2026 Massachusetts Senate race

Incumbent: Edward J. Markey (Democrat)

Edward J. MarkeyDemocrat50%

Seth MoultonDEMOCRATIC PARTY50%

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Edward J. Markey
Democrat · Incumbent
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Stated positions (5) ▾
- Energy & Climate Change: Advocates strong federal action to combat climate change, supports clean energy investment, and has authored major climate and energy efficiency legislation. [1][2]
- Health Care: Supports lowering health care costs, expanding access, and strengthening patient protections and public health programs. [1]
- Human Rights: Supports strong U.S. leadership on human rights, opposes torture and arbitrary detention, backs closing Guantanamo, and has pushed accountability for abuses in Myanmar, Hong Kong, and China.

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Pollster	Dates	Candidate	%
University of New Hampshire	2026-06-23	Ed Markey	50
University of New Hampshire	2026-06-23	John Deaton	34
University of New Hampshire	2026-06-23	Seth Moulton	50
Suffolk University	2026-06-12	Seth Moulton	54
Suffolk University	2026-06-12	John Deaton	30
Suffolk University	2026-06-12	Ed Markey	55
University of New Hampshire	2026-04-20	Seth Moulton	56
University of New Hampshire	2026-04-20	Ed Markey	55

Issue	Markey
	Limit fossil fuels
	No ID requirement
Parents' rights in education	Unknown
School choice	Unknown

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