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Rep. Seth Moulton to take on Sen. Ed Markey in Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary

Moulton cleared the delegate threshold for the primary ballot and is campaigning on generational change.

Rep. Seth Moulton to take on Sen. Ed Markey in Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary
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Seth Moulton cleared the delegate threshold to qualify for Massachusetts’s Democratic Senate primary ballot, while incumbent Ed Markey won the state party’s endorsement with nearly 73% of delegate support. The result advances a closely watched contest over leadership and generational change.

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Seth Moulton
D · MA-6

Massachusetts representative challenging Ed Markey in the Democratic Senate primary

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Ed Markey
D · MA · SEN

Massachusetts senator and incumbent seeking the Democratic nomination

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Joseph P. Kennedy III
Former U.S. Representative (D-MA)

Former Massachusetts representative and Markey’s 2020 primary challenger

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President, referenced in connection with criticism of Moulton’s past comments

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Markey Wins Massachusetts Democrats' Convention Endorsement Over Moulton

Ed Markey won the Massachusetts Democratic Party convention endorsement over Seth Moulton, who challenged him for the party’s support. Center outlets also report Moulton’s qualification for the primary ballot and highlight his calls for generational change and more debates. Right-leaning outlets emphasize Markey’s win and contrast the convention’s focus on attacks against Republicans with local affordability concerns.

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