Markey, Deaton hold final rallies
The Massachusetts Senate race concludes with last-minute appearances by the incumbent and his challenger in Boston and Medford.
By Elena Greco ·
Senator Ed Markey and Republican challenger John Deaton held final campaign events in Massachusetts on Election Eve. The two candidates addressed supporters in separate cities, marking the end of the official campaign period before polls open.
Markey joined Governor Maura Mealey on a stage in Boston for his closing argument. He focused his message on the rising cost of living, telling the crowd that heating, oil, healthcare, electricity, and food prices have all increased. He linked these economic pressures to growing voter frustration across the country and pledged to lower costs for working families.
In Medford, Deaton campaigned alongside Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Minogue. Both are challenging Democratic incumbents. Deaton centered his pitch on state performance metrics, claiming Massachusetts ranks last in housing affordability and private sector job growth. He also cited the state as having the highest childcare costs and the highest electricity rates in the United States.
The candidates offered differing views on the state's current trajectory. Markey emphasized the need for immediate cost relief, while Deaton argued that the current administration has left the state behind on key economic indicators. Both sides framed their platforms around specific financial burdens affecting households.
Both men urged voters to participate in the election. Markey encouraged the crowd to "get the vote out." Deaton suggested that high turnout would produce a surprising result, stating that if voters show up who desire balance in Massachusetts, they would be in for a big surprise.
