Markey wins Massachusetts Democratic primary; faces Deaton

Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey, age 80, won the Democratic primary against Rep. Seth Moulton by a wide margin and will face Republican John Deaton in the general election. Markey framed the victory as a reaffirmation of his progressive record, citing the Green New Deal and Medicare for All while downplaying concerns about his age. Moulton conceded and signaled support for Markey, even as he urged generational change; Markey countered that the importance lies in ideas, not age. Unofficial results described Markey’s margin as substantial, with reports ranging from about 65-70% for Markey to roughly 70-30% in different tallies. The coverage also noted a broader pattern in other Democratic primaries where more moderate incumbents performed well in three House districts. Markey’s long tenure—having moved from the House to the Senate in 2013—was highlighted as a defining element of his political profile.