A long-serving Massachusetts Democrat has secured victory in the state’s high-profile Senate primary, defeating a challenger who framed the race as a clash between political generations. The incumbent, who has spent decades in Congress, faced a primary opponent with a record in the House and a campaign emphasizing fresh leadership. The outcome solidifies control of the seat for a politician with deep institutional experience amid broader debates over generational turnover in Washington. Analysts will now assess how the result shapes Democratic strategy ahead of the general election.
Sen. Ed Markey has fended off a challenge from Rep. Seth Moulton in the Massachusetts Democratic primary for Senate, Decision Desk HQ projects. Moulton, a 47-year-old who’s served in the House for six terms, had lodged a generational change campaign against Markey, an 80-year-old who served 20 terms in the House and is seeking a...
