Ed Markey Wins Massachusetts U.S. Senate Primary, Associated Press Declares
In the Massachusetts 2026 U.S. Senate primary, Ed Markey was declared the winner against Joe Moulton by the Associated Press.

Boston, MA, September 1, 2026 — Ed Markey has been declared the winner of the Massachusetts 2026 U.S. Senate primary, according to a determination by the Associated Press. The race was contested between incumbent Senator Ed Markey and challenger Joe Moulton.
The Associated Press made the declaration following the conclusion of voting in the primary election. The outcome determines which candidate will advance as the nominee for their party in the general election for the U.S. Senate seat representing Massachusetts.
Further details regarding vote counts, turnout, or specific margins of victory were not immediately available in the provided information. The Associated Press’s declaration signifies the projected outcome of the primary contest.
The specific party affiliation for which Ed Markey secured the nomination was not stated in the initial summary. Similarly, the current political affiliations or previous roles of either Ed Markey or Joe Moulton were not detailed.
The next steps in the electoral process, following this primary designation, would typically involve the nominated candidate preparing for the general election. The general election will feature candidates from various parties vying for the U.S. Senate seat.
Information concerning the timeline of the general election or the platforms of the candidates was not included in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Scott Souza on patch.com, see more information here.
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