Veterans Win as Youth Challenge Falters | Dayton News

Massachusetts voters say generational change isn’t always the ticket—veteran Democrats in their seventies and eighties are still winning primaries against younger challengers, proving that experience, progressive records, and voter familiarity often trump youthful energy. Senator Ed Markey, at 80, crushed a 47-year-old challenger who called for “new leadership,” while two other senior reps also held off younger opponents. Voters aren’t rejecting age outright—they’re choosing candidates who match their values, not just their birth year. Incumbency still rules, but the debate over who leads next is far from over. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0f6c96a142c86656