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Ed Markey and Seth Moulton Lead Massachusetts Democratic Senate Primary

Massachusetts voters head to the polls on Tuesday for a primary election featuring a closely watched United States Senate contest between Democratic incumbent Senator Ed Markey and US Representative Seth Moulton. Markey, who turned 80 in July, is seeking a third full term, while Moulton, a 47-year-old Marine Corps veteran, argues for generational change. Recent polling shows Markey with a sizable lead over Moulton, with one poll finding him leading by 30 percentage points. Moulton has highlighted Markey's age and his loose grasp of technology, specifically regarding artificial intelligence, as a central theme of his campaign. Markey defended his record, emphasizing the importance of establishing safeguards for technology rather than just familiarity with individual products. Other notable races on the ballot include the 6th Congressional District primary, where five Democrats compete for the nomination to face Republican Micah Jones. In the 8th Congressional District, 13-term incumbent Representative Stephen Lynch faces a challenge from progressive attorney Patrick Roath. Additionally, Governor Maura Healey seeks the Democratic nomination for reelection, while two Republican candidates, Brian Shortsleeve and Michael Roger Minogue, vie for the GOP primary spot.

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