Ed Markey wins reelection to U.S. Senate in Massachusetts

U.S. Senator Ed Markey has won reelection to a six-year term representing Massachusetts, defeating Republican challenger John Deaton. The Associated Press projected Markey’s victory shortly after polls closed on Tuesday night.

In addition to Markey’s win, Governor Maura Healey was projected to retain her seat with more than 60 percent of the vote. Other Democratic incumbents, including Attorney General Andrea Campbell and State Auditor Diana DiZoglio, also saw strong performance in the midterm elections.

In the ninth congressional district, Bill Keating is leading Republican R. Tyler Macallister. Several state-level positions, including State Senator Julian Cyr and State Representative Thomas Moakley, ran uncontested and are projected to be reelected.