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Massachusetts State Senate General Election

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 17, 2026
Current holder:James Eldridge(Democratic)

The Massachusetts State Senate General Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the representatives for all 40 Senate districts in the state legislature. Voters will elect state senators who serve two-year terms and are responsible for drafting, debating, and voting on state laws, budgets, and policy initiatives affecting education, healthcare, transportation, and public safety.

About This Race

The Massachusetts State Senate General Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the representatives for all 40 Senate districts in the state legislature. Voters will elect state senators who serve two-year terms and are responsible for drafting, debating, and voting on state laws, budgets, and policy initiatives affecting education, healthcare, transportation, and public safety.

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Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 17, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 17, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 2, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in Massachusetts, residents must register by October 17, 2026, either online through the Secretary of the Commonwealth's website, by mail, or in person at local election offices. Voters can cast ballots in person on Election Day at their assigned polling place, during the early voting period from October 17 to November 2, 2026, or by requesting a mail-in ballot, which must be returned by close of polls on Election Day; no photo ID is required for voting unless voting for the first time in a federal election after registering by mail.

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Incumbent
Democratic

James Eldridge

Massachusetts State Senator

Biography

James Eldridge has served as the State Senator for the Middlesex and Worcester district since 2003, making him one of the longest-serving members of the Massachusetts Senate. A former State Representative, he is seeking re-election to advance his priorities of environmental protection, campaign finance reform, and strengthening public education, citing his leadership on clean energy legislation and bipartisan efforts to reduce government waste.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Lydia Edwards

Massachusetts State Senator

Biography

Lydia Edwards is the incumbent State Senator for the 1st Suffolk and Middlesex district, first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2020 and 2022. A former Boston City Councilor and housing advocate, she is running for re-election to continue her work on affordable housing, transportation equity, and climate resilience, emphasizing her record of delivering results for working families and urban communities.

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