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Edward J. Markey

Candidate for U.S. Senator

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Lives in
Malden
Campaign website
edmarkey.com

Democratic U.S. senator from Massachusetts since winning a 2013 special election; before that he served in the U.S. House from 1976, after serving in the Massachusetts House.

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Documented positions

Public safety

  • Opposes funding to expand deportation and immigration detention

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 Senator in Congress

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    “I will oppose funding that expands deportation forces or detention, end private immigration detention”
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Economy & jobs

  • Supports AI Civil Rights Act requiring bias testing

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 Senator in Congress

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    “My AI Civil Rights Act would require bias testing and safeguards when algorithms affect benefits, employment, housing, health care, policing, or incarceration.”
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Environment & parks

  • Proposes ending fossil-fuel subsidies and expanding renewable energy

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 Senator in Congress

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “I will end fossil-fuel subsidies, accelerate renewable energy and transmission through my CHARGE Act and BETTER Grid Act”
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Health & human services

  • Supports Medicare for All and lower drug prices

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 Senator in Congress

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “I support Medicare for All, lower prescription drug prices, universal affordable child care, an expanded Child Tax Credit, stronger SNAP benefits, and universal school meals.”
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Government & transparency

  • Supports ending filibuster to pass voting-rights bills

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    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “even if that requires eliminating the filibuster for voting-rights legislation.”
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Courts & justice

  • Proposes expanding the Supreme Court to 13 justices

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 Senator in Congress

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “My Judiciary Act would expand the Court to 13 justices and restore balance and legitimacy.”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Edward J. Markey on them.

  • Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
  • HousingNo documented position found.

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