Global Politics Report Editorial
Incumbent Sen. Ed Markey wins Massachusetts' Democratic primary for US Senate
Bucking a push for younger leadership this election season, Sen. Ed Markey, 80, won the Democratic nomination against Rep. Seth Moulton, 47, who said that his party needed new leaders.
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Source: NPR Politics
Politics desk: Election
Published: Sep. 01, 2026 at 08:38 PM ET
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