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Politics · Elections · published 2026-09-02 · via Roll Call

Massachusetts primaries show Democratic factions both winning and holding ground

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In Tuesday's Massachusetts primaries, Senator Edward Markey defeated a moderate challenger by a wide margin, while two older House incumbents fended off younger progressive rivals. An establishment-backed candidate won an open House seat with endorsements from former President Biden and Vice President Harris. The results suggest Democratic voters are prioritizing anti-Trump fighters over generational or ideological purity.

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