Is Ed Markey A-List?
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No — Ed Markey is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
1976C$0.1M
Elected to US House
Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, starting long career.
2009B▲$0.5M+$0.4M
Climate Change Advocate
House sponsor of cap-and-trade legislation.
2013B$1M+$0.5M
Elected to US Senate
Elected to the U.S. Senate from Massachusetts.
2019B$2M+$1M
Green New Deal Champion
Co-sponsors the Green New Deal resolution with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
2021B$4M+$2M
Infrastructure Negotiations
Active on climate change and infrastructure.
2026B$5M+$1M
Senior Senator
Continues to serve in the U.S. Senate, focusing on climate and technology policy.
Last updated: February 23, 2026