Town-by-town results: Maps show how Mass. residents voted in 2026 primary election
Markey defeated Seth Moulton and will face Republican John Deaton in the general election.

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Edward Markey defeated Seth Moulton in the Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary, while several congressional primaries also produced nominees for November. The article recaps results across Senate, House and governor’s races.
Markey won about 65% of the vote to Moulton’s 35%, according to results released Tuesday night. Markey described the result as a mandate for progressive policies; Moulton conceded and said his campaign had raised questions about the party’s future. Markey will face Republican John Deaton, who ran unopposed in his primary.
In House races, Dan Koh won the Democratic primary for the 6th District, Stephen Lynch defeated Patrick Roath in the 8th District, and Richard Neal defeated Jeromie Whalen in the 1st District. The article also reports that Republican Mike Minogue won the governor’s primary and will face Democratic Gov. Maura Healey in November.
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Moulton's version of this story ↗Democratic House candidate who won the 6th District primary
Representative who won the Democratic primary in the 1st District
Republican Senate candidate who will face Markey
Former primary challenger referenced as background
Democratic primary challenger to Stephen Lynch
Representative who won the Democratic primary in the 8th District
Republican House candidate in the 6th District
Democratic primary challenger to Richard Neal
Former Boston mayor mentioned as Koh’s former employer
Republican House candidate who will face Stephen Lynch
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