Incumbent: Ed Markey (Democratic) · Incumbent renominated
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026
Incumbent U.S. senator (2013–present).
Attorney and nominee for U.S. Senate in 2024.
Perennial candidate.
Organizer.
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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 found | Deaton 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 found | Deaton 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 found | Deaton 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 found | Deaton 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) | 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 found | Deaton 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 found | Deaton 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 found | Deaton 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 |
Key Takeaways
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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
No public position found
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.
| Measure | Markey |
|---|---|
| Laken Riley Act (S. 5) — detain migrants charged with theft/violent crimes Jan 20, 2025 · Senate roll call 7 (1st sess.) | Nay |
| GENIUS Act (S. 1582) — stablecoin regulation Jun 17, 2025 · Senate roll call 318 (1st sess.) | Nay |
| One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) — tax & spending reconciliation Jul 1, 2025 · Senate roll call 372 (1st sess.) | Nay |
| Rescissions Act of 2025 (H.R. 4) — cancel foreign aid & public broadcasting funds Jul 17, 2025 · Senate roll call 411 (1st sess.) | Nay |
| FY2026 NDAA (S. 2296) — defense authorization Oct 9, 2025 · Senate roll call 570 (1st sess.) | Nay |
| Continuing appropriations to end the 2025 shutdown (H.R. 5371) Nov 10, 2025 · Senate roll call 618 (1st sess.) | Nay |
| FY2026 consolidated appropriations (H.R. 7148) Jan 30, 2026 · Senate roll call 20 (2nd sess.) | Nay |
| Housing supply bill (H.R. 6644) Mar 12, 2026 · Senate roll call 53 (2nd sess.) | Yea |
| 2026 reconciliation bill (S. 2) Jun 5, 2026 · Senate roll call 163 (2nd sess.) | 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.