New poll shows Moulton with lead over Markey in potential Senate primary

"Although the midterm elections are more than a year away, political observers in Massachusetts are ramping up speculation about two key topics: how Gov. Maura Healey will fare in her reelection bid and whether Sen. Ed Markey will have any major challengers. A new poll released this week by the Fiscal Alliance Foundation offers some insight into where things could be headed."

"Markey, who will be 80 years old on Election Day, would leave himself open to attacks from younger candidates who say that the aging Democratic establishment needs to go. Many voters have concerns about Markey's age. A total of 63% of respondents to the new poll said that he should not seek reelection. When proposed with a hypothetical matchup between Moulton and Markey, 43% of voters favored Moulton compared to just 21% who favored Markey, according to the poll results."

Sen. Ed Markey is seeking reelection to another six-year Senate term and will be 80 on Election Day. A recent poll by the Fiscal Alliance Foundation finds widespread voter concern about his age, with 63% saying he should not seek another term. In hypothetical matchups, Rep. Seth Moulton outperforms Markey statewide and among Democrats, and Moulton is reportedly considering a primary challenge. Gov. Maura Healey’s reelection prospects appear more mixed in the poll. Political figures supportive of Markey privately express concern about age and have approached Moulton about possible candidacy.

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