Senator Ed Markey is projected to win the Democratic nomination for the US Senate in Massachusetts, according to CNN projections. He overcame a primary challenge from Representative Seth Moulton while seeking a third full term. Markey, 80, presented himself as the more progressive option, opposed to the establishment, in his matchup against Moulton, a six-term congressman who has occasionally challenged party leadership.

Markey's victory comes in a year marked by the defeat of several veteran Democrats by younger, more left-leaning candidates. Further details about the primary and Markey's campaign are available from the source.

The outcome of the primary has been welcomed by Markey's supporters, with the senator speaking at the Omni Parker House in Boston.