Martha Coakley wins Democratic primary for Kennedy's Senate seat

Martha Coaklely accepting the Democratic primary nomination on December 9, 2009

Martha Coakley, the current attorney general of Massachusetts has won the Democratic primary nomination for Edward Kennedy's former Senate seat. Mrs. Coakley defeated three men to win 47% of the vote.

Scott Brown, a State represenative, won the Republican primary and both will square of in a special election on January 19.

According to her campaign website, Mrs. Coakley has always been a devoted public servant. She started her legal career in 1979, and has worked in several district attorney offices in Massachusetts.

We here at thepoliticalgirl are excited about the prospect of another woman Senator! Politicalgirls rule!