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Edward J. Markey

Democratic candidate for Senator in Congress, Massachusetts · Incumbent

U.S. Senator from Massachusetts

Edward J. Markey is the Democratic U.S. Senator from Massachusetts and has held the seat since 2013. He is running for another six-year term. He won the Democratic nomination on September 1, 2026, taking about 64.9% of the vote against U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, and faces Republican John Deaton and other candidates in the November 3 general election.

Where Markey stands

Health care

Supports Medicare for All. Says the Republican budget law (One Big Beautiful Bill Act) cut about $1 trillion from Medicaid and reduced the Affordable Care Act, and argues Republicans can't be trusted with the health care system.

Energy and climate

Lead sponsor of the Green New Deal, which he says would break U.S. dependence on the fossil fuel industry. Opposes the Trump administration's cancellation of clean energy policies, including halting offshore wind projects near Massachusetts.

Checks on the president

Says he is running to be a check on President Trump and argues Democrats need to win control of the Senate to do that.

Artificial intelligence

Said in the October 13 debate that more guardrails for artificial intelligence are needed.

Gun policy

Supports banning the sale, manufacture and transfer of assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, stronger background checks and safe storage rules, and banning online distribution of blueprints for untraceable 'ghost guns.'

LGBTQ+ rights

Lead sponsor of a Transgender Bill of Rights and the Transgender Health Care Access Act. Supports federal anti-discrimination protections and the right of transgender people to serve openly in the military.

Immigration

Opposes mass immigration arrests and expanded detention. Says he supports 'fair and humane policies' to protect immigrant families.

Background

• U.S. Senator from Massachusetts, 2013–present
• U.S. Representative from Massachusetts, 1976–2013
• Massachusetts House of Representatives, 1973–1976
• Won the 2026 Democratic Senate primary over Rep. Seth Moulton with about 64.9% of the vote
• Education: B.A., Boston College; J.D., Boston College Law School

In the news

• Markey, Warren, Massachusetts Delegation Press DHS OIG to Investigate Inhumane Conditions at Burlington ICE Facility Office of Sen. Edward J. Markey, October 16, 2026
• Trump loomed large in debate between Sen. Markey and Repulican challenger Deaton WBUR, October 14, 2026
• Sens. Markey, Warren, Reps. McGovern, Trahan Demand FAA, Amazon Study Impacts of Amazon's Westborough, Mass. Drone Program Before Launching Drone Delivery Office of Sen. Edward J. Markey, October 14, 2026

Also running for Senator in Congress

• John Deaton Republican
• Shiva Ayyadurai Independent
• Joe Tache Socialism and Liberation

Sources

• WBUR: primary results (Markey defeats Moulton)
• Wikipedia: 2026 U.S. Senate election in Massachusetts
• WBUR: Markey-Deaton debate coverage
• NBC Boston: Markey-Deaton debate
• Markey campaign: Justice & Safety issues page
• Markey campaign: Freedom, Equality & Opportunity issues page
• Official Senate website

Last researched October 23, 2026. Written in neutral language from the sources above. Spot an error? See how to report it.