Therese Murray wins primary with 87 percent of vote
State Senate President Therese Murray of Plymouth won the Democratic primary on Sept. 6, with 87 percent of the vote, defeating challenger Stephen Michael Palmer, also of Plymouth.
Democrat Patty Murray drew support from women, suburbanites and older voters, while GOP challenger Dino Rossi attracted men, rural voters and middle-aged voters in a US Senate race that's too close to call.