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Ed Markey defeats Seth Moulton in Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary

Sen. Ed Markey, 80, easily defeated Rep. Seth Moulton, 47, in Massachusetts' Democratic Senate primary by a 76%-24% margin. The race was framed as a generational contest, with Markey seeking a third full term.

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Ed Markey defeats Seth Moulton in Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary

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