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U.S. Senate, Massachusetts
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Election details
Filing deadline: June 4, 2024
Primary: September 3, 2024 General: November 5, 2024
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Poll times: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voting in Massachusetts
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Cook Political Report: Solid Democratic DDHQ and The Hill: Safe Democratic Inside Elections: Solid Democratic Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Democratic
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Voters inMassachusettselected one member to theU.S. Senate in the general election on November 5, 2024. The primary was September 3, 2024. The filing deadline was June 4, 2024.^[1]

The election filled the Class I Senate seat held byElizabeth Warren (D), who first took office in 2013.

The outcome of this race affected the partisan balance of theU.S. Senate in the119th Congress. Thirty-four of 100 seats were up for election, including one special election. Of the seats up for election in 2024, Democrats held 19, Republicans held 11, and independents held four.

At the time of the election, Democrats had a 50-49 majority.^[2] As a result of the election, Republicans gained a 53-47 majority in the U.S. Senate.Cite error: Closing</ref> missing for<ref> tag To read more about the 2024 U.S. Senate elections, click here.

For more information about the primaries in this election, click on the links below:

• United States Senate election in Massachusetts, 2024 (September 3 Democratic primary)
• United States Senate election in Massachusetts, 2024 (September 3 Republican primary)

Candidates and election results

General election

General election for U.S. Senate Massachusetts

IncumbentElizabeth Warren defeatedJohn Deaton in the general election for U.S. Senate Massachusetts on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Elizabeth Warren (D)	59.8	2,041,693
		John Deaton (R)	40.0	1,365,445
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	6,221

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	Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,413,359
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Shiva Ayyadurai (Unenrolled)
• Brandon James Griffin (Workers Party)
• Joseph Schena (Unenrolled)
• Louis Marino (L)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Massachusetts

IncumbentElizabeth Warren advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Massachusetts on September 3, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Elizabeth Warren	98.6	562,709
		Other/Write-in votes	1.4	8,078

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	Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 570,787
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. Senate Massachusetts

John Deaton defeatedRobert Antonellis andIan Cain in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Massachusetts on September 3, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Deaton	64.5	136,773
		Robert Antonellis	25.9	54,940
		Ian Cain	9.1	19,374
		Other/Write-in votes	0.4	924

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	There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 212,011
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Rebekah Etique (R)
• Zakhai Akiba (R)
• Aaron Packard (R)
• John Berman (R)

Candidate profiles

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John Deaton

Party:Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Submitted Biography:  "John Deaton is a U.S. Marine veteran, cancer survivor, father to three daughters, trial attorney, author and someone who overcame impossible odds to build a life for his family and become a champion for other underdogs."

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Key Messages

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I will fight to secure the border, end catch and release, and fight to reform the asylum process, while expanding legal immigration.

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America faces a debt crisis. The poor and middle-class feel this pain the most. For too long, the federal government has been living well beyond its means – and Americans are feeling the consequences of politicians in D.C. running up the tab. In the Senate, I will vote to control the growth of government spending, and I will fight to eliminate wasteful and unnecessary pork-barrel spending.

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I’m a strong supporter of term limits and will work hard to see them implemented. I also pledge now that I will self-impose a limit of two terms in the Senate.Congress is dominated by career politicians, like Elizabeth Warren, who become conflicted by special interests and fierce loyalty to only a party or political agenda. Simply put, if you can’t effectuate change within twelve years of being in Washington, then someone else should get a chance.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. Senate Massachusetts in 2024.

Voting information

See also:Voting in Massachusetts

Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses

Ballotpedia asks all federal, state, and local candidates to complete a survey and share what motivates them on political and personal levels. The section below shows responses from candidates in this race who completedBallotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

John Deaton (R)

I will fight to secure the border, end catch and release, and fight to reform the asylum process, while expanding legal immigration.

America faces a debt crisis. The poor and middle-class feel this pain the most. For too long, the federal government has been living well beyond its means – and Americans are feeling the consequences of politicians in D.C. running up the tab. In the Senate, I will vote to control the growth of government spending, and I will fight to eliminate wasteful and unnecessary pork-barrel spending.

I’m a strong supporter of term limits and will work hard to see them implemented. I also pledge now that I will self-impose a limit of two terms in the Senate.Congress is dominated by career politicians, like Elizabeth Warren, who become conflicted by special interests and fierce loyalty to only a party or political agenda. Simply put, if you can’t effectuate change within twelve years of being in Washington, then someone else should get a chance.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

John Deaton (R)

Immigration, Veterans Services, Inflation & Debt, Poverty & Class Warfare, Education

What is your favorite book? Why?

John Deaton (R)

Food Stamp Warrior: A Memoir

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

John Deaton (R)

This country faces multiple crises, and Massachusetts is ground zero. Our biggest crisis is a crisis of leadership. Career politicians are more focused on their own advancement and celebrity than they are on doing what’s right for the American people. They are so focused on reelection that they’ll do whatever their party tells them to. Senator Warren is more focused on special interest groups and her political ambitions than the people she is supposed to represent.

Congress’ approval rating is at a record low, and for good reason. The first thing that needs to happen is to elect politicians that aren’t afraid to reach across the aisle and tackle the biggest problems we face as a nation.

Washington has a spending problem. Senators like Elizabeth Warren think every issue should be solved by charging the government’s credit card. We can’t tax our way out of the mounting trillions of dollars of debt. This spending problem is causing record high inflation and hurting working and middle class families. Massachusetts likes to pride itself on being a national leader, but in 2024 we lead America as the most expensive state for a family of four to call home.

Government spending is driving up inflation, which in turn causes high interest rates. We can’t tackle the housing crisis when families can’t even afford to get a mortgage. It is not only an immediate issue, it is an issue that will affect our children and their grandchildren. Politicians vote for trillion-dollar spending packages that are thousands of pages. Most don’t even know what they’re voting for. When I get to the U.S. Senate, that’s going to change.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

John Deaton (R)

I am absolutely in favor of term limits. If you can’t get the job done in 12 years, then it’s time for you to step aside and let someone step up who can. One of the first bills I plan to pass when I am elected Senator is to enact a two-term limit (12 years) on the Senate, and a three-term limit on the House of Representatives (6 years). In fact, I signed a pledge steps away from the U.S. Capitol that when elected to the Senate, I will not run for a third term. Senator Warren is Exhibit A of what happens in Washington, DC. Twelve years ago, Senator Warren promised to hold the bankers accountable following the 2008 financial crisis. Now, the banking industry writes her bills. She didn’t have the skill set to beat them, so she joined them.

What qualities does the U.S. Senate possess that makes it unique as an institution?

John Deaton (R)

The U.S. Senate holds a unique position as the upper chamber in Congress with the power to pass legislation. This is a power that, unfortunately, our senators have abused. In the current Congress, senators like Elizabeth Warren use the Senate’s power to promote their own agendas and grab headlines that serve their self-interests. What senators are supposed to do is work across the aisle on legislation that benefits their state, but also America as a whole. In congruence with the House, it is up to the Senate to address pressing issues this country faces for the President to sign into law. Instead, Senator Warren has used the Senate to introduce far-left legislation that has no chance passing through the Senate, let alone the House. When bipartisan legislation was introduced, like the border bill to address this country’s immigration crisis, Senator Warren voted no in the procedural vote, stopping the bill from moving to a vote on the floor. When the bill came back for a second time for a procedural vote, Senator Warren was absent. Senator Warren has only passed one bill during her 12 years in office, but she has introduced plenty. Voters in the Commonwealth, however, are aware that she is more focused on grabbing headlines than working with her colleagues to pass legislation that will actually help the people of Massachusetts. Massachusetts is facing multiple crises, and Senator Warren has not done anything to address these crises. The Senate, as a whole, has become so partisan that politicians are more focused on keeping their power in an election year than working to pass bills.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for senators to have previous experience in government or politics?

John Deaton (R)

The current political environment breeds career politicians. A senator should be judged by the legislation they pass that benefits their home state. Far too many Senators, like Elizabeth Warren, are more focused on their own notoriety, special interest groups and big donors. A Senator should be focused on representing their constituents’ needs in Congress above all else. They are in Congress as representatives and are paid by taxpayers. Their boss is the people of their state, and if they are more focused on their self-service instead of public service then it’s time for them to retire.While Senator Warren’s intentions when she first ran may have been pure, she is a perfect example of what happens when politicians become entrenched with the Washington elite. Senator Warren ran on the promise of holding bankers accountable after the 2008 financial crisis. Now, the banks are writing her bills.

What do you think of the filibuster?

John Deaton (R)

The filibuster is a longstanding Senate rule that I favor, but unfortunately it has been corrupted by partisan politics. If you want a snapshot of why Americans are so frustrated with Congress, the filibuster is a perfect example. Instead of politicians working across the aisle to find compromise, the filibuster is used for grandstanding or to block legislation. It doesn’t help that with an equally divided Congress, Senators only vote along party lines, making the 60 vote threshold nearly impossible to achieve. That is why major issues that are impacting Massachusetts and this country are not touched. It has become political suicide to vote with the other side of the aisle for fear of retribution. As Massachusetts’ next U.S. Senator, my test will be simple: is it good for the Commonwealth, and is it good for America? Senators take an oath to the U.S. Constitution, not the Republican or Democratic Parties.

Is there a particular senator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

John Deaton (R)

When voters ask me this question, I tell them that I am a John Deaton Republican. There is no one with my type of background and experience that will give me a unique set of skills to govern. Politicians emulate others as a political model for their own advancement and the result is a dysfunctional Congress that doesn’t put the needs of Americans first.

What kind of relationships would you build with other senators?

John Deaton (R)

I am a nonpartisan person. As a U.S. Marine veteran, we are taught to focus on the mission above all else. Unlike career politicians, I have a simple test: is it good for Massachusetts, and is it good for America? My focus will be on the issue, not the politician or the party.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

John Deaton (R)

Compromise is absolutely necessary for policy making. Congress’ inability to compromise is why just 12% of Americans approved of the job they’re doing, according to a recent Gallup poll. The same poll showed that the top issue for Americans is immigration, and when poised to vote on a bipartisan bill to address the border, Senator Warren voted no.

What committees interest you?

John Deaton (R)

Since I am the opposite of Senator Elizabeth Warren in almost every way, I am interested in taking her seat on the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. Unlike Senator Warren, I actually grew up in extreme poverty. My family survived off food stamps. Still, there were times my siblings and I went to bed hungry. I remember my mother’s anxiety when the banks would charge her a transaction fee. Those couple of dollars mattered to families like mine.

Through hard work and determination, I was able to break the cycle of poverty. My life experiences place me in a position to actually hold big banks accountable. Senator Warren fights against people and policies, where instead I will fight for people and policies. Our approaches could not be more different.

As a U.S. Marine Veteran, I am also interested in the Veterans Affairs Committee. Our veterans deserve our eternal gratitude and support. I will fight every day in Congress to make sure their needs are met and they are honored for their service with health care and wraparound services.

Campaign finance

General election race ratings

See also:Race rating definitions and methods

Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets:The Cook Political Report,Inside Elections,Sabato's Crystal Ball, andDDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:

• Safe andSolid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
• Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
• Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.^[3]
• Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.

Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.^[4][5][6]

Ballot access requirements

The table below details filing requirements for U.S. Senate candidates in Massachusetts in the 2024 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Massachusetts, clickhere.

Election history

The section below details election results for this state's U.S. Senate elections dating back to 2014.

2020

General election

General election for U.S. Senate Massachusetts

IncumbentEdward J. Markey defeatedKevin O'Connor andShiva Ayyadurai in the general election for U.S. Senate Massachusetts on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Edward J. Markey (D)	66.2	2,357,809
		Kevin O'Connor (R)	33.0	1,177,765
		Shiva Ayyadurai (R) (Write-in)	0.6	21,134
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	7,428

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	Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,564,136
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Frederick Mayock (Independent)
• Andre Gray (G)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Massachusetts

IncumbentEdward J. Markey defeatedJoseph Kennedy III in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Massachusetts on September 1, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Edward J. Markey	55.4	782,694
		Joseph Kennedy III	44.5	629,359
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	1,935

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	Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,413,988
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Washington Blask (D)
• Shannon Liss-Riordan (D)
• Steve Pemberton (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. Senate Massachusetts

Kevin O'Connor defeatedShiva Ayyadurai in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Massachusetts on September 1, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kevin O'Connor	59.7	158,590
		Shiva Ayyadurai	39.4	104,782
		Other/Write-in votes	0.8	2,245

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	There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 265,617
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Libertarian primary election

Libertarian primary for U.S. Senate Massachusetts

No candidate advanced from the primary.

		Candidate	%	Votes
		Vermin Supreme (Write-in)	0.8	27
		Other/Write-in votes	99.2	3,390

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Vote totals may be incomplete for this race.
	There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,417
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2018

General election

General election for U.S. Senate Massachusetts

IncumbentElizabeth Warren defeatedGeoff Diehl andShiva Ayyadurai in the general election for U.S. Senate Massachusetts on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Elizabeth Warren (D)	60.3	1,633,371
		Geoff Diehl (R)	36.2	979,210
		Shiva Ayyadurai (Independent)	3.4	91,710
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	2,799

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	Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,707,090 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Allen Waters (Independent)
• Joshua Ford (Independent)
• John Devine (Independent)

2014

On November 4, 2014,Ed Markey (D) won re-election to theU.S. Senate. He defeatedBrian Herr (R) in the general election.

U.S. Senate, Massachusetts General Election, 2014

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Ed MarkeyIncumbent	59%	1,289,944
	Republican	Brian Herr	36.2%	791,950
	Write-in	Other	0.1%	3,078
	Blank	None	4.7%	101,819
Total Votes				2,186,791
Source:Massachusetts Secretary of State Official Results

Election analysis

Click the tabs below to view information about demographics, past elections, and partisan control of the state.

• Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the state.
• Statewide elections - Information about recent U.S. Senate and gubernatorial elections in the state.
• State partisanship - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.
• Demographics - Information about the state's demographics and how they compare to the country as a whole.

• Presidential elections
• Statewide elections
• State partisanship
• Demographics

See also:Presidential voting trends in Massachusetts andThe Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

Cook PVI by congressional district

Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index for Massachusetts, 2024
District	Incumbent	Party	PVI
Massachusetts' 1st	Richard Neal	Democratic	D+9
Massachusetts' 2nd	Jim McGovern	Democratic	D+13
Massachusetts' 3rd	Lori Trahan	Democratic	D+11
Massachusetts' 4th	Jake Auchincloss	Democratic	D+12
Massachusetts' 5th	Katherine Clark	Democratic	D+23
Massachusetts' 6th	Seth Moulton	Democratic	D+11
Massachusetts' 7th	Ayanna Pressley	Democratic	D+35
Massachusetts' 8th	Stephen Lynch	Democratic	D+15
Massachusetts' 9th	Bill Keating	Democratic	D+6

2020 presidential results by 2024 congressional district lines

2020 presidential results in congressional districts based on 2024 district lines, Massachusetts[7]
District	Joe Biden	Donald Trump
Massachusetts' 1st	59.8%	38.2%
Massachusetts' 2nd	64.3%	33.5%
Massachusetts' 3rd	62.7%	35.3%
Massachusetts' 4th	63.3%	34.8%
Massachusetts' 5th	74.8%	23.6%
Massachusetts' 6th	62.9%	35.3%
Massachusetts' 7th	85.5%	13.1%
Massachusetts' 8th	66.9%	31.4%
Massachusetts' 9th	58.2%	40.0%

2012-2020

How a state's counties vote in a presidential election and the size of those counties can provide additional insights into election outcomes at other levels of government including statewide and congressional races. Below, four categories are used to describe each county's voting pattern over the 2012, 2016, and 2020 presidential elections:Solid,Trending,Battleground, andNew. Click [show] on the table below for examples:

County-level voting pattern categories
Democratic
Status	2012	2016	2020
Solid Democratic	D	D	D
Trending Democratic	R	D	D
Battleground Democratic	D	R	D
New Democratic	R	R	D
Republican
Status	2012	2016	2020
Solid Republican	R	R	R
Trending Republican	D	R	R
Battleground Republican	R	D	R
New Republican	D	D	R

Following the 2020 presidential election,100.0% of Massachusettsans lived in one of the state's14 Solid Democratic counties, which voted for the Democratic presidential candidate in every election from 2012 to 2020. Overall, Massachusetts wasSolid Democratic, having voted forBarack Obama (D) in 2012,Hillary Clinton (D) in 2016, andJoe Biden (D) in 2020. Use the table below to view the total number of each type of county in Massachusetts following the 2020 election as well as the overall percentage of the state population located in each county type.

Massachusetts county-level statistics, 2020
Solid Democratic	14	100.0%
Total voted Democratic	14	100.0%
Total voted Republican	0	0.0%

Historical voting trends

Massachusetts presidential election results (1900-2020)

• 21Democratic wins
• 10Republican wins

Year	1900	1904	1908	1912	1916	1920	1924	1928	1932	1936	1940	1944	1948	1952	1956	1960	1964	1968	1972	1976	1980	1984	1988	1992	1996	2000	2004	2008	2012	2016	2020
Winning Party	R	R	R	D	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D

This section details the results of the five most recent U.S. Senate and gubernatorial elections held in the state.

U.S. Senate elections

See also:List of United States Senators from Massachusetts

The table below details the vote in the five most recent U.S. Senate races in Massachusetts.

U.S. Senate election results in Massachusetts
Race	Winner	Runner up
2020	66.2%	33.0%
2018	60.4%	36.2%
2014	62.0%	38.0%
2013	54.8%	44.8%
2012	53.7%	46.3%
Average	59.4	39.7

Gubernatorial elections

See also:Governor of Massachusetts

The table below details the vote in the five most recent gubernatorial elections in Massachusetts.

Gubernatorial election results in Massachusetts
Race	Winner	Runner up
2022	63.7%	34.6%
2018	64.7%	32.2%
2014	48.4%	46.5%
2010	48.4%	42.0%
2006	55.6%	35.3%
Average	56.2	38.1

See also:Party control of Massachusetts state government

Congressional delegation

The table below displays the partisan composition of Massachusetts' congressional delegation as of May 2024.

Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Massachusetts
Party	U.S. Senate	U.S. House	Total
Democratic	2	9	11
Republican	0	0	0
Independent	0	0	0
Vacancies	0	0	0
Total	2	9	11

State executive

The table below displays the officeholders in Massachusetts' top four state executive offices as of May 2024.

State executive officials in Massachusetts, May 2024
Office	Officeholder
Governor	Maura Healey
Lieutenant Governor	Kim Driscoll
Secretary of State	William Galvin
Attorney General	Andrea Campbell

State legislature

Massachusetts State Senate

Party		As of February 2024
	Democratic Party	36
	Republican Party	4
	Other	0
	Vacancies	0
Total		40

Massachusetts House of Representatives

Party		As of February 2024
	Democratic Party	134
	Republican Party	24
	Independent	1
	Other	0
	Vacancies	1
Total		160

Trifecta control

The table below shows the state's trifecta status from 1992 until the 2024 election.

Massachusetts Party Control: 1992-2024
Ten years of Democratic trifectas  •  No Republican trifectas
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Year	92	93	94	95	96	97	98	99	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24
Governor	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D
Senate	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D
House	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D

The table below details demographic data in Massachusetts and compares it to the broader United States as of 2022.

Demographic Data for Massachusetts
	Massachusetts	United States
Population	7,029,917	331,449,281
Land area (sq mi)	7,800	3,531,905
Race and ethnicity**
White	72.7%	65.9%
Black/African American	7.1%	12.5%
Asian	7%	5.8%
Native American	0.2%	0.8%
Pacific Islander	0%	0.2%
Other (single race)	5%	6%
Multiple	8%	8.8%
Hispanic/Latino	12.6%	18.7%
Education
High school graduation rate	91.2%	89.1%
College graduation rate	45.9%	34.3%
Income
Median household income	$96,505	$75,149
Persons below poverty level	6.5%	8.8%
Source: population provided by U.S. Census Bureau,"Decennial Census" (2020). Other figures provided by U.S. Census Bureau,"American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2017-2022).
**Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the censushere.

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