Massachusetts 2026 races

How to vote in Massachusetts

General election: Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026. Dates below are for that election, from official state election sources; rules can change, so confirm with the linked source.

Registration deadline: Registration closes Oct 24 (online by 11:59 p.m.; in person by 5 p.m.). Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Early voting: In-person early voting Oct 17–30. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Absentee / mail voting: Mail-ballot applications must reach your local election office by 5 p.m. Oct 27. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Voter ID: Not yet compiled — check the official state election site.
Find your polling place / sample ballot: Official voter lookup (check registration; many states also show your polling place and sample ballot here) · Official state election website (links from the state lists on vote.gov; accessed Oct 16, 2026)

On your ballot

All 14 Massachusetts counties

Local and district races for every county, with sources.

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U.S. Senate (Ed Markey running again)

Ed Markey (D) vs. John Deaton (R) + 2 other candidates. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Governor (Maura Healey running again)

Maura Healey (D) vs. Mike Minogue (R) + 1 other candidate. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Candidate profiles

Every candidate we list for Massachusetts's statewide races, with background, positions and votes.

U.S. Senate

Ed MarkeyDemocratic · Incumbent John DeatonRepublican Shiva AyyaduraiIndependent Joe TacheSocialism and Liberation

Governor

Maura HealeyDemocratic · Incumbent Mike MinogueRepublican Andrea JamesIndependent

Local and district races: every Massachusetts county. U.S. House races are not yet listed for Massachusetts.

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