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Edward J. Markey and Shiva Ayyadurai, same questions, same sources, in ballot order. "Not found" means we looked and found no public statement.

Edward J. Markey and Shiva Ayyadurai side by side
TopicEdward J. MarkeyShiva Ayyadurai
On the ballot as

Democratic, Incumbent

Independent

Occupation

U.S. Senator from Massachusetts (since 2013 special election)

Source: edmarkey.com

Founder and CEO of CytoSolve, Inc. (technology/research company)

Source: shiva4senate.com
Prior offices

Massachusetts House of Representatives

Source: edmarkey.com

U.S. House of Representatives (elected 1976)

Source: edmarkey.com

U.S. Senate (elected in 2013 special election; incumbent)

Source: edmarkey.com

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Campaign money

Raised: $8,685,207; Spent: $9,537,271; Cash on hand: $799,913 (through 2026-10-14)

Source: fec.gov

Raised: $245,729; Spent: $159,434; Cash on hand: $85,152 (through 2026-10-14)

Source: fec.gov
Taxes and budget

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"Cut taxes for families and small business"

Source: shiva4senate.com
Economy and jobs

"Ed is fighting to lower costs, protect workers, expand opportunity"

Source: edmarkey.com

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Education

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"Teach real science, math, history, trades, and systems thinking"

Source: shiva4senate.com
Health care

"Ed is fighting to lower costs, expand access, strengthen public health, and hold corporations accountable"

Source: edmarkey.com

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Public safety

"Ed is fighting to strengthen gun laws, invest in prevention, protect constitutional rights"

Source: edmarkey.com

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Agriculture and water

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"Ban poisons in food and agriculture, enforce honest labeling."

Source: shiva4senate.com
Energy and utilities

"Ed is fighting for bold action to invest in clean energy, modernize infrastructure, expand transit"

Source: edmarkey.com

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Elections and government

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"Paper ballots, hand-counting, same-day voting, Voter ID."

Source: shiva4senate.com
Immigration

"Extremist policies are targeting immigrants and LGBTQ+ Americans, threatening rights and stability."

Source: edmarkey.com

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Endorsements they list

Sen. Bernie Sanders

Source: edmarkey.com

Sen. Elizabeth Warren

Source: edmarkey.com

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Source: edmarkey.com

Rep. Ayanna Pressley

Source: edmarkey.com

Massachusetts AFL-CIO

Source: edmarkey.com

Massachusetts Democratic Party (state convention endorsement)

Source: edmarkey.com

Planned Parenthood Action Fund

Source: edmarkey.com

Human Rights Campaign

Source: edmarkey.com

NRDC Action Fund

Source: edmarkey.com

Massachusetts Teachers Association

Source: edmarkey.com

Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts

Source: edmarkey.com

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