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Markey Prevails in MA Senate Primary as Uyterhoeven Captures Open State Senate Seat
politics1 month ago

Markey Prevails in MA Senate Primary as Uyterhoeven Captures Open State Senate Seat

In Massachusetts, Ed Markey won the Democratic U.S. Senate primary against Seth Moulton; Erika Uyterhoeven captured the open 2nd Middlesex State Senate seat. In the statehouse, Mike Connolly won re-election in the 26th Middlesex district, Will Mbah won the 34th Middlesex district, Ben Ewen-Campen won the 27th Middlesex district, and Katherine Clark won the 5th U.S. House District nomination; Michael Minogue won the Republican gubernatorial nomination as results continued to come in.

via The Tufts Daily|
#connolly#ewen-campen#markey
Markey clinches MA Senate nomination against Moulton
politics1 month ago

Markey clinches MA Senate nomination against Moulton

Sen. Ed Markey defeated Rep. Seth Moulton in Massachusetts’ Democratic Senate primary to secure renomination for the general election, underscoring a push for experience within the party while Moulton framed his bid as generational change; Moulton had previously faced scrutiny over comments about transgender athletes and later apologized. The MA primary also featured incumbents Lynch and Neal winning in their districts, illustrating veterans prevailing in several races.

via AP News|
#markey#massachusetts#moulton
Markey Holds Off Moulton in Massachusetts Democratic Primary, Secures Third Senate Term
politics1 month ago

Markey Holds Off Moulton in Massachusetts Democratic Primary, Secures Third Senate Term

Incumbent Sen. Ed Markey defeated Rep. Seth Moulton in the Massachusetts Democratic primary, clearing the path to a third Senate term as he faces Republican John Deaton in November. Markey — a longtime progressive advocate for universal health care and the Green New Deal — was backed by major progressives like Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, while Moulton ran as a more moderate challenger. The race touched on concerns about the age of lawmakers, with Markey asserting his energy and readiness, and Moulton criticizing accessibility to voters. Polls had Markey ahead, and the result follows a 2020 primary where Markey narrowly beat Joe Kennedy III.

via The Guardian|
#democratic-primary#markey#massachusetts
Markey Triumphs in Mass. Senate Primary as MA Races Take Shape
politics1 month ago

Markey Triumphs in Mass. Senate Primary as MA Races Take Shape

Incumbent Sen. Ed Markey defeats Rep. Seth Moulton in the Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary, with Moulton conceding and pledging support. Across the state, AP projections show Dan Koh winning Moulton’s 6th District House seat, Maura Healey winning the Democratic gubernatorial primary, Michael Minogue securing the GOP nomination for governor, and Richard Neal and Nick Collins leading in their respective races, while the Brownsberger–Lander state Senate contest remains too early to call.

via The Boston Globe|
#markey#massachusetts#moulton
Massachusetts Senate primary pits veteran Markey against generational challenger Moulton
politics1 month ago

Massachusetts Senate primary pits veteran Markey against generational challenger Moulton

Incumbent Sen. Ed Markey, backed by progressive champions, faces Rep. Seth Moulton in Massachusetts’ Democratic Senate primary in a battle over age and ideology. Markey touts a left‑wing agenda (Green New Deal, Medicare for All) with endorsements from Warren, Sanders and AOC, while Moulton emphasizes renewal and has drawn support from Gov. Mikie Sherrill and the Boston Globe. The two clash on issues like ICE and transgender athletes, though both agree on some positions. Markey currently leads in polling and fundraising as the Sept. 1 primary approaches, with the winner expected to be the favorite in the general election against Republican John Deaton.

via Fox News|
#markey#massachusetts#moulton
Age Debate in Massachusetts as Ed Markey Seeks Third Senate Term
politics1 month ago

Age Debate in Massachusetts as Ed Markey Seeks Third Senate Term

In Massachusetts' Democratic primary, 80-year-old Sen. Ed Markey faces 47-year-old Rep. Seth Moulton. Markey touts his progressive record and endorsements from Sanders and Warren, while Moulton promotes more moderate positions and argues for a new generation of leadership. Polls show Markey ahead, suggesting the state may back experience and long-held incumbency over a youthful insurgency as he seeks a third term into his mid-80s.

via The Guardian|
#age#markey#massachusetts
Massachusetts Primary Spotlight: Markey Faces Moulton in High-Stakes Senate Fight
politics1 month ago

Massachusetts Primary Spotlight: Markey Faces Moulton in High-Stakes Senate Fight

Massachusetts voters head to Tuesday’s Democratic primaries where longtime Senator Ed Markey faces Rep. Seth Moulton in a high-profile Senate contest; in a state that leans strongly Democratic, the primary outcome is likely to determine who represents Massachusetts in Washington next year, with the race framing questions about Markey’s tenure against Moulton’s challenge and broader party dynamics.

via The New York Times|
#democratic-primary#markey#massachusetts
Markey Extends Lead in Massachusetts Senate Primary, Poll Finds
politics1 month ago

Markey Extends Lead in Massachusetts Senate Primary, Poll Finds

A UMass Amherst/WCVB poll of 800 registered voters (445 Democratic primary voters) shows Sen. Ed Markey leading Rep. Seth Moulton 60% to 32% among likely Democratic primary voters in Massachusetts, a sizable swing since July. Markey is viewed as more liberal, experienced and trustworthy, while Moulton is perceived as a younger, more energetic challenger. The survey margins are 4.4% overall and 5.8% among Democrats, with a final debate and Sept. 1 primary on the horizon and early voting beginning Aug. 22.

via WCVB|
#markey#massachusetts#moulton
Lawmakers push faster accountability for Tesla after fatal FSD crash
technology3 months ago

Lawmakers push faster accountability for Tesla after fatal FSD crash

Sen. Blumenthal and Sen. Markey urge the NHTSA to accelerate and broaden scrutiny of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving technology after a fatal Texas crash in which police say the driver used assisted driving before hitting a brick house. They criticize Tesla’s safety claims and data transparency, call for wider crash reporting and data disclosure, and note that NHTSA is investigating while the victim’s family has filed suit. The push follows ongoing federal probes into Tesla’s driver-assist systems and past safety concerns.

via NBC News|
#blumenthal#markey#nhtsa