Poll shows MA residents views on leaders, Boston crime and vaccines

The poll found that 42% of Massachusetts residents thinks Markey deserves to be re-elected, while 39% think he doesn’t.

The poll found that 51% of Massachusetts residents approve of Healey, and 45% disapprove.

73% of Bay Staters support the northeast health alliance on vaccines.

Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey may be challenged for re-election next year, and less than half of the state’s residents think he should be re-elected, a new poll from the University of New Hampshire Survey Center found.

In recent weeks, reports have said that Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass, is discussing a Senate run. He would be facing Markey, who has represented Massachusetts in Washington in some capacity since 1976.

The poll, published Sept. 29, found that 42% of Massachusetts residents think Markey d