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Massachusetts Voters Keep Democrats in Power; Healey Wins Second Term, Markey Secures Senate Seat

Democrats kept control statewide as Healey and Markey won comfortably, with AP exit polls showing Healey about 40 points ahead.

  • On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and Senator Ed Markey secured comfortable re-election victories. The Associated Press projected both wins shortly after polls closed, maintaining Democratic control of the state's top offices.
  • Republican challenger Mike Minogue spent nearly $20 million of his own wealth to unseat Healey, while John Deaton challenged Markey in a race focused on affordability concerns. Both opponents campaigned on cost-of-living issues burdening Bay State residents.
  • Massachusetts voters also decided a record-tying nine ballot questions this year, ranging from tax policy to housing regulation. Question 1 on public records passed with 86 percent support, while Question 7 on housing remained tight with a slim 195-vote margin statewide.
  • Democrats maintained their all-Democratic congressional delegation as incumbents across Massachusetts secured victories. Nationally, Democrats retook control of both the U.S. House and Senate, positioning the party to stymie Trump administration priorities.
  • Governor Healey emphasized future priorities including lower costs and expanded housing inventory for her second term. Senator Markey, age 80, pledged to continue his push for the Green New Deal during what he said will be his final six-year term.
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Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra broke the news on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
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