History of Seth Moulton in Timeline
Seth Moulton is an American politician representing Massachusetts's 6th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2015. A Democrat, his district encompasses numerous northern Boston suburbs. Before entering politics, Moulton served as a Marine Corps officer.
October 24, 1978: Seth Moulton's birth
On October 24, 1978, Seth Wilbur Moulton was born. He is an American politician and Marine Corps officer.
1997: Graduation from Phillips Academy
In 1997, Seth Moulton graduated from Phillips Academy.
2001: Graduation from Harvard College
In 2001, Seth Moulton graduated from Harvard College with a Bachelor of Science in physics.
2002: Graduation from Officer Candidate School
In 2002, Seth Moulton graduated from the 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 by U.S. national media regarding his experiences as an officer in Iraq.
2003: Led Platoon into Baghdad
During the 2003 invasion of Iraq, Seth Moulton led one of the first infantry platoons to enter Baghdad.
2003: Co-hosted "Moulton and Mohammed"
In 2003, Seth Moulton co-hosted a television program called "Moulton and Mohammed" with his Iraqi interpreter, Mohammed Harba, discussing regional conditions.
2004: Battle of Najaf
In 2004, Seth Moulton took part in the Battle of Najaf against the militia of Muqtada al-Sadr, receiving the Bronze Star Medal for his actions.
2007: Featured in "No End in Sight"
In 2007, Seth Moulton was prominently featured in the Academy Award-nominated documentary "No End in Sight", criticizing 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 by U.S. national media regarding his experiences as an officer in Iraq.
2008: Left the Marines Corps
In 2008, Seth Moulton left the Marines Corps.
2008: Assigned as Liaison with Tribal Leaders
In 2008, during his fourth tour of duty in Iraq, Seth Moulton was assigned to work as a special liaison with tribal leaders in Southern Iraq and was subsequently discharged from the Marine Corps with the rank of captain.
2008: End of Iraq Tours
Seth Moulton completed his service in Iraq in 2008, having served a total of four tours of duty.
2011: Founded Eastern Healthcare Partners
In 2011, Seth Moulton and a classmate founded Eastern Healthcare Partners.
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 Independent Run
In July 2012, Seth Moulton decided against running as an Independent against John F. Tierney, citing time and logistical constraints, but indicated he might run for office in the future.
July 8, 2013: Announced Candidacy for Congressional Race
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 donation from a New Hampshire political action committee that previously donated only to Republicans, after the Tierney campaign claimed that Moulton received campaign contributions from the PAC, implying that Moulton must hold conservative views.
October 2014: Withdrew from Debate for Fundraisers
In October 2014, Seth Moulton received criticism for withdrawing from a debate to attend New York fundraisers hosted by Debbie Wasserman Schultz.
October 2014: EHP Status Reported by Boston Globe
In October 2014, the Boston Globe reported that Eastern Healthcare Partners had no revenue, was still incubating, and had closed its only Massachusetts office at the time Moulton ran for Congress.
2014: Challenged Tierney in Democratic Primary
In 2014, Seth Moulton challenged John F. Tierney in the Democratic primary for Massachusetts's 6th congressional 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: Moulton compares Trump to Hitler
In a March 2016 interview, Moulton compared the rise of Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler's rise to power in the 1930s.
June 15, 2016: Moulton on cover of New York Daily News
On June 15, 2016, Moulton appeared 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.
2016: Unopposed for Reelection
In 2016, Seth Moulton was unopposed for reelection.
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.
September 2018: Moulton cosponsors the Cyber Ready Workforce Act
In September 2018, Moulton, along with Elise Stefanik and Dan Donovan, co-sponsored the Cyber Ready Workforce Act, aimed at expanding apprenticeships in cybersecurity.
November 28, 2018: Pelosi Won Speakership Vote
On November 28, 2018, Nancy Pelosi won the speakership on a 203-to-32 vote of the Democratic caucus, with Seth Moulton voting for Pelosi.
December 13, 2018: Moulton supports the Green New Deal
On December 13, 2018, Moulton signed on to supporting the Green New Deal.
2018: Serve America PAC Activities
In 2018, Serve America worked towards flipping the U.S. House of Representatives majority from Republican to Democrat, raising over $7.5 million for endorsed candidates.
2018: Won Re-election and Created Serve America PAC
In 2018, Seth Moulton won re-election against Joseph Schneider and created the Serve America PAC.
February 2019: Moulton supports increasing minimum wage to $15
In February 2019, Moulton voiced his support for increasing the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, having previously co-sponsored legislation in 2015 to raise it to $12 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 in anticipation of a potential 2020 presidential run.
April 22, 2019: Announced Candidacy for U.S. President
On April 22, 2019, Seth Moulton announced his candidacy for U.S. President in the 2020 election.
August 7, 2019: Moulton lays off campaign staff
On August 7, 2019, Seth Moulton laid off approximately half of his 30-person campaign staff due to low polling and fundraising during his presidential campaign.
August 23, 2019: Withdrawal from Presidential Race
On August 23, 2019, Seth Moulton withdrew from the presidential race after failing to garner support and qualify for the 2020 Democratic Party presidential debates.
2019: Moulton criticizes Trump's trade policies
In 2019, Moulton criticized Trump's withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership and his use of tariffs, advocating for a comprehensive strategy and building alliances in the Pacific.
2019: Moulton supports troops in Afghanistan
In 2019, Moulton supported keeping troops in Afghanistan temporarily to execute a counterterrorist mission.
2019: Moulton votes for conservation bill
In 2019, Moulton voted in favor of the John D. Dingell Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act.
2019: Moulton supports nuclear energy
In a 2019 interview, Moulton called nuclear energy a safe, good investment for the future of our country.
August 29, 2020: Moulton announces second child
On August 29, 2020, Moulton announced that his family was expecting a second child.
2020: Trump sarcastically tweets about Moulton dropping out
After Moulton dropped out of the 2020 presidential race in August 2019, then-President Donald Trump sarcastically tweeted about it.
2020: Biden Won Presidential Election
In 2020, Joe Biden won the presidential election. Seth Moulton cited his Republican opponent Bob May's refusal to acknowledge this as the reason he refused to debate him in 2022.
2020: Potential Presidential Nomination
In 2020, Seth Moulton considered seeking the Democratic presidential nomination.
2020: Presidential Election Year
In 2020, Seth Moulton's presidential campaign did not qualify for the Democratic Party presidential debates, leading to his withdrawal from the race in 2019.
2020: Suffolk University/Boston Globe poll result
In 2020, a Suffolk University/Boston Globe poll surveying 500 voters for the New Hampshire Democratic Presidential Primary found no supporters for Moulton.
2020: Hopes for administration post
In 2020, the Moulton campaign hoped he would be considered for a key administration post if a Democrat won the White House.
2020: Serve America Endorsements
In the 2020 election cycle, Serve America endorsed Mark Kelly and Jake Auchincloss and re-endorsed 21 successful incumbent candidates.
2020: Moulton walks out of State of the Union address
Moulton walked out of President Trump's 2020 State of the Union address, citing Trump's remarks about the military.
August 24, 2021: Flew to Kabul Amid Evacuation
On August 24, 2021, Seth Moulton and Peter Meijer flew unannounced into Hamid Karzai International Airport during the evacuation of Americans and allies from Kabul.
October 1, 2021: Biden signs WELCOMED Act into law
On October 1, 2021, President Biden signed into law the WELCOMED Act, co-sponsored by Moulton and Representative Don Bacon, to provide benefits and resettlement eligibility to Afghan recipients of Special Immigrant Visas.
2021: Biden does not offer Moulton a cabinet position
In 2021, President-elect Joe Biden did not offer Moulton any executive nomination or role in his presidential cabinet.
2022: Moulton cosponsors the Transgender Bill of Rights
In 2022, Moulton cosponsored the Transgender Bill of Rights.
2022: Won Re-election Against Bob May
In 2022, Seth Moulton won re-election against Bob May, refusing to debate him.
2022: Serve America Endorsed Candidates
In the 2022 election cycle, Serve America endorsed six first-time candidates who won their election.
January 2023: Moulton cosponsors amendment to lower voting age
In January 2023, Moulton was one of 13 cosponsors of an amendment to the Constitution of the United States extending the right to vote to citizens 16 years of age or older.
August 2023: Moulton votes for amendment prohibiting teaching of 'race-based theories'
In August 2023, Moulton was one of nine House Democrats who voted in favor of a Republican-led amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) prohibiting the teaching of "race-based theories" in schools operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity.
2023: Moulton votes in favor of the Equality Act
In 2023, Moulton voted in favor of the Equality Act.
July 4, 2024: Moulton calls for Biden to withdraw from 2024 election
On July 4, 2024, Moulton was the third U.S. representative to call for Joe Biden to withdraw from the 2024 United States presidential election.
September 24, 2024: Report of Potential Senate Challenge
On September 24, 2024, The Boston Globe reported that Seth Moulton was considering challenging Ed Markey in the 2026 U.S. Senate Democratic primary in Massachusetts.
2024: Moulton expresses opposition to transgender participation in girls' sports
Following Kamala Harris's loss in the 2024 presidential election, Moulton voiced his opposition to transgender athletes participating in girls' sports, leading to the resignation of his campaign manager, condemnation from Salem's mayor, and protests from constituents.
2024: AIPAC donates to Moulton's campaign
In 2024, AIPAC was the largest financial contributor to Moulton's campaign, with total donations amounting to $42,850.
2024: Moulton clarifies stance on transgender rights and women's sports
In 2024, Moulton released a statement asserting his belief in competitive women's sports needing limits on the participation of those with the unfair physical advantages that come with being born male, while affirming his support for transgender rights.
2024: Unopposed and Won Re-election
In 2024, Seth Moulton was unopposed and won re-election.
June 2025: Moulton asks Trump to comply with TikTok law
In June 2025, Moulton co-signed a letter led by Rep. Josh Gottheimer, asking Trump to comply with the TikTok divest-or-ban law and not grant further extensions to the deadline.
September 2025: Moulton describes Democratic "fear of backlash"
In September 2025, Moulton said that a "fear of backlash" stops many Democratic lawmakers from changing their positions on cultural issues and a significant number of House Democrats—potentially a majority—privately share his view that participation in girls' sports should be restricted to biological females.
October 15, 2025: Announced Senate Run
On October 15, 2025, Seth Moulton announced he would challenge Ed Markey in the 2026 U.S. Senate Democratic primary.
October 2025: Announced Candidacy for U.S. Senate
In October 2025, Seth Moulton announced his candidacy for the United States Senate in 2026, challenging incumbent senator Ed Markey in the Democratic primary.
2026: U.S. Senate Democratic Primary
In 2026, Seth Moulton announced he would challenge Ed Markey in the U.S. Senate Democratic primary.
2026: Potential Senate Primary Challenge
In 2026, Seth Moulton considered challenging Ed Markey in the U.S. Senate Democratic primary in Massachusetts, having announced his campaign on October 15, 2025.
2026: Senate Candidacy
In 2026, Seth Moulton intends to run for United States Senate, challenging Ed Markey in the Democratic primary, having announced his candidacy in October 2025.
2026: Salem Democrats vow to find primary challenger to Moulton
On November 13, the Salem Democratic City Committee vowed to find someone to run against Moulton in the Democratic primaries for the 2026 midterm elections due to his comments about transgender issues.
2032: Markey's Term End
In 2032, Ed Markey's term would end; Moulton cited Markey's age as a reason for running in 2026.
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