Senator Ed Markey, an 82-year-old incumbent serving since 1976, defended transgender athletes' rights as a primary campaign issue in his Massachusetts race against Representative Seth Moulton through September 1, 2026. The contest pitted Markey's progressive stance on civil rights against Moulton's centrist challenge, highlighting generational and ideological divides within the Democratic primary.
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Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts has emerged as a vocal defender of transgender rights as he tries to fend off a primary challenge from Representative Seth Moulton.
In Massachusetts, the octogenarian senator Ed Markey faces a challenge from a much younger centrist, Representative Seth Moulton.
Senator Edward Markey, who began his congressional career in 1976, faces a challenge from Representative Seth Moulton.
Senator Edward Markey, who began his congressional career in 1976, faces a challenge from Representative Seth Moulton.