These are the general-election candidates on Massachusetts's ballot for November 3, 2026, by office and party, following the state's primary. This guide covers statewide offices and U.S. House races. It is nonpartisan and factual. See the Massachusetts 2026 overview for the fuller picture.
Governor of Massachusetts
Maura Healey DemocraticIncumbent
Mike Minogue Republican
Andrea James Independent
U.S. Senate
Ed Markey DemocraticIncumbent
John Deaton Republican
Joe Tache Socialism and Liberation
Shiva Ayyadurai Independent
Nathan Bech Independent
Morgan Dawicki Independent
Lieutenant Governor
Kim Driscoll DemocraticIncumbent
Shawn Oliver Republican
Kayla Kittredge Independent
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Bill Galvin DemocraticIncumbent
Attorney General
Andrea Campbell DemocraticIncumbent
Michael C. Walsh Republican
Treasurer and Receiver-General
Deb Goldberg DemocraticIncumbent
Elizabeth Dionne Republican
Auditor
Diana DiZoglio DemocraticIncumbent
Al Ozonoff Libertarian
U.S. House, District 1
Richard Neal DemocraticIncumbent
Nadia Milleron Independent
U.S. House, District 2
Jim McGovern DemocraticIncumbent
U.S. House, District 3
Lori Trahan DemocraticIncumbent
Gary Grossi Republican
U.S. House, District 4
Jake Auchincloss DemocraticIncumbent
Tom Stalcup Republican
U.S. House, District 5
Katherine Clark DemocraticIncumbent
U.S. House, District 6
Dan Koh Democratic
Micah Jones Republican
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
U.S. House, District 7
Ayanna Pressley DemocraticIncumbent
U.S. House, District 8
Stephen Lynch DemocraticIncumbent
Rob Burke Republican
Rasheed Walters Independent
U.S. House, District 9
Bill Keating DemocraticIncumbent
Tyler Macallister Republican
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Also on the Massachusetts ballot
Beyond the statewide and congressional races above, Massachusetts voters also decide state legislative races and county and municipal offices, which appear on local ballots, along with any statewide ballot measures.
How to vote in Massachusetts
The general election is November 3, 2026. On Election Day, polls in Massachusetts are open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM EST. Confirm your registration, polling place, and mail-ballot options at Vote.org and your state election office. Getting your supporters to turn out is what decides the closest races.
Frequently asked questions
Who is running in Massachusetts in 2026?
Governor: Maura Healey (Democratic), Mike Minogue (Republican), Andrea James (Independent). U.S. Senate: Ed Markey (Democratic), John Deaton (Republican), Joe Tache (Socialism and Liberation), Shiva Ayyadurai (Independent), Nathan Bech (Independent), Morgan Dawicki (Independent). Every voter also decides state legislative and local races on their ballot.
What time do polls open and close in Massachusetts on Election Day?
On Election Day, polls in Massachusetts are open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM EST.
When is the Massachusetts election in 2026?
The general election is November 3, 2026, following the state's 2026 primary.
Candidate information reflects the general-election ballot as of the date above, drawn from nonpartisan sources including The Green Papers and state election authorities. Verify the final ballot with your local election office.
Keep reading: Massachusetts 2026 elections and the 2026 midterms are a turnout election.