Key Takeaways — Massachusetts
- Harris won Massachusetts by +31.9 in 2024 (64.6% vs 32.7%) — Safe D and one of the most reliably Democratic states, with Harvard, MIT, and high college-education rates driving the lean
- Ed Markey's Senate seat is up in 2026 — the 78-year-old senator survived a primary challenge from Joe Kennedy III in 2020; whether he runs again or retirement opens the seat is a major question
- Governor Maura Healey (D) won in 2022 — the first openly lesbian governor in US history, she replaced Charlie Baker (R), demonstrating Massachusetts's preference for moderate governors regardless of party
- Massachusetts was the site of the first same-sex marriages in the US (2004) and Romneycare (2006) — both policies later influenced national politics (ACA and same-sex marriage legalization)
2024 Presidential Election — Massachusetts
Source: Official 2024 General Election results — Harris +31.9. Margin: 31.9 pts.
Key Facts — Massachusetts
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Massachusetts vote in the 2024 presidential election?
Massachusetts voted for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 64.6% versus Trump's 32.7%. The state has 11 electoral votes.
Who are the current US senators from Massachusetts?
Massachusetts's two US senators are Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey. Both represent the state in the US Senate, where each senator serves a six-year term.
What is Massachusetts's political lean?
Massachusetts is rated "Safe D" in presidential elections. The state capital is Boston, and Massachusetts carries 11 electoral votes in the Electoral College.
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