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Sen. Ed Markey is 80 and says he’s the voice of Massachusetts’s youth

Washington Post Politics·August 30, 2026·1 min read

Sen. Ed Markey, 80, frames his Massachusetts primary bid against a younger challenger as an ideological fight, not an age issue. He emphasizes his progressive record and argues experience matters. The primary is set for Tuesday, with Markey seeking to counter calls for new leadership.

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