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Markey Targets Moulton in Trans Athletes Primary Fight

8/31/2026

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U.S. Senator Ed Markey campaigns on a pro-transgender-rights platform and faces Rep. Seth Moulton in a Tuesday primary.
U.S. Senator Ed Markey accuses Rep. Seth Moulton of throwing trans kids under the bus after the 2024 election.
U.S. Senator Ed Markey says trans athletes should be able to play, reflecting Massachusetts values.
U.S. Senator Ed Markey is the only Democrat defending transgender athletes, unlike Gov. Gavin Newsom and Pete Buttigieg.

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U.S. Senator Ed Markey campaigns on a pro-transgender-rights platform and faces Rep. Seth Moulton in a Tuesday primary.
U.S. Senator Ed Markey accuses Rep. Seth Moulton of throwing trans kids under the bus after the 2024 election.
U.S. Senator Ed Markey says trans athletes should be able to play, reflecting Massachusetts values.
U.S. Senator Ed Markey is the only Democrat defending transgender athletes, unlike Gov. Gavin Newsom and Pete Buttigieg.