Democrats’ Push for Generational Change Could Hit a Wall in Massachusetts
Senator Ed Markey leads polls against Rep. Seth Moulton, who has argued for generational change in the Massachusetts Senate race.
Democratic Party leaders in Massachusetts are bracing for a possible generational challenge to Senator Ed Markey, the 80-year-old incumbent senator seeking re-election. In a new poll from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Markey leads challenger Representative Seth Moulton, a 47-year-old moderate, by a 28-point margin, with 60 percent of voters favoring the long-serving senator.
While many Democrats desire fresh leadership and a break from the age of incumbents, recent polling suggests Markey's age is not a significant factor for most Democratic primary voters, who remain highly supportive of the progressive policies championed by Markey. Moulton's campaign has focused on the age issue, arguing that Massachusetts needs a new leadership generation.
However, Markey's strong progressive credentials and long-term presence in Congress appear to be resonating more with voters, making the race one of the most contentious of the Democratic primary season.
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