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Moulton Targets Senator Markey's Age 80 in Primary Challenge

August 31, 2026

Summary

The Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary is seeing a debate over AI and generational change, with challenger Seth Moulton arguing that incumbent Senator Ed Markey, 80, is too old for another term. The fight over AI and data center infrastructure has become a key election issue.

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  • Moulton says Sen. Markey, 80, is too old for another term

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  • Moulton vs. Markey: Voters weigh generational change (video)

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