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Senator Ed Markey Wins Massachusetts Democratic Primary for U.S. Senate

Incumbent Senator Ed Markey has secured victory in the Massachusetts Democratic primary, successfully defending his seat against a younger progressive challenger. The win sets up a general election matchup later this year.

2 Sept, 00:28 — 2 Sept, 03:47
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NYTMostly Factual2h ago

Former Biden White House Aide Wins Massachusetts Democratic House Primary

Dan Koh, who ran with the endorsement of former President Joseph R. Biden Jr., topped a crowded field to secure the nomination in the safely Democratic Sixth Congressional District.

By Bayliss Wagner

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bloombergHigh4h ago

Octogenarian Markey Fends Off Senate Challenge in Massachusetts

Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey won the state’s Democratic primary on Tuesday, NBC and AP projected, beating back a challenge from a congressman who argued he was too old to continue serving in the chamber.

By Greg Ryan

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FTVery High3h ago

Massachusetts’ 80-year-old senator sees off primary challenge over his age

Progressive lawmaker Ed Markey defeats moderate rival more than three decades younger

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The GuardianMostly Factual3h ago

Senator Ed Markey beats challenger in Massachusetts Democratic primary

Incumbent, 80, beats back challenge from Seth Moulton, who argued Markey was too old to be effective at his job Senator Ed Markey won the Democratic primary in Massachusetts on Tuesday, beating back a challenge from Seth Moulton, a congressman who tried to unseat him by arguing to voters his opponent was too old to be effective at his job. Massachusetts is heavily Democratic, making the senator favored to win a third full term in the November general election, where he faces the Republican no...

By Chris Stein

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NPRHigh3h ago

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.

By Maham Javaid

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Fox NewsMixed1h ago

One of Congress' most powerful Democrats just survived a progressive primary revolt

Richard Neal defeated progressive challenger Jeromie Whalen in the Massachusetts 1st Congressional District primary, but the seniority debate rages on.

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CNNMostly Factual3h ago

Live results: Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey will defeat Rep. Seth Moulton in Democratic primary, CNN projects - CNN

Live results: Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey will defeat Rep. Seth Moulton in Democratic primary, CNN projects  CNN

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual44m ago

Markey, progressive critic of Israel, wins Massachusetts Democratic primary

‘We need to end the war in Iran and stop the bombing in Gaza,’ the 80-year-old incumbent told his supporters.

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