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Coverage dated October 13, 2026 to October 14, 2026

Markey and Deaton clash on debate stage as Election Day nears

Headline from NBC Boston

Incumbent Democratic Sen. Ed Markey and Republican challenger John Deaton faced off in the final debate before Massachusetts voters head to the polls. The two rivals went back and forth on a number of issues, including on health care and affordability.

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  1. The Boston Globe

    Ed Markey, John Deaton met in their only US Senate debate. Here’s what we learned. (opens The Boston Globe)

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    US Senator Ed Markey and second-time GOP candidate John Deaton met in their first and only scheduled debate Tuesday ahead of the Nov. 3 election.

  2. Boston

    Sen. Ed Markey and John Deaton square off in only debate before election (opens Boston)

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    Markey is favored to win by 23 points, according to late September polling by UNH.

  3. NBC Boston

    Markey and Deaton clash on debate stage as Election Day nears (opens NBC Boston)

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    NBC Boston's feed description

    Incumbent Democratic Sen. Ed Markey and Republican challenger John Deaton faced off in the final debate before Massachusetts voters head to the polls. The two rivals went back and forth on a number of issues, including on health care and affordability.

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