Coverage dated August 20, 2026 to August 21, 2026

Ocasio-Cortez backs Markey in Massachusetts Senate primary

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Democratic Sen. Ed Markey (Mass.) received a boost to his reelection bid Thursday with an endorsement from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.). Markey is engaged in a competitive Democratic primary race against Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.).

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The Boston Globe
AOC endorses Ed Markey, giving incumbent late-campaign boost in Senate primary against Moulton (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Aug 20, 2026
The Boston Globe's feed description
US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Thursday endorsed Senator Ed Markey in his Democratic primary battle with Seth Moulton.
WHDH Boston
AOC endorses Markey in Senate primary (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Aug 20, 2026
WHDH Boston's feed description
Senator Ed Markey received the endorsement of New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a major name in the party’s progressive wing. The two worked together to...
The Hill
Ocasio-Cortez backs Markey in Massachusetts Senate primary (opens The Hill)
Published Aug 20, 2026
The Hill's feed description
Democratic Sen. Ed Markey (Mass.) received a boost to his reelection bid Thursday with an endorsement from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.). Markey is engaged in a competitive Democratic primary race against Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.).
Washington Examiner
Ocasio-Cortez endorses Massachusetts Senate incumbent Ed Markey (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Aug 20, 2026
Washington Examiner's feed description
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) threw her support behind Massachusetts Democratic Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) ahead of the Sept. 1 primary, backing the 80-year-old incumbent as he faces a challenge from Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA).
Fox News
AOC endorses Sen Ed Markey as incumbent faces Dem US Senate primary challenge from Rep Seth Moulton (opens Fox News)
Published Aug 21, 2026
Fox News's feed description
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorses incumbent Sen. Ed Markey as he faces off against Rep. Seth Moulton in the Massachusetts Democratic U.S. Senate primary.