U.S. Senator
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| Topic | Edward J. Markey | John Deaton | Shiva Ayyadurai | Joe Tache |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| On the ballot as | Democratic, Incumbent | Republican | Independent | Socialism and Liberation |
| Occupation | U.S. Senator from Massachusetts (since 2013 special election) Source: edmarkey.com | Trial attorney; U.S. Marine veteran Source: johndeatonforsenate.com | Founder and CEO of CytoSolve, Inc. (technology/research company) Source: shiva4senate.com | Youth worker and community organizer (Boston) Source: tache4ma.com |
| Prior offices | Massachusetts House of Representatives Source: edmarkey.comU.S. House of Representatives (elected 1976) Source: edmarkey.comU.S. Senate (elected in 2013 special election; incumbent) Source: edmarkey.com | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Campaign money | Raised: $8,685,207; Spent: $9,537,271; Cash on hand: $799,913 (through 2026-10-14) Source: fec.gov | Raised: $1,674,460; Spent: $1,186,303; Cash on hand: $488,156 (through 2026-10-14) Source: fec.gov | Raised: $245,729; Spent: $159,434; Cash on hand: $85,152 (through 2026-10-14) Source: fec.gov | Raised: $285,403; Spent: $261,623; Cash on hand: $23,780 (through 2026-10-14) Source: fec.gov |
| Taxes and budget | Not found Know a source? Send it | "I also believe Social Security benefits should not be taxed." Source: johndeatonforsenate.com | "Cut taxes for families and small business" Source: shiva4senate.com | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Economy and jobs | "Ed is fighting to lower costs, protect workers, expand opportunity" Source: edmarkey.com | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it | "Seize the top 100 corporations and reorganize the economy to meet our needs" Source: tache4ma.com |
| Education | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it | "Teach real science, math, history, trades, and systems thinking" Source: shiva4senate.com | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Health care | "Ed is fighting to lower costs, expand access, strengthen public health, and hold corporations accountable" Source: edmarkey.com | "I believe access to affordable healthcare is a human right for every American citizen." Source: johndeatonforsenate.com | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Public safety | "Ed is fighting to strengthen gun laws, invest in prevention, protect constitutional rights" Source: edmarkey.com | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Agriculture and water | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it | "Ban poisons in food and agriculture, enforce honest labeling." Source: shiva4senate.com | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Energy and utilities | "Ed is fighting for bold action to invest in clean energy, modernize infrastructure, expand transit" Source: edmarkey.com | "I will oppose extreme policies like the Green New Deal" Source: johndeatonforsenate.com | Not found Know a source? Send it | "Only with working people in power can we implement real climate solutions!" Source: tache4ma.com |
| Elections and government | Not found Know a source? Send it | "common-sense measures such as free voter identification and transparent processes" Source: johndeatonforsenate.com | "Paper ballots, hand-counting, same-day voting, Voter ID." Source: shiva4senate.com | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Housing and cost of living | Not found Know a source? Send it | "I support permitting reform that sets real deadlines for local and state approval" Source: johndeatonforsenate.com | Not found Know a source? Send it | "capping rent at 10% of income" Source: tache4ma.com |
| Immigration | "Extremist policies are targeting immigrants and LGBTQ+ Americans, threatening rights and stability." Source: edmarkey.com | "I reject both blanket amnesty and mass deportation." Source: johndeatonforsenate.com | Not found Know a source? Send it | "stop scapegoating immigrants, Black America, women, and the LGBTQ community!" Source: tache4ma.com |
| Abortion | Not found Know a source? Send it | "I've consistently supported codifying the protections of Roe into federal law" Source: johndeatonforsenate.com | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Endorsements they list | Sen. Bernie Sanders Source: edmarkey.comSen. Elizabeth Warren Source: edmarkey.comRep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Source: edmarkey.comRep. Ayanna Pressley Source: edmarkey.comMassachusetts AFL-CIO Source: edmarkey.comMassachusetts Democratic Party (state convention endorsement) Source: edmarkey.comPlanned Parenthood Action Fund Source: edmarkey.comHuman Rights Campaign Source: edmarkey.comNRDC Action Fund Source: edmarkey.comMassachusetts Teachers Association Source: edmarkey.comProfessional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts Source: edmarkey.com | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it |
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