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Democratic Sen. Ed Markey fends off Massachusetts primary challenge from Rep. Seth Moulton
Markey won with 2% of the expected vote reporting, overcoming a $7.1 million ad push by Moulton and his allies, according to AdImpact.
- NBC News projected on Wednesday that Democratic Sen. Ed Markey defeated Rep. Seth Moulton in the Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary, marking a significant victory for the party's progressive wing.
- Despite Moulton and his allies outspending the incumbent $7.1 million to $3.9 million on ads according to AdImpact, Markey secured the nomination by emphasizing his progressive record and liberal credentials.
- Commonwealth Together PAC targeted Moulton for his past opposition to Medicare and taxing billionaires, citing 2019 comments from his unsuccessful presidential campaign. Markey secured endorsements from progressive leaders including Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren.
- At an election-eve rally, Markey criticized Moulton for comments regarding transgender issues, claiming he "threw trans kids under the bus" after the 2024 election. Moulton had previously apologized to "anyone hurt by those comments."
- First elected to the Senate in 2013 after serving nearly 40 years in the House, Markey framed the race as a fight against President Donald Trump, underscoring the resilience of established progressive incumbents against generational challengers.
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Markey defeats Moulton in Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary
Sen. Ed Markey has fended off a challenge from Rep. Seth Moulton in the Massachusetts Democratic primary for Senate, Decision Desk HQ projects. Moulton, a 47-year-old who’s served in the House for six terms, had lodged a generational change campaign against Markey, an 80-year-old who served 20 terms in the House and is seeking a…
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US Sen. Ed Markey wins Massachusetts Democratic primary over opponent who called for change
U.S. Sen. Ed Markey of Massachusetts has secured the Democratic nomination in his bid for a third term in office. Markey fought off a challenge from U.S. Rep.
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Total News Sources8
Leaning Left3Leaning Right2Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution38% Left, 37% Center
Bias Distribution
- 38% of the sources lean Left, 37% of the sources are Center
38% Left
L 38%
C 37%
R 25%
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