Ed Markey

Democratic candidate in the Massachusetts Senate race, November 3, 2026. Senator since 2013. Incumbent.

Documented positions

• Supports abortion access without restrictions. (2015) source
• Sponsored background checks on private gun transfers. (2021) source
• Backed banning large-capacity ammunition magazines. (2013) source
• Supports comprehensive reform with a path to citizenship. (2014) source
• Backed a 30% minimum tax on people earning over $1 million. (2012) source
• Backed repealing Trump's tax cuts. (2020) source
• Says Trump's tariffs are hurting small businesses. (2025) source
• Sponsored a bill strengthening union organizing. (2021) source
• Sponsored the Green New Deal. (2019) source
• Opposes military force against Iran without congressional approval. (2020) source
• Opposes vouchers and criticized efforts to strip public school funding. (2025) source

Each position is taken from the linked source; dates show when it was recorded.

Estimated lane

Where no documented position exists, the Atlas estimates answers from the Progressive Democrat lane of the Democratic Party. These estimates are labelled “est.” on the race page and are not the candidate’s stated views.

Race information last updated October 24, 2026.