Primary Elections
Massachusetts Primary Elections 2026
Primary date, filing deadlines, key contested races, and what to watch in Massachusetts ahead of the 2026 general election.
September 8, 2026
Primary Date
None
Runoff / RCV
June 2026
Filing Deadline
Low-Moderate — Markey may face
Competitiveness
Key 2026 Primary Races
| U.S. Senate | Ed Markey (D) up 2026 |
| Governor | Maura Healey (D) up 2026 |
| U.S. House | MA-1 through MA-9 mostly safe Democratic |
2026 Primary Overview
Massachusetts primaries late in September. Ed Markey faces re-election and may face a progressive primary challenge given his age and the field of potential challengers. Governor Healey is expected to win re-election comfortably.