Massachusetts Senate Election 2026: Live Results
The Massachusetts Senate Election 2026 is on November 3, 2026. Ed Markey (Democrat, incumbent) faces Republican John Deaton. The seat is currently held by Democrats. VoteTide rates the race Safe D. Prediction markets give Ed Markey a 99% chance of winning. The last polls in Massachusetts close at 8 p.m. Eastern.
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Updated Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:27:09 GMT
Results
No votes have been reported yet. Polls close at 8 p.m. Eastern.
Candidates
- Ed Markey (Democrat, incumbent)
- John Deaton (Republican)
Odds
- Kalshi: Democrat 99%, Republican 1%
- Polymarket: Democrat 99%, Republican 1%
Rating: Safe D
What's at stake
For the country
- This seat is held by Democrats. Losing it would make the path to a majority harder: they would then need 5 flips elsewhere.
- For Republicans it is a pick-up chance that would add a cushion to their majority.
- Senate control decides which judges and cabinet nominees are confirmed and whether the President's bills can pass.
For Massachusetts
- Senators vote on every federal law, confirm Supreme Court justices, federal judges and cabinet members, and ratify treaties. Terms last six years.
- Ed Markey is the incumbent. Incumbents bring seniority, name recognition and committee roles; challengers argue for a fresh start.
Ed Markey
- Supporters say a Democratic senator would push to lower health-care costs and protect the Affordable Care Act.
- They argue for restoring federal abortion protections and expanding voting access.
- They favour raising taxes on the highest earners and corporations to fund programs.
John Deaton
- Supporters say a Republican senator would keep taxes low and protect recent tax cuts.
- They argue for tighter border security and stricter immigration enforcement.
- They favour expanding domestic energy production and cutting federal regulation.
Arguments are summarised at party level from each side's stated priorities, not quotes from the candidates.
Frequently asked questions
Who is running in the Massachusetts Senate Election 2026?
Ed Markey (D, incumbent), John Deaton (R).
Who is favored to win the Massachusetts senate race?
Prediction markets give Ed Markey a 99% chance. VoteTide's rating is Safe D.
When do polls close in Massachusetts?
On November 3, 2026, the last polls in Massachusetts close at 8 p.m. Eastern. The first results usually appear within an hour.
Where do these Massachusetts results come from?
Vote counts come from official election sources as they are published (and from the AP when configured). Odds come from Kalshi and Polymarket, and polls from public polling tables. The page refreshes every minute.
Massachusetts at a glance
- 2024 presidential result: Harris +25.2
- Electoral votes: 11
- U.S. House seats: 9