Massachusetts State Senate, Second Essex and Middlesex District

2 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026 · Only voters in this district

What this office does

Your member of the state Senate, the smaller chamber of the state legislature. Writes and votes on state laws and the state budget, and confirms many of the governor's appointees.

Candidates

Barry R. FinegoldIncumbent

Democrat
Moderately left · from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty)

Theodore T. Semesnyei

Republican
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Quick answers

Who is running for Massachusetts State Senate, Second Essex and Middlesex District in 2026?
Barry R. Finegold (Democrat) and Theodore T. Semesnyei (Republican).
Who is the incumbent?
Barry R. Finegold currently holds this office.
What does this office do?
Your member of the state Senate, the smaller chamber of the state legislature. Writes and votes on state laws and the state budget, and confirms many of the governor's appointees.
Who should I vote for in the Massachusetts State Senate, Second Essex and Middlesex District race?
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When is the election?
The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Early voting and mail-ballot deadlines vary by state; check your state or county election office.

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