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Seth Moulton Chances of Beating Ed Markey in Massachusetts Senate Primary

Seth Moulton Chances of Beating Ed Markey in Massachusetts Senate Primary

Summary

A new poll shows Democratic Senator Ed Markey leads Representative Seth Moulton by 5 points in the Massachusetts Senate primary race. The race is close and highlights different views within the Democratic Party, including a debate over younger versus older leadership.

Key Facts

  • Ed Markey leads Seth Moulton by 5 points in a recent Emerson College poll.
  • Markey has the support of 37% of likely Democratic voters.
  • Moulton has the backing of 32% of likely Democratic voters.
  • 29% of voters are still undecided in the primary race.
  • The poll surveyed 451 likely voters between May 3-4, 2026.
  • The margin of error for the poll is plus or minus 4.6 percentage points.
  • Moulton is seen as more centrist compared to Markey.
  • Incumbent senators like Markey rarely lose primary elections.
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