Senate · Massachusetts
Ed Markey (D)
D
Ed MarkeyINC
DEM · U.S. Senator since 2013
R
John Deaton
REP · Attorney
No recent public polls · Last poll:
Logged poll: UMass Lowell, October 18, 2026: D 55 · R 26 · Sabato: Safe D
Massachusetts 2026 elections
Massachusetts votes for U.S. Senate and governor on November 3, 2026, along with its U.S. House seats.
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Editorial coverage below includes tracked Senate and governor races. House, state and local ballot coverage is not complete.
2026 results in Massachusetts · unofficial
Massachusetts Senate
✓ Winner: Edward Markey (D)Updated Nov 12, 12:19 PM ET
Edward Markey Democrat ✓63.4%
John Deaton Republican32.1%
Edward Markey won by 31.3 points · called by Fox News at Nov 3, 8:00 PM ET
Lead at Nov 3, 8:43 PM ET: D +65.3 (2% counted) → now D +31.3
Unofficial results. Vote shares and calls from the Fox News Decision Desk results page ↗; this site does not project winners. Certified results come from the state election office.
Massachusetts Governor
✓ Winner: Maura Healey (D)Updated Nov 12, 12:19 PM ET
Maura Healey Democrat ✓62.0%
Michael Minogue Republican34.7%
Maura Healey won by 27.3 points · called by Fox News at Nov 3, 8:00 PM ET
Lead at Nov 3, 8:43 PM ET: D +70.2 (3% counted) → now D +27.3
Unofficial results. Vote shares and calls from the Fox News Decision Desk results page ↗; this site does not project winners. Certified results come from the state election office.
U.S. House (9 seats): 9 D · 0 R
| District | Winner / leader | Vote % | Counted | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA-1 | Richard Neal D · incumbent · vs Nadia Milleron (I) | 65.4–34.6D +30.9 | 99% | ✓ Called |
| MA-2 | James McGovern D · incumbent · uncontested | — | — | ✓ Called |
| MA-3 | Lori Trahan D · incumbent · vs Gary Grossi (R) | 67.2–30.3D +36.9 | 99% | ✓ Called |
| MA-4 | Jake Auchincloss D · incumbent · vs Thomas Stalcup (R) | 66.4–33.6D +32.8 | 99% | ✓ Called |
| MA-5 | Katherine Clark D · incumbent · uncontested | — | — | ✓ Called |
| MA-6 | Dan Koh D · vs Micah Jones (R) | 63.4–36.6D +26.8 | 99% | ✓ Called |
| MA-7 | Ayanna Pressley D · incumbent · uncontested | — | — | ✓ Called |
| MA-8 | Stephen Lynch D · incumbent · vs Robert Burke (R) | 69.4–26.8D +42.6 | 99% | ✓ Called |
| MA-9 | Bill Keating D · incumbent · vs R. Macallister (R) | 60.9–39.1D +21.7 | 99% | ✓ Called |
Senate and governor calls: Fox News Decision Desk. House calls: The Associated Press, as shown by Fox News. Updated Nov 12, 12:19 PM ET. All 435 House districts →
Tracked Senate and governor races
Solid D
Governor · Massachusetts
Maura Healey (D)
D
Maura HealeyINC
DEM · Governor since 2023
R
Mike Minogue
REP · Businessman
No recent public polls · Last poll:
Logged poll: UMass Lowell, October 18, 2026: D 57 · R 29 · Sabato: Safe D
Official government resources · separate from our coverage
Voting in Massachusetts
Election Day: . Confirm your registration, deadlines, voting options, polling location and sample ballot with official sources.
Register / check registration ↗Official Massachusetts registration information.State / local election authority ↗Official source for election procedures and updates.
Verified deadlines
- Early in-person voting: · in person through October 30, 2026 · Official source ↗
- Voter registration deadline: · Official source ↗
- Vote-by-mail application deadline: · any method · must be received by this date · Official source ↗Local election office must receive it by 5 p.m.
Not verified in this guide: Mail ballot return deadline.
Sources checked 2026-10-07. Election rules and deadlines can change; confirm details with the authority.
Registration deadlines and early voting dates for every state →
Massachusetts election guide
What Massachusetts voters decide on November 3, 2026
Massachusetts U.S. Senate: Ed Markey (D, U.S. Senator since 2013) faces John Deaton (R, Attorney). Incumbent status: Ed Markey (D). The seat is currently held by a Democrat. The Cook Political Report rates the race Solid D and Sabato's Crystal Ball rates it Safe D. We have not logged a recent public poll for this race. Full race page →
Massachusetts governor: Maura Healey (D, Governor since 2023) faces Mike Minogue (R, Businessman). Incumbent status: Maura Healey (D). The seat is currently held by a Democrat. The Cook Political Report rates the race Solid D and Sabato's Crystal Ball rates it Safe D. We have not logged a recent public poll for this race. Full race page →
Massachusetts also elects all 9 of its U.S. House seats, which count toward the 218 needed for a House majority.
When polls close in Massachusetts
Polls close at 8 p.m. ET on Election Day. See every state on our poll closing times page.
Questions people ask
What is on the ballot in Massachusetts in 2026?
Massachusetts votes for U.S. Senate and governor on November 3, 2026, along with all 9 of its U.S. House seats and state and local offices.
When do polls close in Massachusetts?
Polls in Massachusetts close at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Anyone in line at closing time can still vote.
How do I register to vote in Massachusetts?
Registration deadlines and rules differ by state. Use vote.gov to register in Massachusetts or to find your state election office, which has official deadlines and polling places.