Mohammad Dar, an internist in Jamaica Plain, today announced today he will run on a progressive platform against incumbent US Rep. Stephen Lynch in the 8th District.

Dar, formerly medical director at MassHealth, vowed a fight for progressive policies, including Medicare for All, the Green New Deal, stronger gun safety laws, a federal $15 minimum wage and help for people with high student-loan debts and people seeking citizenship.

Brianna Wu, who lost to Lynch by a significant margin last year, has said she also plans to run.