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Senate Primary in Massachusetts Is a Generational Fight, With a Twist

31 August 2026 at 18:59
In Massachusetts, the octogenarian senator Ed Markey faces a challenge from a much younger centrist, Representative Seth Moulton.

Β© Mel Musto for The New York Times

Senator Ed Markey is running as a progressive in one of the country’s most liberal states.

Ed Markey Defends Transgender Athletes in Massachusetts Senate Race

30 August 2026 at 12:00
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.

Β© Mel Musto for The New York Times

β€œTrans athletes should be able to play,” Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts said in an interview this past week with The New York Times.
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