Massachusetts Senate
Shiva Ayyadurai (I) vs. John Deaton (R) vs. Edward J. Markey (D) vs. Joe Tache (I). General election Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
What does a U.S. senator do?
Writes and votes on federal laws, approves or rejects the President's nominees for judges and cabinet posts, and approves treaties. 6-year term. Each state has two.
- Votes on the federal budget and taxes
- Confirms Supreme Court justices
- Serves on committees that shape bills
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Listed alphabetically by last name. Each box has the same sections in the same order. Donation and campaign links appear only after we confirm they belong to the candidate's own committee.
Shiva Ayyadurai
Who they are
In their words: “Massachusetts ignited the American Revolution. Let's BE THE LIGHT & FIGHT for the American Dream to Inspire, Educate and Innovate!” campaign site
What they say they'll do
- The Difference Between Election-Integrity Theater and Real Election Integrity
- Truth, Freedom, and Health: Building Leaders Through Systems Thinking
What they've done
Who funds them
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John Deaton
Who they are
What they say they'll do
- A MORE AFFORDABLE MASSACHUSETTS FOR WORKING FAMILIES
- A ffordable, Accessible Healthcare
- OPENING DOORS TO HOMEOWNERSHIP
- A Responsible Energy Future
- election integrity
What they've done
Who funds them
In short
WinRed page belongs to "John Deaton for Senate Inc.", checked against FEC records.
Edward J. Markey
Who they are
In their words: “Ed has always stood by his progressive values — fighting the status quo and delivering real progress on the issues that matter most to Massachusetts.” campaign site
What they say they'll do
- Affordable Care for All
- Justice & Safety for Every Community
What they've done
Who funds them
In short
ActBlue page belongs to "Ed Markey", checked against FEC records.
Joe Tache
Who they are
In their words: “Joe Tache is running for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts on a bold socialist platform. Cap rents, guarantee healthcare, create union jobs. Join our movement.” campaign site
What they say they'll do
What they've done
Who funds them
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Where they stand, issue by issue
Quotes are taken from each campaign's own website (first sentences of the section, unedited). Topics are assigned by keyword; we do not summarize or score positions. "No public position found" means we did not find the topic on the campaign site, not that the candidate has no view.
AFFORDABLE, ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE OPENING DOORS TO HOMEOWNERSHIP A RESPONSIBLE ENERGY FUTURE PROTECTING DEMOCRACY AND ELECTION INTEGRITY SECURE BORDERS, EXPAND LEGAL IMMIGRATION A FAIR PATH FOR DREAMERS CLEAN HANDS ACT - END CAREER POLITICIANS IN CONGRESS STUDENT LOANS RESPONSIBLE FOREIGN POLICY…source
In this Town Hall, I reveal what it means to be an American fighter in an age of lies, censorship, fear, and controlled opposition.source
No one should go broke to stay healthy. I believe access to affordable healthcare is a human right for every American citizen.source
Lower Costs, Stronger Care & Patient Protection Health care in America is too expensive and too complicated, leaving too many families behind. Rising costs, coverage gaps, and unequal access force people to delay care.source
I will fight to secure the border, end catch-and-release, and reform the asylum process while expanding legal immigration. Most people coming here seek a better life, but the status quo is unsustainable and undermines those who follow the law. I reject both blanket amnesty and mass deportation.source
Accountability, Support & Reform Every person deserves to feel safe, but gun violence and gaps in our justice system put that at risk. Lives are lost, communities harmed, and accountability too often falls short.source
Every woman in America should have the right to make decisions about her own body. Unfortunately, that is not the world we live in today.source
Americans owe more in student loans than credit cards. I believe in offering real solutions to reduce that burden, such as eliminating usury in the form of compound interest. Reduce the impact of student loans during bankruptcy proceedings.source
Families should not have to choose between keeping warm and putting food on the table. As an independent voice, I will oppose extreme policies like the Green New Deal and support balanced solutions that lower energy costs, protect jobs, and move us toward cleaner, affordable American energy.source
American foreign aid and military support must always serve the clear interests of the United States and the people of Massachusetts. I will not write blank checks.source
In this presentation, Dr.SHIVA Ayyadurai, MIT PhD, Inventor of Email, and Independent Candidate for President of the United States and U.S. Senate, exposes the difference between election-integrity theater and real election integrity.source
A healthy democracy requires that every eligible citizen can vote and that every legitimate vote is counted — and that the public has confidence in the result.source
Owning a home in Massachusetts should not be out of reach. I will fight for policies that lower costs, encourage smart development, and help families build wealth without punishing success or driving up prices.source
No candidate in this race addresses on their site: Taxes & government spending, Social Security & Medicare, Guns, Veterans, Farming & rural issues, Roads, transit & infrastructure.
About this race
Edward J. Markey (Democrat) is the incumbent. The race is rated solidly Democratic. 6-year term. Each state has two.
Rating from the Cook Political Report race ratings, Oct 23, 2026. Candidates from the Office of the Clerk, U.S. House: 2026 nominees from official state sources.
