Massachusetts Democratic Senate nominee?
1dMarkey’s share in the Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary has climbed from 73% to 86% over the past day, extending the post-debate repricing as Moulton falls to 11%.
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Democrat
Ed Markey
Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Democratic Senate nominee?
$442.9K
SEP 16, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds — Massachusetts Democratic Senate nominee?
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85%chance to win
$442.9KSEP 16, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Senator
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age80 years old (Jul 11, 1946)
GenderMale
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LocationMassachusetts
BackgroundAttorney
EducationBoston College (B.A., 1968)
Notable personal detailsEdward John (Ed) Markey is a Democratic U.S. senator from Massachusetts, first elected in a June 2013 special election and sworn in on July 16, 2013. He previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1976 to 2013 after serving in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. He earned a B.A. from Boston College (1968) and a J.D. from Boston College Law School (1972), and served in the U.S. Army Reserve (1968–1973).
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Ed Markey supports raising taxes on large corporations and the ultra‑wealthy, stronger tax enforcement of high‑income individuals and corporations, and targeted tax measures to reduce inequality while expanding tax relief for working families (for example, an expanded child tax credit). He has opposed large Republican tax‑cut packages and sponsored or joined legislation imposing higher taxes or penalties on excessive corporate/CEO pay and windfall profits.
Healthcare
Ed Markey supports universal health care and has endorsed Medicare for All while also sponsoring legislation to enable state-based paths to universal coverage and to expand access to Medicare and Medicaid benefits.
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Immigration & Border
Supports expanded legal pathways and a pathway to citizenship, protection for DACA recipients, limits on detention and deportation, and maintaining robust access to asylum; opposes policies that restrict asylum or expand detention and mass deportation. Advocates humanitarian, rights-respecting border management and administrative relief for undocumented immigrants.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports codifying Roe v. Wade into federal law and protecting broad access to abortion and reproductive health care; describes abortion as essential health care and has urged legislative action (including the Women’s Health Protection Act) to protect abortion rights and oppose restrictions.
Climate & Energy
Supports aggressive, large-scale climate action including the Green New Deal framework, net-zero emissions goals, major public investments in clean energy and climate justice, and legislation to advance climate education, resilience, and decarbonization of public infrastructure. Demonstrates consistent sponsorship/co-sponsorship of bills and resolutions that prioritize rapid emissions reductions, clean energy jobs, and environmental justice.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports reinstating bans on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, universal/expanded background checks, state licensing standards and red flag laws, and other significant firearm restrictions to reduce gun violence.
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AINews Summary
Last updatedAug 4, 2026
Ed Markey is in the middle of a competitive Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary against Seth Moulton, with the race now in its final stretch before the Sept. 1 vote. The two have debated multiple times, clashing over foreign policy, health care, affordability, trans rights, age, and party direction. Markey has also launched a TV ad backed by major progressive endorsements, and he won the state party’s endorsement earlier in the race. The primary winner will face Republican John Deaton in November.
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Articles
NBNBC10 Boston9 days ago
Moulton and Markey spar in Democratic primary debate
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QPQuincy Patriot Ledger10 days ago
How to watch Senate candidates Markey and Moulton in second debate
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TBThe Boston Herald10 days ago
Markey, Moulton to take debate stage Monday in Senate primary race
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TBThe Boston Globe23 days ago
With help from Warren and Sanders, Markey launches first TV ad
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Endorsements
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Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$4.8M
$3.6M
$2.4M
$1.2M
$0
2022
2024
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2022
$1.1M
$1.6M
$1.2M
$51.5K
Cycle 2024
$1.5M
$1.8M
$1.3M
$54.3K
Cycle 2026
$4.8M
$2.2M
$4.4M
$246.2K
Source: FEC
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