# Ed Markey

> Ed Markey has served as U.S. Senator from Massachusetts since 2013. He previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1976 to 2013. He is seeking a third Senate term in 2026.

## Key facts

- Party: Democratic
- Office sought: U.S. Senate
- Current office: U.S. Senator from Massachusetts
- State: MA
- Race: Massachusetts Senate 2026
- Incumbent status: challenger
- Residence: Malden, MA
- Race rating: Safe Democratic
- Campaign website: https://www.markey.senate.gov

## Biography

Ed Markey was born on July 11, 1946, in Malden, Massachusetts. He earned his B.A. from Boston College and his J.D. from Boston College Law School. He served in the U.S. Army Reserve. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1976 to 2013. He was elected to the U.S. Senate in a special election in 2013 and re-elected in 2014 and 2020.

## Background

- Education: B.A., Boston College; J.D., Boston College Law School
- Professional background: U.S. Senator (2013–present); U.S. Representative (1976–2013)
- Public service: Massachusetts House of Representatives (1973–1976); U.S. Representative (1976–2013); U.S. Senator (2013–present)
- Military service: U.S. Army Reserve

## Sources

- Senator Ed Markey — Official Senate Website: https://www.markey.senate.gov/
- Ed Markey — Bioguide Congress.gov: https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/M000133

Last updated: 2026-06-15T19:53:42.130Z

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Source: Transparency Report — https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/ed-markey-ma-2026
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