Question 1

Who is Ed Markey?

Accepted Answer

Ed Markey is a Democratic Senator from Massachusetts, now in year 49 of congressional service.

Question 2

What is Ed Markey’s voting record?

Accepted Answer

Sen. Ed Markey has cast 662 recorded roll call votes in the 119th Congress. Sen. Markey voted yea 23% and nay 76% of the time.

Question 3

What bills has Ed Markey sponsored?

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Sen. Ed Markey has sponsored 1624 bills and cosponsored 10,099 in Congress. Legislative focus areas include Unknown, Health, Transportation and Public Works, and International Affairs. Most recently, Sen. Markey introduced S 3976 in March 2026: "A bill to interconnect the Electric Reliability Council of Texas to its neighbors, and for other purposes."

Question 4

What state does Ed Markey represent?

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Sen. Ed Markey represents the entire state of Massachusetts in the U.S. Senate. With a median household income of $103,960, the state heavily Democratic (D+26). The median age is 40. Median rent runs $1,762/month. Unemployment sits at 5.2%.

Question 5

What committees does Ed Markey serve on?

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Sen. Ed Markey serves on Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Sen. Markey holds leadership positions as Ranking Member of Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship and Ranking Member of the Primary Health and Retirement Security Subcommittee. Across these committees, Sen. Markey sits on 8 subcommittees.

Question 6

How do I contact Ed Markey?

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Sen. Ed Markey's Washington office is at 255 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510. Call (202) 224-2742. You can send a letter, make a call, or see other ways to reach Sen. Markey's office.

Question 7

Is Ed Markey a democrat?

Accepted Answer

Ed Markey is a member of the Democratic Party, representing Massachusetts in the U.S. Senate. Sen. Markey has cast 662 roll call votes in the 119th Congress, voting yea 23% of the time.

Question 8

Where did Ed Markey go to school?

Accepted Answer

Ed Markey's education includes: J.D. from Boston College, Boston (1972); B.A. from Boston College, Boston, MA (1968).

Question 9

What are the demographics of Massachusetts?

Accepted Answer

Massachusetts is 13.3% Hispanic, 68.6% White, 6.8% Black, 7.3% Asian. The median age is 40. Median household income is $103,960. The poverty rate is 6.7%. Unemployment is 5.2%. Median rent is $1,762/month. Median home value is $562,100. 2.6% of residents are uninsured. Source: Census ACS.

Question 10

How did Ed Markey do in the 2024 election?

Accepted Answer

In the 2024 election, the result was 62.95% Democratic and 37.05% Republican. 862,864 total votes were cast. The Democratic candidate won by 25.9 points.

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