Massachusetts voter guide
Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Every race, every candidate

All 304 candidates on the Secretary of the Commonwealth's official list for federal, statewide and legislative offices, each with a profile page. County and local races are on your sample ballot.

Statewide and U.S. Senate

The governor and lieutenant governor run together as one ticket. All 40 state Senate seats, all 160 state House seats and all 8 Governor's Council seats are also on the ballot.

U.S. House

Your district's vote in the U.S. House of Representatives, which writes federal laws and starts all tax bills. A term is two years.

State Senate

Your district's vote in the Massachusetts Senate (40 members). Senators write and vote on state laws and the state budget. A term is two years.

All 40 state Senate seats are on the ballot; senators serve two-year terms. Districts are named for the counties they cover.

State House

Your district's vote in the Massachusetts House of Representatives (160 members). Members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. A term is two years.

All 160 state House seats are on the ballot; members serve two-year terms. Districts are named by county, like "1st Barnstable".

Governor's Council

The Governor's Council (8 members) votes to approve or reject the governor's picks for judges, and approves pardons. A term is two years.