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The Rest of the World Report | September 1, 2026 — Evening Edition
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MIDTERM WATCH September 1, 2026
Massachusetts votes today, and the race that matters most for the House and Senate math nationally isn’t even competitive in November. Gov. Maura Healey faces no primary opponent and no serious general election threat either. The race that matters is a fight inside one party. It’s a preview of the argument Democrats are going to keep having between now and November 3.
Incumbent Sen. Ed Markey, 80, is defending his seat against Rep. Seth Moulton, 48, who gave up his…
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