re doing our part to show the country what’s possible when we embrace our strengths and deliver results for cities and working class communities.”
He also elaborated on how his family life contributed to his decision to stay in Lynn as mayor.
“It’s both the work I’m doing with the community and service of our goals for a vibrant Lynn that works for all of us and my family situation. The fact that I have two young boys who I drop off at school everyday and wanting to be there for them in the way that I can as mayor,” Nicholson said.
Nicholson thanked his office, the City Council, the School Committee, the state delegation, City of Lynn employees, community partners, and small businesses for the work that is being done in Lynn.
“I’m so proud of the team that we have, and that’s both at City Hall and with our community partners and small businesses. It’s a wonderful community that I’m thrilled to be leading as mayor and grateful for all the support we’re getting in advancing our goals to put everything into progress,” Nicholson said.
