Democrat Edward Markey Wins Reelection to U.S. Senate From Massachusetts
The 80-year-old incumbent secured another six-year term after a bruising primary and a campaign centered on progressive credentials.
- On Tuesday, Democratic Sen. Ed Markey won reelection to the United States Senate, defeating Republican John Deaton; The Associated Press called the race shortly after polls closed.
- Markey, who has served in elected office for 53 years, campaigned on a progressive record, while Republican John Deaton, a Marine veteran, struggled to gain traction in Massachusetts advocating for "fresh ideas."
- During debates, Markey argued "it's not your age that matters, it's the age of your ideas," while Nancy Muller of Groton praised the senator's active campaign, saying he is "firing on all cylinders."
- Markey, 80, secured another six-year term in Washington; if Democrats maintain control of the Senate, he is positioned to lead or chair the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions.
- Representing Massachusetts in the Senate, Markey will remain until age 86, with this victory serving as an early indicator of a potential wave of Democratic victories nationwide.
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Markey wins 3rd Senate term as Deaton struggles to break through in deep blue Mass.
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New Bedford GuideMarkey will win another six years in U.S. Senate
Massachusetts voters reupped 80-year-old U.S. Sen. Ed Markey for another six-year term, giving him an opportunity to shape the direction of national policy as President Trump’s term winds down, and beyond. The Associated Press called the race for Markey just after the polls closed Tuesday night. The Malden Democrat defeated Republican challenger John Deaton, a Bolton Marine veteran and attorney. Markey was first elected to Congress in 1976 as a …
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Democrat Edward Markey wins reelection to U.S. Senate from Massachusetts
Democrat Ed Markey won election Tuesday to the U.S. Senate representing Massachusetts, defeating Republican John Deaton. Markey defeated a primary challenge from Rep.
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