AOC endorses Sen Ed Markey as incumbent faces Dem US Senate primary challenge from Rep Seth Moulton

Rep.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez , D-N.Y., endorsed Sen.

Ed Markey, D-Mass., as the incumbent senator faces off against Rep.

Seth Moulton, D-Mass., in the Massachusetts Democratic U.S.

Senate primary.

"At a time when powerful special interests are making life harder for everyday Americans, Massachusetts working families need a champion in the U.S.

Senate to stand up for them and fight corporate greed," Ocasio-Cortez said in a statement released by Markey's campaign.

"Ed Markey has spent his career doing exactly that, from our partnership on the Green New Deal to running his campaign without accepting a dime of corporate PAC money.

His work is an inspiration to many of us who are committed to building a better future for all, and that’s why I’m proud to endorse him," the congresswoman added.

AOC DOCUMENTS EGG-FREEZING JOURNEY, TAKES AIM AT TRUMP ADMIN OVER WOMEN'S REPRODUCTIVE CHOICES The House lawmaker previously backed Markey during his last election cycle .

"The toughest fights need the most inspiring leaders, and that’s Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

She’s got vision, she knows what’s at stake, and she never backs down," Markey said in a statement.

"We introduced the Green New Deal to tackle the climate crisis, lower costs, and build an economy that works for working people, not corporations and billionaires.

I am incredibly proud to have her endorsement and look forward to continuing to fight alongside her for the livable future we deserve." BOMB-THROWER DEM MAKES SHOCKING PROMISE TO KICK SCHUMER TO CURB DURING SENATE DEBATE Markey, who turned 80 this year, has served in the Senate since mid-July 2013, but he had previously served in the House for more than 36 years.