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Massachusetts Senate Primary

Senator Ed Markey, 80, won the Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday, defeating Representative Seth Moulton, 47. Moulton campaigned on calls for generational change and argued Markey was too old to be effective. Markey prevailed with a progressive message, securing the Democratic nomination for re-election.

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Ed Markey Wins Massachusetts Democratic Senate Primary, Defeating Younger Challenger

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Ed Markey Wins Massachusetts Democratic Senate Primary

Senator Ed Markey, 80, won the Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday, defeating Representative Seth Moulton, 47. Moulton campaigned on calls for generational change and argued Markey was too old to be effective. Markey prevailed with a progressive message, securing the Democratic nomination for re-election.

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Developing Markey Leads Moulton in Massachusetts Senate Primary Senator Ed Markey leads Representative Seth Moulton in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts, with polls showing double-digit margins in August after Moulton narrowed the gap earlier this year. Both candidates hold similar progressive platforms. Voters will decide the contest on Tuesday. US · 3 sources · 17h ago

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