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Edward
J. Markey

Democratic U.S. Senator from Massachusetts, incumbent since 2013, seeking re-election in November 2026

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Background

Edward J. Markey is a Democratic U.S. Senator from Massachusetts, first elected in a 2013 special election and sworn in on July 16, 2013 by Vice President Biden. 116 Born and raised in Malden, Massachusetts, he earned a B.A. from Boston College in 1968 and a J.D. from Boston College Law School in 1972, and served in the U.S. Army Reserve from 1968 to 1973 before practicing law privately. 113

Markey served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1973 to 1976, then represented Massachusetts in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1976 to 2013—one of the longest tenures in House history before his transition to the Senate. 13 In the Senate he has been associated with climate, technology, and telecommunications policy. 12

Markey won the Democratic primary for his Senate seat on September 1, 2026, defeating Rep. Seth Moulton, as projected by the Associated Press. 1012 He is the Democratic incumbent seeking re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election. 36

At a glance

Party
Democratic · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. Senate, Massachusetts
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Senator from Massachusetts
Website
edmarkey.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Voting record

How Edward J. Markey voted in Congress: 118th Congress (2023–24) and 119th Congress (2025–26), Jan 23, 2023 to Sep 30, 2026. From the official House and Senate roll call records.

roll call votes
1,606
missed
1.9%
with their party’s majority
94%

Recent key votes

  • Sep 30, 2026 · Senate · PN1129 · Economy & jobs
    Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor
    On the Nomination · Nomination Confirmed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 28, 2026 · Senate · S4668 · Education
    A bill to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide protections for, student athletes and to promote fair competition among intercollegiate athletics, and for other purposes.
    On Passage of the Bill · Bill Passed · against their party's majority
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Aug 8, 2026 · Senate · PN1078 · Crime & public safety
    Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Attorney General
    On the Nomination · Nomination Confirmed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Aug 8, 2026 · Senate · HR6500 · Taxes & budget
    An act making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.
    On Passage of the Bill · Bill Passed · against their party's majority
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Aug 7, 2026 · Senate · HR5334 · Foreign policy & defense
    An act to impose sanctions and other measures with respect to the Russian Federation, as championed by the late Senator Lindsey O. Graham, and for other purposes.
    On Passage of the Bill · Bill Passed · against their party's majority
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Jul 28, 2026 · Senate · PN1092 · Foreign policy & defense
    Walter Clayton, of New York, to be Director of National Intelligence
    On the Nomination · Nomination Confirmed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Jun 5, 2026 · Senate · S2 · Taxes & budget
    An original bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.
    On Passage of the Bill · Bill Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Apr 16, 2026 · Senate · HJRES140 · Climate & energy
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.
    On the Joint Resolution · Joint Resolution Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No

Key votes are final decisions on bills and joint resolutions, and top nominations. Software sorts each into an issue from its official title, so check the roll call. All 1,606 votes →

Timeline

  1. Oct 13
    debate
    WBZ-TV debate between Markey and Deaton scheduled (upcoming as of Oct. 11)

    A WBZ-TV televised debate between Markey and Republican challenger John Deaton was listed on the State House News Service's October 11 events calendar. As of October 11, the debate had not yet taken place.

    Advances - A look at the week of Oct. 11, 2026 · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 7
    news
    Markey, Warren, and Massachusetts delegation issue statement on Massachusetts nurses negotiations

    Senator Markey joined Senator Warren and other Massachusetts delegation members in issuing a statement on ongoing labor negotiations involving Massachusetts nurses.

    Markey, Warren, Massachusetts Delegation Members Statement on ... · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 5
    news
    Markey, Warren, and Massachusetts delegation demand USPS halt post office closures

    Senator Markey joined Senator Warren and Representatives Clark, Pressley, and Lynch in demanding that the U.S. Postal Service cease its campaign of post office closures in Massachusetts.

    Sens. Markey, Warren, Reps. Clark, Pressley, Lynch ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 30
    news
    Markey releases report criticizing EPA for easing environmental rules for data centers

    Senator Markey released a report accusing the EPA of capitulating to Big Tech by easing regulations for data center construction at the expense of community health and transparency. His office noted he had released a draft data-center bill in July and reintroduced an AI environmental-impacts bill in June.

    Senator Markey Releases New Report Detailing EPA Capitulation to ... · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 29
    debate
    Boston Globe reports Markey agreed to WBZ-TV debate with Deaton on October 13

    The Boston Globe reported that Markey had agreed to a single WBZ-TV televised debate with Republican challenger John Deaton, scheduled for October 13. A June Suffolk/Globe poll showed Markey ahead by 25 points.

    ‘He’s got a hard row to hoe’: Republican John Deaton is trying to flip a US Senate seat. Even his supporters are skeptical. - The Boston Globe · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 26
    poll
    Additional polling confirms Markey's lead over Deaton in Massachusetts Senate race

    The Telegram reported poll results showing Markey leading Deaton among Massachusetts likely voters, consistent with the UNH Survey Center findings released September 24.

    Healey, Markey lead GOP challengers. See new poll on races, ballot q's · Sep 26, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Sep 24
    filing
    Markey introduces Cybersecurity and AI Board of Investigations Act

    Senator Markey introduced legislation to establish an independent body to investigate major cybersecurity incidents, including those involving artificial intelligence agents.

    As AI Agents Carry Out Attacks, Senator Markey Introduces ... · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Sep 24
    poll
    UNH poll: Markey leads Deaton 53% to 30% among likely voters

    A UNH Survey Center poll (fieldwork Sept. 17–21) showed Markey ahead of Deaton 53% to 30%, with 8% undecided and 9% backing minor candidates. Margin of error was ±4 points. UNH described the lead as largely unchanged since August.

    "Markey, Healey Favored for Re-Election in Massachusetts ... · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  9. Sep 24
    filing
    Markey and Ocasio-Cortez reintroduce Civilian Climate Corps for Jobs and Justice Act

    Markey and Rep. Ocasio-Cortez reintroduced the Civilian Climate Corps for Jobs and Justice Act. Cosponsors in the Senate included Sanders and Warren.

    Markey, Ocasio-Cortez Reintroduce Civilian Climate Corps for Jobs and Justice to Rebuild America | U.S. Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  10. Sep 17
    news
    Analysis: Why Markey beat Moulton so decisively in the primary

    Post-primary analysis noted Markey's strong endorsement coalition—including Sanders, Warren, Ocasio-Cortez, and Pressley—and his incumbency advantages as key factors in his lopsided primary win.

    Why Did Ed Markey Beat Seth Moulton So Badly? · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  11. Sep 14
    controversy
    Markey criticized for limiting debates with GOP opponent Deaton

    The Boston Herald reported that some Massachusetts Democratic candidates, including Markey, were refusing or limiting debates against Republican opponents, mirroring a national trend. Deaton sought multiple face-offs; Markey's campaign publicly committed only to a WBZ-TV debate.

    Some Massachusetts Democratic candidates refuse to debate GOP opponents, mirroring national trend · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  12. Sep 13
    news
    Boston Herald analyzes primary results: Markey wins 64.9% of the vote

    Post-primary coverage reported Markey's share at 64.9% versus Moulton's 35.2%, and examined winners and losers from the Massachusetts primary night.

    Pols & Politics: The Massachusetts primary winners and ... · Sep 13, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  13. Sep 1
    news
    Markey defeats Rep. Seth Moulton in Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary

    Markey won the Democratic primary with 580,628 votes (64.9%) to Moulton's 314,198 (35.2%). Moulton had campaigned on calls for generational change. Markey will face Republican John Deaton in the November 3 general election.

    Who won on Cape Cod? Final election results from Sept. 1 primary. · Sep 20, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell official
    Endorsed Markey; announcement date not shown in the retrieved campaign listing. edmarkey.com
  • AFT Massachusetts union
    Listed among AFT Massachusetts 2026 endorsed candidates; announcement date not specified on the cited page. ma.aft.org
  • IUE-CWA Local 201 union
    Endorsed Markey per Markey campaign listing. edmarkey.com · Aug 27, 2026
  • Chinese Progressive Political Action organization
    Endorsed Markey per Markey campaign listing. edmarkey.com · Aug 26, 2026
  • Advocates for Trans Equality organization
    Endorsed Markey per Markey campaign listing. edmarkey.com · Aug 26, 2026
  • Reproductive Freedom for All organization
    Described as the nation's largest reproductive freedom organization; endorsed Markey per Markey campaign announcement. edmarkey.com · Aug 10, 2026
  • U.S. Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) official
    Endorsed Markey per Markey campaign listing. edmarkey.com · Jul 31, 2026
  • U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) official
    Endorsed Markey per Markey campaign listing. edmarkey.com · Jul 24, 2026
  • Jane Fonda Climate PAC organization
    Endorsed Markey per Markey campaign listing. edmarkey.com · Jul 2, 2026
  • U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) official
    Endorsed Markey for re-election. edmarkey.com · Jun 29, 2026
  • Massachusetts AFL-CIO union
    Endorsed Markey for re-election per Markey campaign announcement. edmarkey.com · Jun 8, 2026
  • Massachusetts Democratic Party organization
    Endorsed Markey at its state convention. edmarkey.com · May 30, 2026
  • U.S. Senate candidate Alex Rikleen official
    Endorsed Markey per Markey campaign listing. edmarkey.com · May 27, 2026
  • NRDC Action Fund organization
    Endorsed Markey per Markey campaign listing. edmarkey.com · Apr 22, 2026
  • Sunrise Movement and Voters of Tomorrow organization
    Endorsed Markey per Markey campaign listing. edmarkey.com · Apr 18, 2026
  • Planned Parenthood Action Fund organization
    Endorsed Markey per Markey campaign listing. edmarkey.com · Apr 2, 2026
  • Human Rights Campaign organization
    Endorsed Markey per Markey campaign listing. edmarkey.com · Apr 2, 2026
  • Northampton Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra, Easthampton Mayor Salem Derby, and other western Massachusetts officials official
    Endorsed Markey per Daily Hampshire Gazette report linked from Markey campaign site. edmarkey.com · Mar 24, 2026
  • American Postal Workers Union Massachusetts Executive Board and Boston Metro APWU Local 100 union
    Endorsed Markey per Markey campaign listing. edmarkey.com · Mar 17, 2026
  • Pittsfield Mayor Peter Marchetti and North Adams Mayor official
    Endorsed Markey per Berkshire Eagle report linked from Markey campaign site. edmarkey.com · Mar 13, 2026
  • International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) State Council union
    Endorsed Markey per Markey campaign announcement. edmarkey.com · Mar 12, 2026
  • Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO union
    Endorsed Markey per Markey campaign listing. edmarkey.com · Mar 4, 2026
  • U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) official
    Endorsed Markey for re-election per Boston Globe report linked from Markey campaign site. edmarkey.com · Mar 2, 2026
  • Boston Mayor Michelle Wu official
    Endorsed Markey per Boston Globe report linked from Markey campaign site. edmarkey.com · Feb 23, 2026
  • North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters union
    Endorsed Markey per Markey campaign listing. edmarkey.com · Feb 18, 2026
  • UNITE HERE Local 26 union
    Endorsed Markey per Markey campaign listing. edmarkey.com · Jan 20, 2026
  • College Democrats of Massachusetts organization
    Endorsed Markey per Markey campaign listing. edmarkey.com · Jan 5, 2026
  • U.S. Representative Katherine Clark (D-MA), House Democratic Whip official
    Endorsed Markey per Markey campaign announcement listing. edmarkey.com · Sep 11, 2025

Past elections

General election results for federal office, from the Federal Election Commission.

YearSeatResultVotesShare
2020U.S. Senate MA · DWon2,357,80966.2%

Covers the 2016 to 2022 general elections. The FEC has not yet published 2024 congressional results.

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$8.05M
Spent
$8.36M
Cash on hand
$1.35M

As of Aug 12, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record S4MA00028(opens in a new tab)

Sources 29

  1. [1] Advances - A look at the week of Oct. 11, 2026(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  2. [2] Markey, Warren, Massachusetts Delegation Members Statement on ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  3. [3] Ed Markey Speaks on the Senate Floor on Codifying Roe(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  4. [4] Sens. Markey, Warren, Reps. Clark, Pressley, Lynch ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  5. [5] Markey, Deaton clash over Medicaid cuts in Senate race - WCVB-TV(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  6. [6] Senator Markey Releases New Report Detailing EPA Capitulation to ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  7. [7] ‘He’s got a hard row to hoe’: Republican John Deaton is trying to flip a US Senate seat. Even his supporters are skeptical. - The Boston Globe(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
  8. [8] Healey, Markey lead GOP challengers. See new poll on races, ballot q's(opens in a new tab) Sep 26, 2026
  9. [9] "Markey, Healey Favored for Re-Election in Massachusetts ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  10. [10] As AI Agents Carry Out Attacks, Senator Markey Introduces ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  11. [11] Markey, Ocasio-Cortez Reintroduce Civilian Climate Corps for Jobs and Justice to Rebuild America | U.S. Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  12. [12] Who won on Cape Cod? Final election results from Sept. 1 primary.(opens in a new tab) Sep 20, 2026
  13. [13] Why Did Ed Markey Beat Seth Moulton So Badly?(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  14. [14] Some Massachusetts Democratic candidates refuse to debate GOP opponents, mirroring national trend(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
  15. [15] Pols & Politics: The Massachusetts primary winners and ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 13, 2026
  16. [16] Markey talks housing, transportation and ICE ahead of primary ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 13, 2026
  17. [17] Ed Markey - 2026 PM CONGRESSIONAL Questionnaire. ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 10, 2026
  18. [18] Nation's Largest Reproductive Freedom Org Endorses Ed Markey(opens in a new tab) Aug 10, 2026
  19. [19] Senator Bernie Sanders Endorses Ed Markey For Re- ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 29, 2026
  20. [20] 2026 Endorsed Candidates - AFT Massachusetts(opens in a new tab) Jun 22, 2026
  21. [21] Massachusetts AFL-CIO Backs Senator Ed Markey for Re- ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 8, 2026
  22. [22] Sen. Markey Statement on Joint Resolutions of Disapproval(opens in a new tab) Apr 15, 2026
  23. [23] Building a Resilient Future - Ed Markey for Senate(opens in a new tab) Apr 14, 2026
  24. [24] Justice & Safety for All - Ed Markey for Senate(opens in a new tab) Apr 14, 2026
  25. [25] Pathways to Opportunity - Ed Markey for Senate(opens in a new tab) Apr 14, 2026
  26. [26] ‘Markey has our back’ Statewide Machinists Union Endorse Senator Ed Markey for Re-Election(opens in a new tab) Mar 12, 2026
  27. [27] Boston Globe: Boston Mayor Michelle Wu endorses ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 23, 2026
  28. [28] The Latest(opens in a new tab) Feb 10, 2026
  29. [29] Senator Markey Blasts Second Republican Filibuster of Voting ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 20, 2021
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