80-Year-Old Sen. Ed Markey Holds Off Younger Challenger in Democratic Primary
The progressive Senator, who is seeking a third term in the upper chamber, has defeated moderate Rep. Seth Moulton.
Sen. Ed Markey of Massachusetts secured victory in the Democratic primary race for his seat on Tuesday, despite facing a younger challenger. The Associated Press declared Markey the winner around 8:31 p.m. ET, with 96% of the ballots counted. Markey received 64.9% of the vote, compared to his opponent's 35.1%. In his victory speech, Markey emphasized the importance of fighting for constituents and maintaining a progressive vision.
The 80-year-old senator, who has served in the House for nearly 37 years before his Senate election in 2013, narrowly outpaced his 47-year-old opponent, Rep. Seth Moulton. Moulton had argued that it was time for change in the state's political representation, suggesting that Massachusetts voters had a choice between the status quo and demanding better.
However, Markey's campaign highlighted Moulton's positions as not aligning with those of their constituents in deep-blue Massachusetts, describing his opponent as lacking a progressive majority.
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