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November 3, 2026 Massachusetts General Election

Candidates for U.S. Senate, Massachusetts

Edward J. Markey - D

►Websitewww.edmarkey.com

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John Deaton - R

►Websitejohndeatonforsenate.com/

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Shiva Ayyadurai - I

►Websiteshiva4president.com/

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Joe Tache - PSL

►Websitewww.tache4ma.com/

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Edward J. Markey

John Deaton

Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Political Experience

Religious Affiliation

Accomplishments and Awards

Educational Background

Military Service

Housing & Communities

Public Safety

Health & Medical

Healthcare

Medicare

Prescription Drugs

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigration Policy & Reform

Foreign Policy

Iran War

Israel

Gaza

China

Russia

Ukraine

Nuclear Weapons & Non-Proliferation Treaty

Iraq

Latin and Central America

Cuba

Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Government Shut Down

Government Accountability

Democratic Socialism

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Jobs

Education & Schools

Student Debt & Forgiveness

Environment & Climate Change

Climate Change & Global Warming

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Pro-Choice (Abortion) or Pro-Life

Roe v. Wade

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

Roe v. Wade

Racial Discrimination & Disparities

Gun & Property Rights

Gun Legislation and Control

Energy

Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space

TikTok

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans Administration (VA)

Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions

Social Security

Minorities

Racial Discrimination & Disparities