Candidate for U.S. Senate
Ed Markey
DemocraticIncumbent
Markey is a Democrat who has represented Massachusetts in the U.S. Senate since 2013, after 37 years in the U.S. House. He is seeking a third full term after defeating U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton in the Sept. 1 primary. His campaign centers on lowering costs for working families, clean energy and climate legislation, opposing health care cuts, and opposition to Trump administration policies.
- Current or most recent role
- U.S. Senator from Massachusetts (since 2013)
- Hometown
- Malden
- Campaign website
- edmarkey.com
Why they say you should vote for them
The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.
- Says he is delivering for working families by lowering costs and taking on corporate corruption.[1],[2]
- Points to his legislative record, saying "When I see a problem, I write the bill."[5]
- Says he is fighting cuts to health care and wants private equity out of housing and health care.[1]
- Promotes his Green New Deal legislation and calls for investing in clean energy, modern infrastructure and expanded transit.[1],[2]
- Campaigns on opposing Trump administration policies, including federal funding freezes affecting Massachusetts.[1],[4]
Background
- U.S. Senator, United States Senate (Massachusetts) · 2013–present[3],[4]
- Chairman, Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming, U.S. House of Representatives · 2007–2010[3]
- U.S. Representative (7th District, later 5th District), U.S. House of Representatives · 1976–2013[3],[4]
- State Representative (Malden and Melrose), Massachusetts House of Representatives · 1973–1976[3],[4]
- Member, U.S. Army Reserve · 1968–1973[3],[4]
Education
Where they stand
- Health CareSupports a single-payer federal health insurance program (Medicare for All) and opposes Medicaid cuts.[1],[4]
- Energy & EnvironmentIs the Senate author of the Green New Deal resolution and supports investing in clean energy, transit and climate resilience.[2],[4]
- ImmigrationIntroduced the ICE Out of Our Faces Act, co-introduced a bill to end legal immunity for federal officials including law enforcement officers, and has called for abolishing ICE and said there should be "no blank check" for the Department of Homeland Security.[1]
- AbortionSupports abortion rights and has opposed restrictions on abortion since the 1980s, after opposing abortion early in his House career.[4]
- GunsSupports stronger gun laws, including expanded background checks and measures against illegal gun trafficking.[2],[4]
- Elections & DemocracySponsored a 2021 bill to expand the U.S. Supreme Court from nine to 13 justices.[4]
- Economy & JobsOpposes the administration's tariffs and cuts to SNAP food assistance.[1]
Voting record
A selection of notable recorded votes. Not a complete record.
| Measure | Vote | Date |
|---|---|---|
| H.R. 1 – One Big Beautiful Bill Act Budget reconciliation bill extending the 2017 tax cuts, changing Medicaid and SNAP, and funding border enforcement. (U.S. Senate) | No[6] | Jul 1, 2025 |
| S. 5 – Laken Riley Act Requires federal detention of noncitizens charged with theft, burglary and certain other crimes. (U.S. Senate) | No[7] | Jan 20, 2025 |
| H.R. 5376 – Inflation Reduction Act Climate, energy, health care and tax law that let Medicare negotiate some drug prices and set a corporate minimum tax. (U.S. Senate) | Yes[8] | Aug 7, 2022 |
| H.R. 4346 – CHIPS and Science Act Funds domestic semiconductor manufacturing and federal science research. (U.S. Senate) | Yes[11] | Jul 27, 2022 |
| S. 2938 – Bipartisan Safer Communities Act Gun law expanding background checks for buyers under 21 and funding state red-flag programs and mental health services. (U.S. Senate) | Yes[10] | Jun 23, 2022 |
| H.R. 3684 – Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Funds roads, bridges, transit, broadband and water systems. (U.S. Senate) | Yes[9] | Aug 10, 2021 |
In their words
“When I see a problem, I write the bill.”
“I'm ready to stand for reelection and that is my full intention”
Sources
- Ed Markey for U.S. Senate (campaign home page), Ed Markey for Senate, October 9, 2026
- Issues & Priorities, Ed Markey for Senate, October 9, 2026
- About Ed, Office of U.S. Sen. Ed Markey, October 9, 2026
- Ed Markey, Wikipedia, October 9, 2026
- Markey and Moulton will debate in August, WBUR, May 20, 2026
- Roll Call Vote 119th Congress, 1st Session, Vote 372 (H.R. 1), U.S. Senate, July 1, 2025
- Roll Call Vote 119th Congress, 1st Session, Vote 7 (S. 5), U.S. Senate, January 20, 2025
- Roll Call Vote 117th Congress, 2nd Session, Vote 325 (H.R. 5376), U.S. Senate, August 7, 2022
- Roll Call Vote 117th Congress, 1st Session, Vote 314 (H.R. 3684), U.S. Senate, August 10, 2021
- Roll Call Vote 117th Congress, 2nd Session, Vote 242 (S. 2938), U.S. Senate, June 23, 2022
- Roll Call Vote 117th Congress, 2nd Session, Vote 271 (H.R. 4346), U.S. Senate, July 27, 2022
- Ed Markey says he will seek a third term in 2026, when he will be 80 years old, Boston Herald, October 27, 2024
- 2026 State Election Candidates, Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, October 9, 2026
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