History of Seth Moulton in Timeline
Seth Moulton is a U.S. Representative for Massachusetts's 6th congressional district, serving since 2015. A Democrat and Marine Corps veteran, his district encompasses Boston's northern suburbs. He is known for his military background and political career.
2 hours ago : Seth Moulton criticizes Trump's Iran strategy, accusing him of 'war crimes'.
Seth Moulton, a veteran congressman, strongly criticized Trump's approach to Iran, calling it 'war crimes'. He also discussed the deployment of U.S. Marines to the Middle East and assessed Trump's mental state regarding foreign policy.
October 24, 1978: Seth Moulton Born
On October 24, 1978, Seth Wilbur Moulton was born in Salem, Massachusetts.
1997: Graduated from Phillips Academy
In 1997, Seth Moulton graduated from Phillips Academy.
2001: Graduated from Harvard College
In 2001, Seth Moulton graduated from Harvard College with a Bachelor of Science in Physics and gave the Undergraduate English Oration.
2002: Graduated Officer Candidate School
In 2002, Seth Moulton graduated from Officer Candidate School in Quantico, Virginia, with the rank of second lieutenant.
2003: Interviewed by National Media
Between 2003 and 2008, Seth Moulton was frequently interviewed about his experiences as an officer in Iraq by U.S. national media.
2003: Co-hosted 'Moulton and Mohammed'
In 2003, Seth Moulton co-hosted a television program with his Iraqi interpreter, Mohammed Harba, called Moulton and Mohammed.
2003: Led Platoon into Baghdad
In 2003, Seth Moulton led one of the first infantry platoons to enter Baghdad during the invasion of Iraq.
2004: Battle of Najaf
In 2004, Seth Moulton took part in the Battle of Najaf and received the Bronze Star Medal for valor.
2007: Featured in 'No End in Sight'
In 2007, Seth Moulton was prominently featured in the Academy Award-nominated documentary No End in Sight, where he criticized the U.S. government's handling of the occupation of Iraq.
2008: Interviewed by National Media
Between 2003 and 2008, Seth Moulton was frequently interviewed about his experiences as an officer in Iraq by U.S. national media.
2008: Assigned as Liaison and Discharged from Marine Corps
In 2008, during his fourth tour, Seth Moulton was assigned as a special liaison with tribal leaders in Southern Iraq at the request of General David Petraeus and after that tour, was discharged from the Marine Corps as a captain.
2008: End of Service in Iraq
Seth Moulton completed his fourth tour of duty in Iraq in 2008.
2011: Founded Eastern Healthcare Partners
In 2011, Seth Moulton and a classmate founded Eastern Healthcare Partners (EHP).
2011: Earned Master's Degrees at Harvard
In 2011, Seth Moulton earned master's degrees in business and public policy from Harvard Business School and Harvard Kennedy School.
July 2012: Decided Against Running as Independent
In July 2012, Seth Moulton decided against running as an independent against Democratic Representative John F. Tierney.
July 8, 2013: Announced Congressional Candidacy
On July 8, 2013, Seth Moulton announced his candidacy in the 2014 congressional race for Massachusetts's 6th district.
February 2014: Returned Republican PAC Donation
In February 2014, Seth Moulton returned a campaign contribution from a New Hampshire political action committee after claims that he held conservative views, filings confirmed the return of donation.
October 2014: Criticism for Debate Withdrawal
In October 2014, Seth Moulton received criticism from his Republican opponent for withdrawing from a debate to attend New York fundraisers.
October 2014: Report on Eastern Healthcare Partners
In October 2014, the Boston Globe reported that Eastern Healthcare Partners (EHP) had no revenue and had closed its only Massachusetts office by the time Moulton ran for Congress.
2014: Congressional Race for Massachusetts's 6th district
In 2014, Seth Moulton ran in the congressional race for Massachusetts's 6th district.
2014: Elected to Represent Massachusetts's 6th Congressional District
In 2014, Seth Moulton was elected to represent Massachusetts's 6th congressional district.
January 3, 2015: Sworn into Congress
On January 3, 2015, Seth Moulton was sworn into the 114th United States Congress.
2015: Elected as U.S. Representative
In 2015, Seth Moulton became the U.S. representative for Massachusetts's 6th congressional district.
March 2016: Compares Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler
In March 2016, Moulton compared Donald Trump's rise to power to that of Adolf Hitler in the 1930s, suggesting voters should learn from history to understand how a society can elect a demagogue.
June 15, 2016: Appears on the cover of the New York Daily News
On June 15, 2016, Moulton was featured on the cover of the New York Daily News with the headline "No Civilian Should Own This Gun", advocating against civilian ownership of semi-automatic assault weapons. The cover photo showed him in Iraq carrying an M4 carbine.
2016: Unopposed for Reelection
Seth Moulton was unopposed for reelection in 2016 and won.
June 23, 2017: Announces engagement to Liz Boardman
On June 23, 2017, Moulton announced his engagement to his girlfriend Liz Boardman, a senior client partner at an executive search firm.
September 22, 2017: Marriage to Liz Boardman
On September 22, 2017, Moulton married Liz Boardman at the Old North Church in Marblehead, Massachusetts. She subsequently changed her surname to Moulton.
2017: Founded Serve America PAC
In 2017, Seth Moulton founded Serve America, a political action committee that aims to help elect candidates with national service experience.
October 2018: Birth of first child
In October 2018, Moulton and his wife, Liz Moulton, welcomed their first child.
November 2018: Spearheaded Effort to Oust Nancy Pelosi
In November 2018, Seth Moulton spearheaded an effort to remove Nancy Pelosi as House Democratic leader.
November 28, 2018: Pelosi Wins Democratic Nomination
Despite Moulton's efforts to oust her, Nancy Pelosi won the Democratic nomination for speaker of the House on November 28, 2018.
December 13, 2018: Moulton supports the Green New Deal
On December 13, 2018, Moulton signed on to supporting the Green New Deal, citing climate change as a national security threat and highlighting the potential economic and environmental benefits.
2018: Serve America PAC Aims to Flip U.S. House
In 2018, Serve America worked towards flipping the U.S. House of Representatives majority from Republican to Democrat and raised over $7.5 million.
2018: Won Reelection and Created Serve America PAC
In 2018, Seth Moulton won reelection against Joseph Schneider and created the Serve America PAC.
February 2019: Moulton supports $15 minimum wage
In February 2019, Seth Moulton stated that he supported increasing the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour.
March 2019: Traveled to Early Primary States
In March 2019, Seth Moulton traveled to early primary states such as Iowa and New Hampshire as part of a potential campaign for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.
April 22, 2019: Announced Candidacy for U.S. President
On April 22, 2019, Seth Moulton announced that he was running for U.S. president in the 2020 election.
August 7, 2019: Moulton lays off campaign staff
On August 7, 2019, Seth Moulton's presidential campaign laid off approximately half of its 30-person staff due to low polling and fundraising.
August 23, 2019: Withdrew from Presidential Race
On August 23, 2019, Seth Moulton withdrew from the presidential race after failing to garner support.
2019: Supports nuclear energy
In 2019, Moulton expressed support for nuclear energy, calling it a safe and good investment for the country's future.
2019: Announces suffering from PTSD
In 2019, Moulton publicly announced that he was suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following his service in the Marine Corps.
2019: Votes in favor of conservation bill
In 2019, Moulton voted in favor of the John D. Dingell Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act, a landmark conservation bill.
August 29, 2020: Announces expecting second child
On August 29, 2020, Moulton announced that he and his wife were expecting their second child.
2020: Biden Won 2020 Presidential Election
In 2020, Joe Biden won the U.S. presidential election, which Republican nominee Bob May refused to recognize.
2020: Walks out of President Trump's State of the Union address
In 2020, Moulton walked out of President Trump's State of the Union address, objecting to Trump's remarks about the military, citing Trump's history of disrespect towards veterans and service members.
2020: Sought Presidential Nomination
In 2020, Seth Moulton sought to become just the second sitting congressman in U.S. history to be elected President of the United States.
2020: Failed to Qualify for Democratic Debates
In 2020, Seth Moulton's presidential campaign failed to garner enough support, and he did not qualify for the Democratic Party presidential debates.
2020: Serve America Endorsed Candidates Won
In the 2020 election cycle, first-time candidates endorsed by Serve America, including Mark Kelly and Jake Auchincloss, won their elections, and they re-endorsed 21 successful incumbent candidates.
February 2021: Birth of second child
In February 2021, Moulton and his wife welcomed their second child.
August 24, 2021: Flew to Kabul Amid Evacuation
On August 24, 2021, Seth Moulton and Peter Meijer flew unannounced into Hamid Karzai International Airport amid the evacuation of Americans and allies after the fall of Kabul.
October 1, 2021: Biden signs the WELCOMED Act co-sponsored by Moulton
On October 1, 2021, President Joe Biden signed into law the WELCOMED Act, co-sponsored by Seth Moulton, to provide benefits and eligibility for resettlement to Afghan recipients of Special Immigrant Visas.
2022: Won Reelection Against Bob May
In 2022, Seth Moulton won reelection against Republican nominee Bob May with 62.9% of the vote.
2022: Serve America Endorsed Candidates Won
In the 2022 election cycle, Serve America endorsed six first-time candidates who won their elections.
July 4, 2024: Calls for Joe Biden to withdraw from presidential election
On July 4, 2024, Moulton was the third U.S. representative to publicly call for Joe Biden to withdraw from the 2024 United States presidential election.
November 8, 2024: Moulton doubles down on transgender sports comments
On November 8, 2024, Seth Moulton released a response doubling down on his statement regarding transgender participation in girls' sports after facing criticism and protest.
November 13, 2024: Salem Democrats vow to find primary challenger to Moulton
On November 13, 2024, the Salem Democratic City Committee vowed to find someone to run against Seth Moulton in the Democratic primaries for the 2026 midterm elections due to his comments on transgender athletes.
November 25, 2024: Moulton clarifies position on transgender issues
On November 25, 2024, Seth Moulton clarified his position on transgender issues in an interview with the Rolling Stone, stating that he supports transgender rights but believes Democrats need to improve their messaging on the issue.
2024: Unopposed for Re-election
In 2024, Seth Moulton ran for re-election unopposed and won re-election.
June 2025: Moulton co-signs letter on TikTok
In June 2025, Seth Moulton co-signed a letter asking Trump to comply with the TikTok divest-or-ban law and not grant further extensions to the deadline.
September 24, 2025: Reported Consideration of Senate Challenge
On September 24, 2025, The Boston Globe reported that Seth Moulton was considering challenging Ed Markey in the 2026 U.S. Senate Democratic primary in Massachusetts.
October 15, 2025: Announced Senate Candidacy
On October 15, 2025, Seth Moulton announced his decision to challenge incumbent U.S. Senator Ed Markey in the Massachusetts Democratic primary for the United States Senate in 2026.
October 2025: Moulton returns AIPAC donations
In October 2025, Seth Moulton announced he would be returning donations from AIPAC, a pro-Israel lobbying group, citing its support for Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
October 16, 2025: Moulton announces return of AIPAC donations
On October 16, 2025, Seth Moulton announced his campaign would return previous donations from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), citing the organization's support of the current Israeli government.
2026: Senate Primary Challenge
In 2026, Seth Moulton intends to challenge Ed Markey in the Massachusetts Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate.
2026: Consideration of Senate Challenge
In 2026, Seth Moulton was considering challenging Ed Markey in the U.S. Senate Democratic primary in Massachusetts.
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