Dukes County, Massachusetts

Massachusetts Senate, Cape and Islands District

One candidate is tracked for Massachusetts Senate, Cape and Islands District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Julian Cyr. Candidate information follows official Dukes County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Julian Cyr (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts Senate, Cape and Islands District; Julian Cyr is the sitting member, per the Massachusetts Senate's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Nominees were chosen at the September 1, 2026 primary or, where only one candidate qualified for a party, print unopposed; Massachusetts elects this seat by plurality vote. Unenrolled and third-party candidates who qualify by nomination paper are not reflected in primary results and are not yet available from a certified source; check the Secretary of the Commonwealth's November list once published. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Julian Cyr, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Julian Cyr

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Coastal resilience and environmental protection for Cape Cod and the Islands
Affordable, year-round housing in seasonal communities
Mental health and substance use disorder treatment access

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Julian Cyr is the Massachusetts state senator for the Cape and Islands District, based in the Cape and Islands district, according to the Legislature's official website. Cyr serves as Assistant Majority Whip and has sponsored legislation on coastal resilience, affordable seasonal housing, and mental health and substance use treatment for Cape Cod and island communities.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Massachusetts Senate, Cape and Islands District in 2026?

When is the Massachusetts Senate, Cape and Islands District election in Massachusetts?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Massachusetts are on the Massachusetts election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Candidate roster from official Dukes County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Dukes County Commissioner (seven seats)Register of Probate, Dukes County See all 4 Dukes County races

Candidate profiles

Julian Cyr, full profile Official Massachusetts election office