79-Year-Old Democrat Running For Reelection Draws Primary Challenger Three Decades Younger
1 sourceUpdated Jul 2, 2026
Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey, a 79-year old Democrat who has served in Congress for nearly five decades, is facing a serious primary challenge in his bid to serve out another six-year term. Democratic Massachusetts Rep…
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