Markey shrugs off Moulton in generational clash: 3 takeaways from Massachusetts primaries

Source: thehill.com · Section: politics · Bias: Center · Published: Wed, 02 Sep 2026 03:16:39 GMT

Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) bucked this cycle's recent trend of old guard Democrats losing primaries to younger challengers, easily routing his rival in Tuesday's primary for Senate in Massachusetts. The race was the latest test of Democrats' appetite for generational change in Congress – but with a progressive incumbent against a more moderate challenger, it featured a flipped dynamic compared to other high-profile showdowns...

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Center: Markey defeats Moulton in Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary — thehill.com
Center: Markey coasts to victory over Moulton in Massachusetts primary — www.rollcall.com
Center: Democratic Sen. Ed Markey easily fends off Massachusetts primary challenge from Rep. Seth Moulton — www.nbcnews.com
Center-Right: Ed Markey Defeats Seth Moulton in Massachusetts' Primary — www.realclearpolitics.com
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Right: Hasan Piker cheerleads progressives as 80-year-old senator wins six more years — www.foxnews.com

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