Moulton to visit New Hampshire amid 2020 speculation

Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) is slated to travel to New Hampshire in early February amid buzz about a potential run for president in 2020.

Moulton will visit the first-in-the-nation primary state where he will speak at the Bedford Democratic Committee on Feb. 2. The Boston Globe first reported Moulton’s upcoming trip.

“Seth spent this past campaign cycle traveling the country and recruiting a new generation of leaders to run for office. He is always happy to accept invitations to speak with Democratic groups, especially ones so close to home,” Moulton spokesman Matt Corridoni said in a statement to The Hill.

{mosads}“This is an outstanding request from the Bedford Democrats and Seth is looking forward to chatting with them about what he hopes to achieve in our new Democratic House majority,” Corridoni said.

Moulton’s travel comes as more Democrats announce they’ll challenge President Trump in 2020. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) was the latest candidate to throw her name into the ring, announcing Tuesday an exploratory committee on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.”

But the Globe reported that Moulton isn’t likely to make an announcement in the near future.

If Moulton decides to run, he wouldn’t be the only Massachusetts politician seeking the presidency. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) formed an exploratory committee on New Year’s Eve and has already made multiple stops in Iowa and New Hampshire.

Other Democrats who have already announced bids include former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii), former Rep. John Delaney (D-Md.) and West Virginia state legislator Richard Ojeda.

Moulton, a Marine Corps veteran, has been active in recruiting and electing military veterans to Congress. And he has traveled to Iowa and New Hampshire over the past few years.

After Democrats won back the House in the midterm elections, Moulton said he wouldn’t support Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) for Speaker. He ultimately backed her for the leadership position after a deal on term limits was struck.