Ed Markey Wins Massachusetts Democratic Senate Primary, Veteran Lawmakers Retain Seats

Ed Markey Wins Massachusetts Democratic Senate Primary, Veteran Lawmakers Retain Seats

Incumbent Senator Ed Markey secured the Democratic nomination for the U. S. Senate in Massachusetts, defeating Representative Seth Moulton and setting up a November contest against Republican John Deaton.

Earlier, AP News reported that younger voters were divided over Markey's age and his handling of artificial-intelligence issues, while CNN noted Moulton's call for generational change. The Guardian cited a poll giving Markey a 60-33 lead over Moulton, despite calls for age limits on congressional service.

Acteurs

Ed Markey Seth Moulton High School Democrats of America College Democrats of America UMass Lowell College Democrats

Lieux

Massachusetts, United States Lowell, Massachusetts, United States

Articles

2 septembre 2026
5 au total
Ed Markey wins: Key takeaways from Massachusetts primary election results
Ed Markey wins: Key takeaways from Massachusetts primary election results

Al Jazeera • 02 sept. 08h33

Incumbent senators and representatives in Massachusetts won their Democratic primaries, defeating younger challengers and securing spots on the November ballot.

Crédibilité 72% Manip. 8% Centre
US Sen. Ed Markey defeats US Rep. Seth Moulton in Massachusetts Senate Democratic primary
US Sen. Ed Markey defeats US Rep. Seth Moulton in Massachusetts Senate Democratic primary

apnews.com • 02 sept. 02h09

Incumbent Senator Ed Markey defeated Rep. Seth Moulton in the Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary, securing the party’s nomination for a third term.

Crédibilité 72% Manip. 28% Centre
Ed Markey defeats Seth Moulton in Massachusetts' Democratic primary for Senate
Ed Markey defeats Seth Moulton in Massachusetts' Democratic primary for Senate

CBS News • 02 sept. 00h45

Incumbent Senator Ed Markey secured the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate in Massachusetts, defeating Representative Seth Moulton, and will face Republican John Deaton in the November general election.

Crédibilité 78% Manip. 9% Centre
Incumbent Sen. Ed Markey wins Massachusetts' Democratic primary for US Senate
Incumbent Sen. Ed Markey wins Massachusetts' Democratic primary for US Senate

NPR • 02 sept. 00h38

Incumbent Senator Ed Markey defeated Rep. Seth Moulton to win the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat in Massachusetts.

Crédibilité 72% Manip. 28% Centre
Sen. Ed Markey defeats 47-year-old challenger to win Massachusetts Democratic Senate bid
Sen. Ed Markey defeats 47-year-old challenger to win Massachusetts Democratic Senate bid

NBC News • 02 sept. 00h27

Senator Ed Markey defeated Rep. Seth Moulton in the Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary, securing a decisive margin despite the challenger’s larger ad spend.

Crédibilité 78% Manip. 32% Centre
1 septembre 2026
3 au total
What to know about the US primary election in Massachusetts
What to know about the US primary election in Massachusetts

Al Jazeera • 01 sept. 12h44

Voters in Massachusetts will vote in a primary that includes a high-profile Senate race pitting progressive incumbent Ed Markey against moderate Representative Seth Moulton, alongside competitive congressional and gubernatorial contests.

Crédibilité 72% Manip. 8% Centre
Ed Markey and Seth Moulton face off in Massachusetts Senate primary
Ed Markey and Seth Moulton face off in Massachusetts Senate primary

Fox News • 01 sept. 10h00

Senator Ed Markey won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate in Massachusetts, defeating Representative Seth Moulton amid endorsements from progressive leaders and a campaign focused on generational change.

Crédibilité 68% Manip. 32% Droite
Can 80-year-old Democrat Ed Markey clinch another US Senate term?
Can 80-year-old Democrat Ed Markey clinch another US Senate term?

The Guardian • 01 sept. 10h00

In the Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary, 80-year-old incumbent Ed Markey holds a sizable lead over Congressman Seth Moulton, with polls showing a 60-33 advantage despite calls for age limits on congressional service.

Crédibilité 72% Manip. 32% Centre
31 août 2026
1 au total
Massachusetts Democratic primary: 80-year-old Sen. Ed Markey is asking for six more years - and pitching himself as revolutionary
Massachusetts Democratic primary: 80-year-old Sen. Ed Markey is asking for six more years - and pitching himself as revolutionary

CNN • 31 août 16h00

Incumbent Senator Ed Markey seeks a sixth term in the Democratic primary, facing a challenge from Representative Seth Moulton, who argues for generational change and more concrete progress on issues such as energy costs and housing.

Crédibilité 73% Manip. 28% Centre
30 août 2026
1 au total
Age difference between Markey and Moulton divides young voters
Age difference between Markey and Moulton divides young voters

AP News • 30 août 14h08

In the Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary, younger voters are split over incumbent Ed Markey's age and his handling of AI questions, while challenger Seth Moulton argues for generational change.

Crédibilité 78% Manip. 12% Centre