Election Schedule
- Senate Class 2 — Next election: 2026 UP IN 2026
- Governor — Next election: 2026 UP IN 2026
- 9 congressional districts — All up in every even-year election UP IN 2026
- Next presidential election: 2028 Not up until 2028
- Senate Class 1 — Next election: 2030 Not up until 2030
2026 Active Races
GovernorActiveNov 3, 2026
Governor
Safe D
Andrea JamesDvsMatthew DewarDvsMichael MinogueR23%vsBrian ShortsleeveR12%vsMaura HealeyD55%
Massachusetts is a solid blue state where Democratic governors hold overwhelming electoral advantage. However, the race tests whether Healey can maintain strong approval ratings amid controversies over cabinet turnover, housing costs, and migrant shelter spending. A Republican victory would be historic upset.
Last updated: Apr 10, 2026
U.S. SenateActiveNov 3, 2026
U.S. Senate
solid-d
Nathan BechRvsWilliam F. Gates Jr.DvsAlexander RikleenDvsJohn DeatonRvsSeth MoultonDvsEdward John MarkeyD
Massachusetts has not elected a Republican to the U.S. Senate since 2010 and is rated as Solid Democratic with a Cook PVI of D+15. While a Democratic win is nearly certain in the general election, the competitive Democratic primary could reveal deeper questions about generational leadership and progressive vs. moderate positioning within the party.
Last updated: Apr 6, 2026