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Why older lawmakers may wait too long to step aside

U.S. Sen. Ed Markey is 80 and has served in Congress for half a century. His Democratic primary challenger in Massachusetts, U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, is 47 and made generational change a centerpiece of his campaign. Markey won the Sept. 1, 2026, primary anyway by nearly 30 percentage points.

The Conversation · 1h ago

Leftists make waves and Trump flexes muscles: US primary season takeaways

Candidates have been selected for November’s midterms – have Republicans and Democrats made the right choices?

The Guardian - US · Sep 20

U.S. Sen. Ed Markey (D) is the second-oldest U.S. Senator to win a contested primary this year

Incumbent Ed Markey defeated Seth Moulton in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts on Sept. 1. Markey’s win makes him the second-oldest senator, after 83-year-old Jim Risch (R-Idaho), to defeat a primary challenger this year.

Ballotpedia · Sep 4

Senator Ed Markey wins Massachusetts Democratic primary

Incumbent, 80, beats back challenge from Seth Moulton, who argued Markey was too old to be effective at his job

The Guardian - US · Sep 2

Massachusetts Democratic primary is a generational clash as Rep. Seth Moulton targets Sen. Ed Markey

Democrats across the U.S. are showing a strong desire for change

The Independent UK · Sep 1

Elections Ballotpedia is covering in September 2026

In September 2026, Ballotpedia is tracking 865 elections across 14 states. These include four statewide elections, 10 special elections held to fill vacancies in fourstates, and two recall elections in two states.

Ballotpedia · Sep 1

Progressive Ed Markey, 80, faces generational test in Massachusetts Senate primary

Markey, looking to clinch another Senate term, leads younger rival Seth Moulton in blue state’s primary poll

The Guardian - US · Sep 1

At the Races: Bay State blues

Welcome to a special edition of At the Races! Throughout the 2026 primary season, watch for these updates from the CQ Roll Call campaign team on what you need to know for Election Day. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari and Mary…

Roll Call · Sep 1

Massachusetts' Democratic primary for U.S. Senate is one of several in which age is an issue

Incumbent Ed Markey and Seth Moulton are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts on September 1, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Aug 28

Seth Moulton pushes for ‘new generation’ of leaders but clock is ticking

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton began clamoring for generational change long before it became a political cliche. The Iraq War veteran and Harvard graduate won his North Shore congressional seat in 2014, after dislodging a nine-term Democratic incumbent. A few years later, he led an ultimately unsuccessful uprising…

Roll Call · Aug 28