Markey defeats primary challenger who questioned his age
Octogenarian U.S. Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., beat a primary challenger who argued he was too old to serve Massachusetts.
Octogenarian U.S. Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., overcame an intense primary challenge from a candidate who said he was too old to serve the people of Massachusetts. The result ensures Markey remains the Democratic nominee for the Senate race.