Markey Defeats Moulton in Mass. Senate Primary

In Massachusetts, incumbent Sen. Ed Markey defeated Rep. Seth Moulton in the Democratic Senate primary, reversing the earlier lead reported in polling. At about 80 years old, Markey argued that his long record and progressive credentials trumped calls for generational change. Moulton had campaigned on new leadership, while Markey benefited from endorsements from top progressives. In the same cycle, Rep. Stephen Lynch, 71, narrowly held off 39-year-old Patrick Roath in the 8th District amid debates over age, experience, and past votes on immigration and health care. Analysts say the results highlight ongoing intra-party debates about age, ideas, and the party’s direction, both in Massachusetts and nationally. Markey is favored to win in November in the deep-blue state, potentially shaping the Senate's balance.