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Edward J. Markey

Democrat U.S. Senate
State
Massachusetts
Salary
$174,000/year
Tenure
13 years, 0 months
26
Recorded Votes
22
Became Law
151
Bills Sponsored
All Representatives
Next Election On the November 3, 2026 Ballot
Term ends: January 3, 2027 Last won: 2020 (64.5%, +32.3pt) Terms served: 3 Term length: 6 years

Current Focus

119th Congress · 2025–2027

Markey has been active across several areas in the 119th Congress, most often Environment & Energy, Economy & Taxes and Health Care.

  • Environment & Energy 15 actions
  • Economy & Taxes 15 actions
  • Health Care 10 actions
  1. Sponsored 119-s4982 — A bill to require employers of airport service workers at small, medium, and large hub airports to ensure that airport service workers are paid the prevailing wage and provided fringe benefits, and for other purposes. 16 cosponsors
  2. Sponsored 119-sres796 — A resolution recognizing the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States of America and reaffirming the commitment of the Senate to the Nation's founding ideals of liberty, equality, and opportunity for all immigrant communities in the United States. 10 cosponsors
  3. Sponsored 119-s4814 — A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status. 23 cosponsors
  4. Sponsored 119-s4411 — Investing in the American Dream Act 20 cosponsors

Recent Activity

Last 14 days
  1. 2026-07-27
    Introduced 119-s5134 — A bill to establish a Green New Deal for Health to prepare and empower the health care sector to protect the health and well-being of our workers, our communities, and our planet in the face of the climate crisis, and for other purposes.

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

  2. 2026-07-23
    Introduced 119-s5112 — A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enforce certain requirements with respect to for-profit corporations that own health care systems, and for other purposes.

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

  3. 2026-07-23
    Introduced 119-s5119 — A bill to require the United States Postal Service to sell the Alzheimer's semipostal stamp for 6 additional years.

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

  4. 2026-07-23
    Introduced 119-sjres202 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Small Business Administration relating to "Citizenship and Residency Requirements and Recission of Procedural Notice 5000-872050" and "Revised Applicant Ownership, Citizenship, and Residency Requirements for 7(a) and 504 Loans".

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

Edward J. Markey is a Democratic Senator from Massachusetts serving in the 119th Congress (2025–2027). Now in their 3rd term, they have cast 26 recorded votes, seen 22 measures become law, and sponsored 151 bills. They won their 2020 election with 64.5% of the vote, a 32.3-point margin. Up for re-election November 2026.

26 Votes 22 Laws 151 Bills Sponsored 64.5% 2020 Win 3 Terms 2026 Re-election
How congressional sessions work

Each numbered Congress spans two calendar years and is divided into two sessions: the first session (odd-numbered year, e.g., 2025) and the second session (even-numbered year, e.g., 2026). Modern Congresses begin on January 3 of odd-numbered years and end on January 3 two years later, unless a law sets a different date. The House is elected every two years, while Senators serve six-year terms staggered so that roughly one-third of the Senate is up for election every two years.

Legislative Record

119-s254 2025-01-24 Senate

ARTIST Act

Referred to Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Became Law Nay
119-s1003 2025-03-12 Senate

Lulu’s Law

Referred to Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Became Law Nay
119-s2503 2025-07-29 Senate

ROTOR Act

Referred to Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Committee Yea

Massachusetts Congressional Delegation

Other members of the 119th Congress representing Massachusetts. View full Massachusetts delegation

Elizabeth Warren
Elizabeth Warren U.S. Senate Democratic
Ayanna Pressley
Ayanna Pressley U.S. House • Massachusetts U.S. House Massachusetts District 7 Democratic
Bill Keating
Bill Keating U.S. House • Massachusetts U.S. House Massachusetts District 9 Democratic
Jake Auchincloss
Jake Auchincloss U.S. House • Massachusetts U.S. House Massachusetts District 4 Democratic
Jim McGovern
Jim McGovern U.S. House • Massachusetts U.S. House Massachusetts District 2 Democratic
Katherine Clark
Katherine Clark U.S. House • Massachusetts U.S. House Massachusetts District 5 Democratic
Lori Trahan
Lori Trahan U.S. House • Massachusetts U.S. House Massachusetts District 3 Democratic
Richard Neal
Richard Neal U.S. House • Massachusetts U.S. House Massachusetts District 1 Democratic
Seth Moulton
Seth Moulton U.S. House • Massachusetts U.S. House Massachusetts District 6 Democratic
Stephen Lynch
Stephen Lynch U.S. House • Massachusetts U.S. House Massachusetts District 8 Democratic

Frequently Asked Questions

How did Edward J. Markey win their last election?

Edward J. Markey won the 2020 general election with 64.5% of the vote (2,357,809 votes), winning by a margin of 32.3 points against 3 opponents.

When is Edward J. Markey up for re-election?

Edward J. Markey is up for re-election in 2026. Election Day is November 3, 2026. Their current term ends January 3, 2027. They have served 3 terms in this office. Senate seats are contested in staggered six-year cycles, with roughly one-third up each election.

What is Edward J. Markey's current election status?

Edward J. Markey's current term ends January 3, 2027. They are up for re-election on November 3, 2026. Senators serve six-year terms with elections staggered across three classes.

How much campaign money has Edward J. Markey raised?

According to FEC filings, Edward J. Markey has raised $3,804,689 in campaign funds, spent $3,074,000, and has $2,541,377 cash on hand.

What is the difference between campaign funds and office spending?

Campaign funds are raised from donors for election purposes and regulated by the FEC. Office spending (MRA) is a separate taxpayer-funded budget allocated to each House member for staff salaries, rent, travel, and official duties. The two cannot be mixed — campaign money cannot pay for official expenses and vice versa.