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Ed Markey, 80, Wins Massachusetts Primary; Blocks Generational Challenge

September 2, 2026

Summary

Incumbent Senator Ed Markey, 80, secured the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts, fending off a challenge from 47-year-old Representative Seth Moulton. Markey's victory is seen as a win for progressives, despite calls for generational change.

Coverage by lane

Left

  • Markey defeats Moulton in Massachusetts' Democratic primary for Senate
  • Mass. Sen. Ed Markey will defeat Rep. Seth Moulton in Democratic primary, AP projects
  • Stephen Lynch Defeats Patrick Roath In Massachusetts Democratic Primary
  • Markey credits progressive momentum after Democratic Senate primary win in Massachusetts

Center

  • Israel critic Ed Markey trounces Seth Moulton in Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary - The Times of Israel
  • Sen. Ed Markey, 80, wins Mass. Democratic primary over opponent who called for generational change - apnews.com
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