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.
Massachusetts Democratic Senator Ed Markey, a vocal critic of Israel, is projected to win the Democratic primary against moderate Representative Seth Moulton, according to the Associated Press. Markey secured 75.9% of votes compared to Moulton's 24.1% after 3% of ballots were tallied. Markey attributed his victory to the progressive movement, particularly among young voters.
Moulton congratulated Markey and expressed his support, emphasizing their shared goal of protecting democracy from President Donald Trump. Markey, 80, has served in the House for 50 years and in the Senate since filling John Kerry's seat. He has consistently opposed military aid to Israel. Moulton, 47, has been serving in the House since 2015 and has opposed the Democratic socialist agenda and aging establishment.
Although both candidates ran neck-and-neck for months, Moulton's emphasis on his youth and opposition to Markey's policies may have been his downfall.
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