Mass. primary features Markey vs. Moulton and more key races
Massachusetts is holding its 2026 primary election on Tuesday, with the ballot featuring a Senate race between Ed Markey and Seth Moulton.
Updated on: September 1, 2026 / 6:25 PM EDT / CBS Boston
Polls will be open between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. You can find your polling place on the secretary of state's website.
Here's a look at some of the notable races Massachusetts voters will weigh in on.
Markey is seeking a third full term representing Massachusetts in the Senate. He was first elected to the Senate in 2013 and has been known as a champion of progressive causes like the Green New Deal .
Moulton is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who was elected to represent Massachusetts' 6th Congressional District in 2014. He's been a disruptor in his party, leading an unsuccessful attempt to stop Nancy Pelosi from becoming House speaker in 2018. He also ran for president in 2020.