WBUR · WBUR · September 4, 2026
Sen. Ed Markey, Rep. Richard Neal and Rep. Stephen Lynch were among a slew of veteran Massachusetts lawmakers who fended off younger challengers in Democratic primaries this week. Their election victories came despite a national narrative that Democratic voters want new blood.
Boston Globe political reporter James Pindell and political strategist Susan Tracy of The Strategy Group joined WBUR's Morning Edition to discuss what the future holds for elected leadership in the state.
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Rob Lane is a producer for WBUR's Morning Edition.