THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 4, 2026 Page 3 VICTORY | FROM PAGE 1 Democratic primary for U.S. Senate on Tuesday. Markey defeated Moulton in the statewide vote, 64.8% -35.2%, accumulating 574,342 votes to 309,870 for Moulton. In Malden, Markey rolled in an 82%18% win, 5,527 to 1,253 votes. Once again, as he did in 2020, Senator Markey fended off a push for generational change as he seeks a third term. This is the second Senate primary in a row in which Markey defeated a younger Democrat. In 2020, Rep. Joe Kennedy III ran against Markey, but lost. Markey, who turned 80 while on the campaign trail this year in July, defeated U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, 47, who had argued from the outset that it was time for new ideas and a fresh — and younger — voice in Washington. Markey, however, said Moulton’s more moderate positions were “out of touch” with the state’s voters. No other issue defined the race more than transgender rights, and Markey repeatedly challenged Moulton for previously saying he “would not want his daughters to play against transgender athletes.” Senator Markey, who has several times declared this would be his last term in elected office, reveled in the primary win in a speech after the win Tuesday night in Boston. “Massachusetts needs a senator who stands up and fights back, a senator who never forgets who they are fighting for,” Markey said in a victory speech. “That has been the mission of my life, and it always will be.” Moulton conceded early Tuesday night, saying, “I spoke to Senator Markey tonight and pledged that I will do everything I can to help him win re-election in November, to ensure a Democrat represents the state we both love.” In the November 3 General Election, Markey will face Republican John Deaton, who lost to Sen. Elizabeth Warren in 2024 and was unopposed in the Republican primary Tuesday. There will be several other smaller party candidates on the ballot as well. Markey has been a fixture in Massachusetts politics since the 1970s, first as a Malden state Representative, then many years as a Congressman. Moulton questioned Markey’s accomplishments during his lengthy time in office. On Tuesday night, Markey said, “This victory is a testament to the power of the progressive movement of our nation.” He applauded his appeal to younger voters, many of whom worked tirelessly for his campaign, “fueled by young people demanding more from their leaders, and it’s your voices that are the ones we need to hear right now. Your leadership will show us the way.” Markey cosponsored the Green New Deal and backs Medicare for all, and he was endorsed by leading progressives, including U.S. Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders, and U.S. Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ayanna Pressley. Moulton, who launched his Senate campaign in October 2025, repeatedly has called Markey, who will be 86 at the end of this term, “too old.” U.S. Rep. Katherine Clark rolled to an easy win in the Democratic primary for U.S. Representative for the 5th District in Congress. Clark faced off against challengers Tarik Samman, a Harvard Law School researcher, and Jonathan Paz, a former Waltham city councilor, for the 5th Congressional District. Clark secured 73.8% of the vote. Paz was second with 19.7% and Samman third at 6.6%. Rep. Clark received 84,665 votes followed by Paz (22,553) and Samman (7,515). In Malden, Rep. Clark — a former Melrose resident and state Senator representing Malden, preceding outgoing Sen. Lewis — won by a large margin with 4,493 votes (67%), to 1,647 votes for Paz and 588 votes for Samman. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 orInfo@advocatenews.net SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
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