Massachusetts 2026 Election Outlook & Forecast
Competitive ratings, key races, and political forecast for Massachusetts in the 2026 midterm elections.
Safe D
2026 State Rating
-33
Trump 2024 Margin
NIH funding cuts to biotech, housing costs, T (transit)
Key Issue
Massachusetts
State
2026 Election Overview
Massachusetts is safely Democratic. The main political action is in the Democratic primary space, not general elections. NIH and federal research funding cuts are the top economic-political concern.
Key Races
| Race | Status |
|---|---|
| State Rating | Safe D |
| Trump 2024 Margin | -33 |
| U.S. Senate | Ed Markey (D) not up; Elizabeth Warren not up in 2026 |
| Governor | Maura Healey (D) — not up in 2026 |
| U.S. House Seats | 8D, 1R — MA-7 (Jake Auchincloss) might be competitive in primary |
| Key Issue | NIH funding cuts to biotech, housing costs, T (transit) |
Forecast
No general election competition. Democratic primaries are the only action.