Senator Ed Markey wins Massachusetts Democratic primary
Senator Ed Markey won Massachusetts's Democratic primary on Tuesday, defeating challenger Seth Moulton. Moulton, a younger congressman, campaigned on the argument that Markey, at 80 years old, was too old to serve effectively, framing the race as a choice between generational change and the current political direction.
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5 developments- Aug 30Moulton says Sen. Markey, 80, is too old for another term. Young Massachusetts Democrats are divided
- Aug 30AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Massachusetts state primary
- Aug 31Mass. primary features Markey vs. Moulton and more key races
- Sep 1Senator Ed Markey wins Massachusetts Democratic primary
- Sep 2Massachusetts Sen. Markey wins primary over opponent who called for generational change
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