Massachusetts Senate
Tue, Nov 3 · Seat held by Edward J. Markey Democratic since Jul 2013
John Deaton 28.6Edward J. Markey 55.2
Average of 5 polls, Sep 14 to Oct 18, from VoteHub · how it’s calculated
Newest poll
Also in the average: Joe Tache 3.8, Shriya Ayyadurai 3Newest · University of Massachusetts Lowell Center for Public Opinion/YouGov, field dates Oct 7 to Oct 18, released Oct 29, 850 likely votersPolls fetched Oct 30, 2:02 a.m. ET, from VoteHub
Show all 4 candidates on the ballot
- Edward J. MarkeyIncumbentDemocratic
- John DeatonRepublican
- Joe TacheOther(Socialism and Liberation)
- Shiva AyyaduraiIndependent
Showing major-party nominees, incumbents and candidates with 5%+ in the latest poll or comparable fundraising.
Polls over time
13 polls, through Election Day Nov 3Each dot is one published poll. The thick line is the 7-week average, not a forecast. How it’s calculated. All polls. Polls fetched Oct 30, 2:02 a.m. ET, from VoteHub.
The polls in this chart (13)
3 polls released in the last 14 days · latest results range from 52–60% (D) and 26–32% (R) (newest 5 polls on the chart)
Each dot is a poll with both names, 13 of the 20 for this race. Dots and lines follow the field end date. The table adds the day each poll was released.
| Pollster | Field dates | Released | Sample | Markey | Deaton |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts Lowell Center for Public Opinion/YouGov | Oct 7 to Oct 18 | Oct 29 | 850 likely voters | 55 | 26 |
| Suffolk University | Oct 14 to Oct 17 | Oct 20 | 500 likely voters | 60 | 32 |
| University of Massachusetts Department of Political Science/YouGov | Oct 5 to Oct 12 | Oct 20 | 800 registered voters | 56 | 29 |
| MassINC Polling Group | Sep 14 to Sep 22 | Sep 29 | 800 likely voters | 52 | 26 |
| University of New Hampshire | Sep 17 to Sep 21 | Oct 8 | 564 likely voters | 53 | 30 |
| University of New Hampshire | Aug 20 to Aug 24 | Aug 27 | 881 likely voters | 49 | 30 |
| University of Massachusetts Department of Political Science/YouGov | Aug 5 to Aug 12 | Aug 17 | 800 registered voters | 51 | 30 |
| University of New Hampshire | Jun 18 to Jun 23 | Jul 1 | 623 likely voters | 50 | 34 |
| Suffolk University | Jun 8 to Jun 12 | Jun 17 | 500 registered voters | 55 | 30 |
| University of New Hampshire | Apr 16 to Apr 20 | May 28 | 603 likely voters | 55 | 32 |
| University of New Hampshire | Feb 12 to Feb 16 | May 28 | 616 likely voters | 56 | 27 |
| Suffolk University | Nov 19 to Nov 23 | May 28 | 500 registered voters | 54 | 31 |
| SurveyUSA | Feb 28 to Mar 4 | May 28 | 775 registered voters | 45 | 26 |
Polls left off the chart (7 of 20)
| Poll | Why it is not on the chart |
|---|---|
| University of New HampshireAug 20 to Aug 24 | Does not name both candidates on this ballot |
| University of Massachusetts Department of Political Science/YouGovAug 5 to Aug 12 | Names fewer than two candidates on this ballot (lists Seth Moulton, John Deaton) |
| University of New HampshireJun 18 to Jun 23 | Names fewer than two candidates on this ballot (lists Seth Moulton, John Deaton) |
| Suffolk UniversityJun 8 to Jun 12 | Names fewer than two candidates on this ballot (lists Seth Moulton, John Deaton) |
| University of New HampshireApr 16 to Apr 20 | Names fewer than two candidates on this ballot (lists Seth Moulton, John Deaton) |
| University of New HampshireFeb 12 to Feb 16 | Names fewer than two candidates on this ballot (lists Seth Moulton, John Deaton) |
| Suffolk UniversityNov 19 to Nov 23 | Names fewer than two candidates on this ballot (lists Seth Moulton, John Deaton) |
Side by side
Deaton left, Markey right- Total receipts, 2025-2026 cycle, through Oct 14
- $1.7M
- $6.0M
- Cash on hand
- $488K
- $800K
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeDeatonMarkey
- Record
- None on file
- 22-0
- Years in politics
- Not available
- 51
- Age on Election Day
- Not available
- 80
John Deaton on fec.gov. Edward J. Markey on fec.gov. One or more are matched to the FEC by name, party and seat, so a total could belong to someone else.
How these are counted
Total receipts line of each candidate’s principal campaign committee, 2025-2026 cycle. Other sites may show career, six-year or all-committee totals, which differ. The spectrum is a published research score, not our rating. How this works. Record is wins and losses in the races in our results files, the same count as each profile.
What changed in this race
Newest firstNEW POLLMassachusetts Senate
Massachusetts Senate: Ed Markey 55, John Deaton 26
University of Massachusetts Lowell Center for Public Opinion/YouGov, Oct 7 to Oct 18, 850 likely voters · via VoteHub (CC BY 4.0)
More about this race
Candidates on the ballot
- Edward J. MarkeyIncumbentDemocratic
- John DeatonRepublican
- Joe TacheOther(Socialism and Liberation)
- Shiva AyyaduraiIndependent
Source: sec.state.ma.us, dated Oct 28
Seat on the ballot, shift from 2014 to 2020: 9.3 points toward Democrats (Democratic by 23.9 in 2014, Democratic by 33.2 in 2020).
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Official results for Massachusetts
History (17 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 3,413,329
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
US Senate, Massachusetts, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticElizabeth WarrenWonName as filed: Elizabeth Ann Warren Democratic 2,041,66859.8% RepublicanJohn Deaton Republican 1,365,44040.0% OtherOther Other 6,2210.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,564,136
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
US Senate, Massachusetts, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward J. MarkeyWon Democratic 2,357,80966.2% RepublicanKevin J. O'Conner Republican 1,177,76533.0% OtherShiva Ayyadurai Other 21,1340.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 7,4280.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,707,090
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
US Senate, Massachusetts, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticElizabeth WarrenWon Democratic 1,633,37160.3% RepublicanGeoff Diehl Republican 979,21036.2% IndependentShiva Ayyadurai Independent 91,7103.4% OtherOthers Other 2,7990.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,084,972
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
US Senate, Massachusetts, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward J. MarkeyWon Democratic 1,289,94461.9% RepublicanBrian J. Herr Republican 791,95038.0% OtherOther Other 3,0720.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 60.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,156,553
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
US Senate, Massachusetts, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticElizabeth WarrenWon Democratic 1,696,34653.7% RepublicanScott P. Brown Republican 1,458,04846.2% OtherOther Other 2,1590.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,994,247
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
US Senate, Massachusetts, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn F. KerryWon Democratic 1,971,97465.9% RepublicanJeffrey K. Beatty Republican 926,04430.9% LibertarianRobert J. Underwood Libertarian 93,7133.1% OtherOther Other 2,5160.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,165,490
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
US Senate, Massachusetts, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward M. KennedyWon Democratic 1,500,73869.3% RepublicanKenneth G. Chase Republican 661,53230.5% OtherOther Other 3,2200.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,006,758
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
US Senate, Massachusetts, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn F. KerryWon Democratic 1,605,97680.0% LibertarianMichael E. Cloud Libertarian 369,80718.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 24,8981.2% OtherOther Other 6,0770.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,599,462
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
US Senate, Massachusetts, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward M. KennedyWon Democratic 1,889,49472.7% RepublicanJack E. Robinson III Republican 334,34112.9% LibertarianCarla A. Howell Libertarian 308,86011.9% OtherPhilip F. Lawler Other 42,1131.6% IndependentDale E. Friedgen Independent 13,6870.5% OtherPhilip Hyde III Other 8,4520.3% OtherOther Other 2,4730.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 420.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,555,942
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
US Senate, Massachusetts, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn F. KerryWon Democratic 1,334,13552.2% RepublicanWilliam F. Weld Republican 1,143,12044.7% OtherSusan C. Gallagher Other 70,0072.7% OtherRobert C. Stowe Other 7,1690.3% OtherOther Other 1,5110.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,179,945
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
US Senate, Massachusetts, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward M. KennedyWon Democratic 1,265,99758.1% RepublicanW. Mitt Romney Republican 894,00041.0% LibertarianLauraleigh Dozier Libertarian 14,4840.7% OtherWilliam A. Ferguson, Jr. Other 4,7760.2% OtherOther Other 6880.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,424,579
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
US Senate, Massachusetts, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn F. KerryWon Democratic 1,321,71254.5% RepublicanJim Rappaport Republican 992,91741.0% OtherOther Other 109,9504.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,606,225
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
US Senate, Massachusetts, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward M. KennedyWon Democratic 1,693,34465.0% RepublicanJoseph D. Malone Republican 884,26733.9% OtherMary Fridley Other 15,2080.6% LibertarianFreda Lee Nason Libertarian 13,1990.5% OtherOther Other 2070.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,530,471
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
US Senate, Massachusetts, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn F. KerryWon Democratic 1,393,15055.1% RepublicanRaymond Shamie Republican 1,136,91344.9% OtherOther Other 4080.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,050,769
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
US Senate, Massachusetts, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward M. KennedyWon Democratic 1,247,08460.8% RepublicanRay Shamie Republican 784,60238.3% LibertarianHoward S. Katz Libertarian 18,8780.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 2050.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,985,700
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
US Senate, Massachusetts, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPaul E. TsongasWon Democratic 1,093,28355.1% RepublicanEdward W. Brooke Republican 890,58444.8% OtherOther Other 1,8330.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,491,255
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
US Senate, Massachusetts, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward M. KennedyWon Democratic 1,726,65769.3% RepublicanMichael S. Robertson Republican 722,64129.0% OtherCarol Henderson Evans Other 26,2831.1% OtherH. Graham Lowry Other 15,5170.6% Scattered write-insName as filed: Scatter Write-in 1570.0%
All rows: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, U.S. Senate statewide 1976-2024, retrieved Oct 28, 2026
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- Senate class (I, II, III) of each state seat; only state and class fields used
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- web/data/results/senate/{ST}.json. File 1976-2024-senate-state.csv downloaded from the Dataverse access API, sha256 6f745db1b4a0026ad837e74428f9ed6f3f77fa51eb6f858b58ebdbc186fdb3bd; matches the Dataverse-listed md5 0f8b51cf0f77a2ef0bff992f7a64d1b4 (dataset version 8).
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- web/data/officials/congress.json (name, party, bioguide, official site, service start) and web/data/people (birth year, committees, social media handles and profile links; links only, nothing copied from the platforms). As-of: the files saved in data/raw/people on 2026-10-29.
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DataState data (JSON)Sources: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, U.S. Senate statewide 1976-2024, VoteHub polls (CC BY 4.0), FEC, DIME (ODC-BY), Portraits: unitedstates/images (public domain), Photo of John Deaton: Jeff Dranetz, CC BY 3.0 (cropped)Data as of Oct 28, 2026
