2026 Massachusetts Senate election

Not to be confused with 2026 United States Senate election in Massachusetts.

2026 Massachusetts Senate election

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All 40 seats in the Massachusetts Senate 21 seats needed for a majority
Majority party Minority party   Leader Karen Spilka Bruce Tarr Party Democratic Republican Leader since February 28, 2018 January 3, 2011 Leader's seat Middlesex and Norfolk 1st Essex and Middlesex Last election 35 seats 5 seats Seats before 35 5
President before election Karen Spilka Democratic Elected President TBD

The 2026 Massachusetts Senate election will be held on November 3, 2026, alongside the other 2026 United States elections. ^[1] Voters will elect members of the Massachusetts Senate in all 40 of the U.S. state of Massachusetts's legislative districts to serve a two-year term. ^[2]

2026 special election: 1st Middlesex

Sources:

Retirements

1. 2nd Middlesex: Patricia D. Jehlen is retiring. ^[3]

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
Sabato's Crystal Ball [4]	Safe D	January 22, 2026

Summary of results by Senate district

Senate district	Incumbent	Party		Elected Senator	Party
Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin and Hampshire	Paul Mark		Dem
Bristol and Norfolk	Paul Feeney		Dem
1st Bristol and Plymouth	Michael Rodrigues		Dem
2nd Bristol and Plymouth	Mark Montigny		Dem
3rd Bristol and Plymouth	Kelly Dooner		Rep
Cape and Islands	Julian Cyr		Dem
1st Essex	Pavel Payano		Dem
2nd Essex	Joan Lovely		Dem
3rd Essex	Brendan Crighton		Dem
1st Essex and Middlesex	Bruce Tarr		Rep
2nd Essex and Middlesex	Barry Finegold		Dem
Hampden	Adam Gomez		Dem
Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester	Jacob Oliveira		Dem
Hampden and Hampshire	John Velis		Dem
Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester	Jo Comerford		Dem
1st Middlesex	Vacant		Dem
2nd Middlesex	Patricia Jehlen		Dem
3rd Middlesex	Michael Barrett		Dem
4th Middlesex	Cindy Friedman		Dem
5th Middlesex	Jason Lewis		Dem
Norfolk and Middlesex	Cynthia Creem		Dem
Middlesex and Norfolk	Karen Spilka		Dem
Middlesex and Suffolk	Sal DiDomenico		Dem
Middlesex and Worcester	James Eldridge		Dem
Norfolk, Plymouth and Bristol	William Driscoll		Dem
Norfolk, Worcester and Middlesex	Rebecca Rausch		Dem
Norfolk and Plymouth	John Keenan		Dem
Norfolk and Suffolk	Michael Rush		Dem
Plymouth and Barnstable	Dylan Fernandes		Dem
1st Plymouth and Norfolk	Patrick O'Connor		Rep
2nd Plymouth and Norfolk	Michael Brady		Dem
1st Suffolk	Nicholas Collins		Dem
2nd Suffolk	Liz Miranda		Dem
3rd Suffolk	Lydia Edwards		Dem
Suffolk and Middlesex	William Brownsberger		Dem
1st Worcester	Robyn Kennedy		Dem
2nd Worcester	Michael Moore		Dem
Worcester and Hampshire	Peter Durant		Rep
Worcester and Middlesex	John Cronin		Dem
Worcester and Hampden	Ryan Fattman		Rep

Detailed results

Sources for election results: ^[5]

General election results are as reported by the Associated Press.

Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin and Hampshire • Bristol and Norfolk • 1st Bristol and Plymouth • 2nd Bristol and Plymouth • 3rd Bristol and Plymouth • Cape and Islands • 1st Essex • 2nd Essex • 3rd Essex • 1st Essex and Middlesex • 2nd Essex and Middlesex • Hampden • Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester • Hampden and Hampshire • Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester • 1st Middlesex • 2nd Middlesex • 3rd Middlesex • 4th Middlesex • 5th Middlesex • Norfolk and Middlesex • Middlesex and Norfolk • Middlesex and Suffolk • Middlesex and Worcester • Norfolk, Plymouth and Bristol • Norfolk, Worcester and Middlesex • Norfolk and Plymouth • Norfolk and Suffolk • Plymouth and Barnstable • 1st Plymouth and Norfolk • 2nd Plymouth and Norfolk • 1st Suffolk • 2nd Suffolk • 3rd Suffolk • Suffolk and Middlesex • 1st Worcester • 2nd Worcester • Worcester and Hampshire • Worcester and Middlesex • Worcester and Hampden

2nd Middlesex

Incumbent Patricia D. Jehlen is retiring. ^[3] The district covers Medford, Somerville, Winchester, and parts of northwest Cambridge.

Declared

• Christine Barber, state representative from the 34th Middlesex district (2015–present) ^[6]
• Tom Hopcroft, Winchester school committee member and climate entrepreneur ^[7]
• Matt McLaughlin, Somerville city councilor from Ward 1 ^[3]

Potential

• Zac Bears, president of the Medford city council ^[3]
• Willie Burnley Jr., former Somerville city councilor and candidate for mayor in 2025 ^[3]
• Erika Uyterhoeven, state representative from the 27th Middlesex district (2021–present) ^[3]

Declined

• Patricia D. Jehlen, incumbent state senator (2005–present) ^[3]

See also

• 2027-28 Massachusetts legislature
• 2026 United States elections
• 2026 United States Senate election in Massachusetts
• 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Massachusetts
• 2026 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
• 2026 Massachusetts Attorney General election
• 2026 Massachusetts Treasurer and Receiver-General election
• 2026 Massachusetts State Auditor election
• 2026 Massachusetts House of Representatives election
• 2023-24 Massachusetts legislature
• 2025-26 Massachusetts legislature

References

1. Booker, Brakkton (2025-07-29). "The 2026 midterms are officially underway". POLITICO. Retrieved 2025-08-07.
2. "Massachusetts State Senate elections, 2026". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
3. "'It's time to move on': Longtime Somerville state senator says she won't run for reelection - The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
4. Jacobson, Louis (January 22, 2026). "Handicapping The 2026 State Legislative Map: A First Look". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
5. "Massachusetts State Senate elections, 2026". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2025-12-15.
6. "State Representative Christine Barber, Somerville Democrat, to seek state Senate seat - The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved 2026-01-14.
7. Wise, Sydney (2026-01-08). "Second candidate seeks Jehlen's seat". Cambridge Day. Retrieved 2026-01-14.