Markey defeats Moulton in Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary
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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Progressive Sen. Markey Holds Off Challenge From Rep. Moulton
(Left) Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) speaks during a news conference at the Capitol in Washington on March 27, 2025. (Right) Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) speaks during a candidate forum in Las Vegas on Aug. 3, 2019. (AP Photo)
Ed Markey survives Massachusetts Senate primary against Seth Moulton
Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) is all but certain to secure a third term in the November general election after clinching the Massachusetts Senate Democratic primary Tuesday against the younger, more centrist Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA). The race was called for Markey at 8:31 p.m. by the Associated Press. He garnered 74.1% to Moulton’s 25.9% with […]
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