Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey is leading Deaton by 25.0 points. Crosstab's forecast gives Markey a 100% chance to win.

Edward John Markey is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from the state of Massachusetts, a seat he has held since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he served 20 terms as the U.S. representative for Massachusetts's 7th congressional district from 1976 to 2013. Before that, he was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1973 to 1976. He has been the dean of Massachusetts's congressional delegation since 2009.

Education: Boston College Law School, Malden Catholic High School, Boston College

Climate/Banking

Supports legislation stopping big banks from financing climate-damaging activities

“Senator Markey, Reps. Tlaib, Pressley Announce Legislation to Stop Big Banks from Bankrolling the Climate Crisis” Source

Permitting Reform

Issued statement responding to bipartisan permitting reform proposal

“Senator Markey Statement on Bipartisan Permitting Reform Proposal” Source

EPA/Data Centers

Criticizes EPA easing regulations for data centers at expense of transparency and health

“Senator Markey Releases New Report Detailing EPA Capitulation to Big Tech, Dangerous Easing of Regulations to Build Data Centers at the Expense of Transparency and Communities’ Health” Source

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Is Edward J. Markey leading in the polls?

Edward J. Markey is leading Deaton by 25.0 points in the Crosstab average for the 2026 Massachusetts Senate race, at 54.9% (updated Nov 11, 2026).

What are Edward J. Markey's chances of winning?

Crosstab's forecast gives Edward J. Markey a 100% chance of winning the Massachusetts Senate race.

What party is Edward J. Markey?

Edward J. Markey is a Democrat, U.S. Senator from Massachusetts since 2013.