Martha's Vineyard Votes in Midterm Elections
Island voters cast ballots Tuesday in Massachusetts governor, Senate and House races, plus nine statewide ballot questions.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Elections
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Islanders on Martha's Vineyard will vote in the November 2026 midterm elections on Tuesday, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in all six Island towns. Just under 27 percent of the approximately 17,000 Island voters had already cast ballots by Monday.
Why it matters
The Island's races span Massachusetts' governor, U.S. Senate and U.S. House contests as well as nine statewide ballot questions, along with local county and regional posts. Early turnout data released by the Secretary of the Commonwealth on Monday gives an early read on participation across the state.
Just under 27 percent of approximately 17,000 Island voters had cast ballots by Monday, with Chilmark highest at 28.9 percent of 1,171 voters. Final turnout and results across the governor, Senate, House and nine statewide ballot questions remain unknown until polls close at 8 p.m. Tuesday.
The players
Maura Healey
Maura Healey is the Democratic governor of Massachusetts seeking reelection against Republican challenger Mike Minogue.
Edward Markey
Edward Markey is a longtime U.S. senator from Massachusetts facing a challenge from Republican John Deaton.
William Keating
William Keating is a Democratic U.S. representative from Massachusetts running against Republican Tyler Macallister.
The details
Islanders are voting in person at polls or through early and mail-in ballots in the governor's race between Maura Healey and Mike Minogue, the Senate race between Edward Markey and John Deaton, and the House race between William Keating and Tyler Macallister. Dukes County also has a non-binding 10th referendum question, and seven candidates are running for seven county commission seats.
Timeline
Monday, November 2, 2026: Secretary of the Commonwealth released early voting turnout data.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026: Island polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.
Seasonal Patterns
Island voting follows the Massachusetts biennial cycle, in which statewide governor, Senate and House races and nine ballot questions are decided alongside Dukes County and Martha's Vineyard Regional High School contests. Early and mail-in participation on the Island is tracked against the Commonwealth's statewide totals each midterm.
Island residents must vote at their assigned polls between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. Tuesday, or have returned an early or mail-in ballot. The outcomes will determine the state's next governor, a U.S. Senate seat, a U.S. House seat and nine statewide ballot questions that take effect under state law.
The takeaway
Island turnout ahead of Election Day shows how much the outcome depends on voters who have not yet cast ballots. Checking your polling location and ballot status before 8 p.m. Tuesday is the practical step for any Island voter.
Further reading
For broader context on the races, see Elections coverage for Massachusetts.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Vineyard Gazette - Martha's Vineyard News.
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