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Massachusetts · U.S. Senate in Massachusetts · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Ed Markey

DemocraticIncumbent

Incumbent U.S. senator (2013–present)

2026 race · U.S. Senate in Massachusetts

>99% chance of winning · race rated Solid D

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>99% chance of winning · race rated Solid D

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● Ed MarkeyINC● John DeatonAlso: Joe Tache (PSL)
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Background

Current office
U.S. Senate in Massachusetts
Experience
Statewide office or Congress
Past races on file
9 (9 won)

Links: Wikipedia · FEC filings · Candidate list (source)

Electoral history

Earlier races in Massachusetts, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

  1. 2020

    U.S. Senate Nov 3, 2020

    D · 66.3% · 2,357,809 votes

    Won
  2. 2014

    U.S. Senate Nov 4, 2014

    D · 62.0% · 1,289,944 votes

    Won
  3. 2012

    U.S. House · MA-5 Nov 6, 2012

    D · 75.6% · 257,490 votes

    Won
  4. 2010

    U.S. House · MA-7 Nov 2, 2010

    D · 66.5% · 145,696 votes

    Won
  5. 2008

    U.S. House · MA-7 Nov 4, 2008

    D · 75.7% · 212,304 votes

    Won
  6. 2006

    U.S. House · MA-7 Nov 7, 2006

    D · 100.0% · 171,902 votes

    Won
  7. 2004

    U.S. House · MA-7 Nov 2, 2004

    D · 73.6% · 202,399 votes

    Won
  8. 2002

    U.S. House · MA-7 Nov 5, 2002

    D · 100.0% · 170,968 votes

    Won
  9. 2000

    U.S. House · MA-7 Nov 7, 2000

    D · 100.0% · 211,543 votes

    Won

Fundraising

Raised
$5.4M
From individuals
$2.4M
Spent
$5.8M
Cash on hand
$1.3M

Money: FEC, through Aug 12, 2026.

Opponents in 2026