U.S. Senate · Massachusetts

Incumbent: Ed Markey (Democratic) · Incumbent renominated
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026

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The candidates

Ed Markey

Democratic · Incumbent

Incumbent U.S. senator (2013–present).

Background via Wikipedia race page · its cited source: bostonherald.com

John Deaton

Republican

Attorney and nominee for U.S. Senate in 2024.

Background via Wikipedia race page · its cited source: bostonherald.com

Shiva Ayyadurai

Independent

Perennial candidate.

Background via Wikipedia race page · its cited source: thescopeboston.org

Joe Tache

Socialism and Liberation

Organizer.

Background via Wikipedia race page · its cited source: independentpoliticalreport.com

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Where they stand: Markey vs. Deaton

Topic rows are grouped by Vote Book; the headings and quoted words are each candidate’s own, with the source under each one. “As reported” means a news outlet’s description, not an exact quote. A yellow tag means no public position was found on that topic.

Health care
MarkeyNo public position foundDeaton

AFFORDABLE, ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE

No one should go broke to stay healthy. I’ll work to lower prescription drug costs, increase price transparency, and expand access to quality care without growing Washington’s bureaucracy or raising taxes.
Campaign-website text via Ballotpedia
Education
MarkeyNo public position foundDeaton

BETTER SCHOOLS, REAL OPPORTUNITY

A great education opens doors and strengthens our economy. I’ll expand school choice and vocational training so every child has access to affordable, practical paths to success right here in Massachusetts.
Campaign-website text via Ballotpedia
Energy & environment
MarkeyNo public position foundDeaton

A RESPONSIBLE ENERGY FUTURE

Families shouldn’t have to choose between keeping warm and keeping food on the table. As an independent voice, I’ll oppose extreme policies like the Green New Deal and support balanced solutions that lower energy costs, protect jobs, and move us toward cleaner, affordable American energy.
Campaign-website text via Ballotpedia
Crime & public safety
Markey

Justice & Safety for Every Community

Every person deserves to feel safe, but gun violence and gaps in our justice system put that at risk. Lives are lost, communities harmed, and accountability too often falls short. Ed is fighting to strengthen gun laws, invest in prevention, protect constitutional rights, and ensure a fair, just system for all.
Original: edmarkey.com/issues-priorities (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
DeatonNo public position found
Housing
MarkeyNo public position foundDeaton

OPENING DOORS TO HOMEOWNERSHIP

Owning a home in Massachusetts shouldn’t be out of reach. I’ll fight for policies that lower costs, encourage smart development, and help families build wealth without punishing success or driving up prices.
Campaign-website text via Ballotpedia
Jobs, wages & cost of living
Markey

Pathways to Opportunity

Massachusetts families are working hard, but rising costs, stagnant wages, and shrinking opportunities are making it harder to get ahead. While Trump’s agenda drives prices higher and favors the wealthy, Ed is fighting to lower costs, protect workers, expand opportunity, and ensure every family can build a stable, …
Original: edmarkey.com/issues-priorities (accessed Oct 16, 2026)

Affordable Care for All

Health care in America is too expensive and too complicated, leaving too many families behind. Rising costs, coverage gaps, and unequal access force people to delay care. Ed is fighting to lower costs, expand access, strengthen public health, and hold corporations accountable—so everyone can get the care they need …
Original: edmarkey.com/issues-priorities (accessed Oct 16, 2026)

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Deaton

STOP INFLATION AND WASHINGTON WASTE

Washington’s reckless spending is driving up prices and making life harder for Massachusetts families. I’ll cut waste, balance the budget, and hold both parties accountable — because making life affordable starts with fiscal discipline.
Campaign-website text via Ballotpedia
Veterans & military
MarkeyNo public position foundDeaton

SUPPORT OUR VETERANS

Our veterans deserve the same security they fought to protect. I’ll ensure access to quality, affordable care — inside or outside the VA — and fight to cut red tape that drives up costs and delays services.
Campaign-website text via Ballotpedia
Elections, ethics & government
MarkeyNo public position foundDeaton

END Career politicians in congress

Washington was never meant to be a career. My Clean Hands Act starts with cleaning up Congress and will be the first bills I introduce as Senator.
Campaign-website text via Ballotpedia
Background & priorities
MarkeyNo public position foundDeaton

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Pass Term Limits. Washington, D.C. was never meant to be a breeding ground for decades-long political careers; our Founding Fathers intended for statesmen to serve selflessly and return to their private lives. Sen. Markey has spent 53 years in Congress and is Exhibit A for why career politicians have failed us. If elected, I will sponsor legislation to limit the terms of all federal lawmakers. I have pledged to serve just two six-year terms in the Senate. My “My Clean Hands Act” would also ban stock, crypto, and commodities trading for members of Congress, enforce a lifetime ban on lobbying, …
Candidate's own survey answer, via Ballotpedia Candidate Connection
Other priorities
Markey

Issues & Priorities

At a time when our freedoms are under attack and costs are rising, the stakes for Massachusetts residents have never been higher.
Original: edmarkey.com/issues-priorities (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Deaton

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Immigration, Veterans Services, Inflation & Debt, Poverty & Class Warfare, Education
Candidate's own survey answer, via Ballotpedia Candidate Connection

Other candidates on the ballot

Shiva Ayyadurai (Independent)

Key Takeaways

Truth Freedom Health® Is A Platform For Creating “True Citizens” Active citizenship is moving beyond observation or criticism toward personal responsibility, learning, community participation, and action.

Truth Freedom Health® Is A Platform For Creating “True Citizens”

Active citizenship is moving beyond observation or criticism toward personal responsibility, learning, community participation, and action

4 more positions on profile →

Joe Tache (Socialism and Liberation)

No public position found

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Official voting records

The same nine Senate votes (or three House votes) are shown for every current member of Congress running, so records can be compared across races. Click a roll call for the official tally.

Ed Markey: key votes as U.S. Senator

MeasureMarkey
Laken Riley Act (S. 5) — detain migrants charged with theft/violent crimesNay
GENIUS Act (S. 1582) — stablecoin regulationNay
One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) — tax & spending reconciliationNay
Rescissions Act of 2025 (H.R. 4) — cancel foreign aid & public broadcasting fundsNay
FY2026 NDAA (S. 2296) — defense authorizationNay
Continuing appropriations to end the 2025 shutdown (H.R. 5371)Nay
FY2026 consolidated appropriations (H.R. 7148)Nay
Housing supply bill (H.R. 6644)Yea
2026 reconciliation bill (S. 2)Nay

Pulled from official roll-call records · Congress.gov profile & full record.

No congressional voting record for: Shiva Ayyadurai, John Deaton, Joe Tache. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.