# Massachusetts Democrats Clash Over Generational Change in Primary Races

Rep. Seth Moulton challenges Sen. Ed Markey in a Massachusetts Democratic primary focused on generational change.

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U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, a Democrat from Massachusetts, is campaigning to unseat Sen. Ed Markey in Tuesday's primary election. [^1]

Senator Ed Markey, 80, defeated Representative Seth Moulton, 47, in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts on 2026-09-08, securing the nomination. [^2]

Markey pointed to Moulton's more moderate positions to argue that it is Moulton, not the older incumbent, who is out of touch with Massachusetts voters. [^3]

Sen. Ed Markey, 80, has been a fixture in Massachusetts politics since the 1970s and is seeking a third six-year term. [^4]

U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, 47, argued that the Democratic Party is stuck in the status quo and questioned Markey's accomplishments during his lengthy time holding political office. [^5]

Dan Koh, former Biden White House aide, won the Democratic primary for Massachusetts's 6th Congressional District, with endorsements from Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, and Marty Walsh. [^6]

Markey ran as the more progressive candidate with endorsements from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and other members of the state's congressional delegation, while Moulton received support from VoteVets and New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill. [^7]

Markey repeatedly attacked Moulton over his comments questioning transgender girls' participation in girls' sports; Moulton later apologized and said he supported the transgender community. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, a Democrat from Massachusetts, is campaigning to unseat Sen. Ed Markey in Tuesday's primary election. (WJXT News4JAX, News)
2. Senator Ed Markey, 80, defeated Representative Seth Moulton, 47, in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts on 2026-09-08, securing the nomination. (Al Jazeera, News)
3. Markey pointed to Moulton's more moderate positions to argue that it is Moulton, not the older incumbent, who is out of touch with Massachusetts voters. (WJXT News4JAX, News)
4. Sen. Ed Markey, 80, has been a fixture in Massachusetts politics since the 1970s and is seeking a third six-year term. (WJXT News4JAX, News)
5. U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, 47, argued that the Democratic Party is stuck in the status quo and questioned Markey's accomplishments during his lengthy time holding political office. (WJXT News4JAX, News)
6. Dan Koh, former Biden White House aide, won the Democratic primary for Massachusetts's 6th Congressional District, with endorsements from Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, and Marty Walsh. (Al Jazeera, News)
7. Markey ran as the more progressive candidate with endorsements from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and other members of the state's congressional delegation, while Moulton received support from VoteVets and New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill. (Al Jazeera, News)
8. Markey repeatedly attacked Moulton over his comments questioning transgender girls' participation in girls' sports; Moulton later apologized and said he supported the transgender community. (Al Jazeera, News)

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