Massachusetts Senate Election 2026
Ed Markey (D) is running. Rating: Solid D.
Status: upcoming. Election day is November 3, 2026.
Candidates
| Candidate | Party | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ed Markey (incumbent) | Democratic | Senator since 2013 |
| John Deaton | Republican | Attorney |
No public polls recorded for this race.
Where the candidates stand
Ed Markey (D)
- 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
Sources
- 2026 United States Senate elections (Wikipedia)
- Latest Senate polls (RealClearPolling)
- 2026 election polls (Political.org)
- Cook Political Report Senate ratings
- The Green Papers: 2026 candidates by state
- Cook Political Report Senate overview: South Carolina, Mississippi, Minnesota (Oct. 20, 2026)
- Midterm Elections in Ohio, October 2026 (Marist Poll)
- Midterm Elections in Michigan, October 2026 (Marist Poll)
Ratings, candidates and polls last updated October 24, 2026. Ratings are expert forecasts, not results.