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Ed Markey leads Seth Moulton in Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary as voters weigh experience against generational change

Massachusetts voters will decide on Tuesday whether to nominate 80-year-old Senator Ed Markey or 47-year-old Representative Seth Moulton for the Democratic Senate seat. While Moulton has centered his campaign on the need for generational change and new leadership, Markey has positioned himself as a seasoned progressive leader with a deep policy history. Polls indicate a significant lead for Markey, with one survey showing 63% of likely Democratic primary voters supporting him compared to 28% for Moulton. Despite Moulton's push for congressional term limits and his argument that a younger generation must lead the way in technology and artificial intelligence, many young progressives have endorsed Markey. He has secured the backing of high-profile figures such as Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren. Both candidates agree on several key issues, including abortion rights, stricter gun laws, and expanded health coverage. However, the race serves as a test of whether voters will prioritize Markey's experience over Moulton's argument for a younger representative.

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