Massachusetts Senate Race Enters Final Week
Incumbent Ed Markey and challenger John Deaton campaigned in different parts of the state on Thursday as voters prepare for Tuesday's ballot.
By Luis Medina ·
Massachusetts voters face a choice between an incumbent senator seeking a third term and a Republican challenger aiming to break a long streak of losses. The race enters its final week with both candidates actively soliciting support in person.
The contest began in earnest two years ago when Deaton lost to Elizabeth Warren by nearly 20 points. Since then, the political landscape has shifted, placing Markey in a position to run for re-election. Deaton is making his second attempt at the seat, having previously finished second in the 2024 general election.
On Thursday, the two candidates took different approaches to their final days of campaigning. Markey, who is running with Governor Maura Healey, visited Holyoke to address economic concerns. He argued that current conditions demand immediate action from lawmakers. The senator cited rising costs for food and gasoline as key issues on the ballot. He stated that he believes President Donald Trump will face consequences for the state of the economy.
Meanwhile, Deaton spent his morning in Boston, meeting voters outside South Station. He later stopped at a barbershop in Jamaica Plain to discuss his platform. Deaton urged voters to look beyond party affiliations and focus on specific policy solutions. He claimed that Markey has had enough time to deliver results and that fresh leadership is necessary. The candidate emphasized that he brings new ideas to the table.
The next major step for both campaigns is Election Day, which occurs on Tuesday, November 3. Polls will remain open until 8:00 p.m. local time. Results will begin to be reported as precincts close, with the final outcome expected in the evening. Neither candidate has scheduled any further public events for the weekend.
Markey is currently serving his second term in the U.S. Senate. He was first elected in 2013 and re-elected in 2019. Deaton is a former state representative who has served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. The Senate seat is up for grabs every six years, and this election will determine who holds it until 2032.
