Ed Markey leads Seth Moulton in Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary poll

Incumbent Senator Ed Markey holds a significant lead over Representative Seth Moulton in the upcoming Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate in Massachusetts. A recent poll by WCVB and the University of Massachusetts Amherst shows Markey with 60% support among likely voters, while Moulton trails at 32%. Voters cited Markey’s progressivism and trustworthiness as key factors, whereas Moulton is perceived as more moderate and has focused his campaign on Markey’s age.

The candidates also diverge on foreign policy, particularly regarding Palestinian human rights and U.S. aid to Israel. Markey has maintained a consistent stance against sending U.S. arms to Gaza. Moulton has recently taken positions favored by Palestinian rights advocates, such as voting for an amendment to strip military financing from Israel, though he previously supported the 2024 Israel military aid package and the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act.

A final debate is scheduled for August 20, ahead of early voting on August 22 and the primary election on September 1.