MARBLEHEAD — U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Salem, is moving back to his hometown after buying a newly built home for more than $3.1 million.
Moulton and his wife, Liz Boardman, recently purchased a five-bedroom, seven-bathroom home nearly 6,000-square-foot property off Beacon Hill Road in Marblehead, according to public property records.
The change of address for the five-term congressman, first reported by MassterList, comes as he is challenging incumbent Sen. Ed Markey in September’s Democratic primary.
A Moulton campaign spokeswoman confirmed the home purchase and used the opportunity to get in a dig at Markey, who lives in Malden but has been criticized for owning a second property in Chevy Chase, Maryland, outside Washington, D.C..
The statement also credited Moulton’s wife for financing the purchase.
Boardman is senior partner at executive talent recruiting firm Korn Ferry, out of its New York City office, according to the company’s website. She specializes in executive searches, consulting and assessment for national and global sports franchises.
“Marblehead is Congressman Moulton’s hometown,” the statement said. “The family is grateful that Liz’s successful career allowed them to take the opportunity to purchase this home. One thing is certain: unlike Senator Markey, Seth will continue to live in Massachusetts.”
Moulton, 46, was first elected to Congress in 2014, after defeating incumbent John F. Tierney in the Democratic primary and beating Republican Richard Tisei with 55% of the vote in the general election. He has won reelection five times, sometimes without opposition.
He ran for president in 2020, but dropped out of the race before the primary. In the 2024 election, he won a fifth term.
In Essex County, the 6th District represents voters in Andover, North Andover, Groveland, Haverhill, Salem, Beverly, Lynn, Marblehead, Swampscott, Gloucester, Rockport, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Danvers, Peabody, Merrimack, Newbury, Newburyport, Rowley, Salisbury, Topsfield, Wenham, Boxford, Georgetown and Ipswich.
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