What to know about the US primary election in Massachusetts
Summary
Voters in Massachusetts are holding a primary election on September 1, 2026. The main race is the Democratic Senate primary between Senator Ed Markey and Representative Seth Moulton. Voters are also choosing candidates for the U.S. House, governor, state legislature, and district attorney.Key Facts
- The Massachusetts primary election date is Tuesday, September 1, 2026, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET.
- The Democratic Senate primary features incumbent Ed Markey, age 80, and challenger Seth Moulton, age 47.
- Markey has served nearly 37 years in the House and has been a Senator since 2013.
- Moulton is a six-term congressman and Marine Corps veteran, advocating for "generational change."
- In the 6th Congressional District Democratic primary, key candidates are Dan Koh, Tram Nguyen, and John Beccia. Koh is the top fundraiser and has endorsements from President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
- In the 8th District, 13-term Representative Stephen Lynch faces a challenge from progressive Patrick Roath.
- Governor Maura Healey is running mostly unopposed in the Democratic primary.
- Two Republican candidates, Brian Shortsleeve and Michael Roger Minogue, are contesting the GOP gubernatorial primary; Shortsleeve supports abortion rights while Minogue does not.
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