US EditionRep. Moulton challenges Sen. Markey in Massachusetts, calls for new generation of Democratic leaders
- On Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton announced he will challenge U.S. Sen. Ed Markey in next year's Senate race in Massachusetts.
- Framing the campaign as generational change, Moulton criticized Markey's age and tenure and cited the Democratic Party's low approval this year as reasons for fresh leadership.
- Moulton emphasized affordability, universal health care, climate action and banning assault weapons while highlighting his Marine Corps service, a high-speed rail plan, and the bipartisan 988 national mental health Lifeline connecting over 13 million people.
- The announcement makes the race a top Democratic primary and opens the 6th Congressional District seat, possibly attracting Massachusetts Democrats like Ayanna Pressley, U.S. Rep. .
- Early surveys indicate Moulton leads Markey 43% to 21% among likely voters and 38% to 30% among likely Democratic primary voters in Fiscal Alliance Foundation / Advantage, Inc. polls.
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So Markey has a primary challenger
So Seth Moulton is running for senator in Massachusetts. that would be a primary against Markey. I get that we need new ideas and new blood. But I can’t say I think “new idea” when Seth comes to mind. i expect some here will know him from stating his...
Moulton Challenges Markey In Massachusetts Senate Primary: 'New Generation Of Leadership'
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Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey, a 79-year old Democrat who has served in Congress for nearly five decades, is facing a serious primary challenge in his bid to serve out another six-year term. Democratic Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton, 47, declared his 2026 candidacy for Markey’s seat on Wednesday, invoking the need for generational change and the […]
Democrat Who Spoke Out On Transgender Issue Launches Bid Against 79-Year-Old Party Relic
Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey, a 79-year old Democrat who has served in Congress for nearly five decades, is facing a serious primary challenge in his bid to serve out another six-year term. Democratic Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton, 47, declared his 2026 candidacy for Markey’s seat on Wednesday, invoking the need for generational change and the […]
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