2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Massachusetts

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2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Massachusetts

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The 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Massachusetts will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the nine U.S. representatives from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, one from all nine of the state's congressional districts. The elections will coincide with other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections. The primary election will take place on a date that has not yet been announced.

District 1

See also: Massachusetts's 1st congressional district

The 1st congressional district is in western Massachusetts and includes Springfield and Pittsfield. The incumbent is Richard Neal, who was re-elected with 62.5% of the vote in 2024. ^[1]

Democratic primary

Potential

• Richard Neal, incumbent U.S. representative

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
The Cook Political Report [2]	Solid D	February 6, 2025

District 2

See also: Massachusetts's 2nd congressional district

The 2nd congressional district is in central Massachusetts and includes Worcester. The incumbent is Democrat Jim McGovern, who was re-elected with 68.6% of the vote in 2024. ^[1]

Democratic primary

Potential

• Jim McGovern, incumbent U.S. representative

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
The Cook Political Report [2]	Solid D	February 6, 2025

District 3

See also: Massachusetts's 3rd congressional district

The 3rd congressional district is in northeastern and central Massachusetts and includes Lowell and Lawrence. The incumbent is Lori Trahan, who was re-elected uncontested in 2024. ^[1]

Democratic primary

Potential

• Lori Trahan, incumbent U.S. representative

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
The Cook Political Report [2]	Solid D	February 6, 2025

District 4

See also: Massachusetts's 4th congressional district

The 4th district contains much of southeastern Massachusetts and includes Newton, Attleboro, and Fall River. The incumbent is Jake Auchincloss, who was re-elected uncontested in 2024. ^[1] Auchincloss is currently running for re-election, but has not ruled out running for U.S. Senate in 2026. ^[3]

Democratic primary

Declared

• Jake Auchincloss, incumbent U.S. representative ^[4]

Republican primary

Publicly expressed interest

• William Flanagan, former mayor of Fall River (2010–2014) ^[5]

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
The Cook Political Report [2]	Solid D	February 6, 2025

District 5

See also: Massachusetts's 5th congressional district

The 5th district represents parts of eastern Massachusetts and includes Framingham, Medford, and parts of Cambridge. The incumbent is Democrat Katherine Clark, who was re-elected uncontested in 2024. ^[1]

Democratic primary

Potential

• Katherine Clark, incumbent U.S. representative

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
The Cook Political Report [2]	Solid D	February 6, 2025

District 6

See also: Massachusetts's 6th congressional district

The 6th district represents northeastern Massachusetts and includes Salem, Peabody, and Gloucester. The incumbent is Democrat Seth Moulton, who was re-elected uncontested in 2024. ^[1]

Moulton's comments on transgender individuals following the 2024 United States presidential election drew condemnation from local and national Democrats, including Governor Maura Healey. ^[6] Combined with his short-lived presidential campaign in the 2020 Democratic primaries and unsuccessful attempt to oust Nancy Pelosi as speaker in 2019, Moulton has been seen as vulnerable to a primary challenger. ^[7]

Democratic primary

Publicly expressed interest

• Jamie Belsito, Topsfield Town Moderator, former state representative, and candidate for this district in 2020 ^[8]

Potential

• Daniel Koh, former deputy director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, former Andover selectman, and candidate for the 3rd district in 2018 ^[7]
• Seth Moulton, incumbent U.S. representative

Declined

• Dominick Pangallo, mayor of Salem ^[7]

Republican primary

Potential

• Micah Jones, Attorney and U.S. Army veteran ^[9]

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
The Cook Political Report [2]	Solid D	February 6, 2025

District 7

See also: Massachusetts's 7th congressional district

The 7th district represents much of Boston and its suburbs. The incumbent is Democrat Ayanna Pressley, who was re-elected uncontested in 2024. ^[1]

Democratic primary

Potential

• Ayanna Pressley, incumbent U.S. representative

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
The Cook Political Report [2]	Solid D	February 6, 2025

District 8

See also: Massachusetts's 8th congressional district

The 8th district parts of Boston and eastern Massachusetts. The incumbent is Democrat Stephen Lynch, who was re-elected with 70.2% of the vote in 2022. ^[1]

Democratic primary

Potential

• Stephen Lynch, incumbent U.S. representative
• Patrick Roath, attorney ^[9]

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
The Cook Political Report [2]	Solid D	February 6, 2025

District 9

See also: Massachusetts's 9th congressional district

The 9th district encompasses Cape Cod and the South Shore, and extends westward into New Bedford and surrounding suburbs. The incumbent is Democrat Bill Keating, who was re-elected with 56.2% of the vote in 2024. ^[1]

Democratic primary

Filed paperwork

• Bill Keating, incumbent U.S. representative ^[10]

Potential

• Julian Cyr, state senator from the Cape and Islands district (2017–present) (if Keating doesn't run) ^[10]
• Dylan Fernandes, state senator from the Plymouth and Barnstable district (2025–present) (if Keating doesn't run) ^[10]
• Jon Mitchell, mayor of New Bedford (2012–present) (if Keating doesn't run) ^[10]
• Sarah Peake, senior advisor to governor Maura Healey and former state representative from the 4th Barnstable district (2007–2024) (if Keating doesn't run) ^[10]

Declined

• Andrea Campbell, Massachusetts Attorney General (2023–present) ^[10]

Republican primary

Potential

• Thomas Hodgson, former Bristol County Sheriff (1997–2022) ^[10]
• Karyn Polito, former Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts (2015–2023) ^[10]

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
The Cook Political Report [2]	Solid D	February 6, 2025

References

1. "2024 House Vote Tracker". Cook Political Report . Retrieved December 2, 2024.
2. "2026 CPR House Race Ratings". Cook Political Report. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
3. Will Auchincloss run against Markey?. WCVB-TV . January 19, 2025. Retrieved January 22, 2025– via YouTube.
4. Nesi, Ted (January 18, 2025). "Nesi's Notes: Jan. 18". WPRI-TV . Retrieved January 18, 2025. When I asked about a potential run against Markey on Friday, [Auchincloss's] spokesperson Georgina Barros would only say: 'The congressman is running for reelection in 2026.'
5. Baccari, Raymond (December 6, 2024). "Ex-Fall River mayor mulls run against Auchincloss after joining GOP". WPRI-TV . Retrieved December 6, 2024.
6. Riley, Neal (November 13, 2024). "Gov. Maura Healey says Rep. Seth Moulton was "playing politics" with trans athletes comment". CBS News . Retrieved November 27, 2024.
7. Garrity, Kelly (November 27, 2024). "Moulton could draw challengers". Politico . Retrieved November 27, 2024.
8. Garrity, Kelly (January 10, 2025). "Looking down-ballot for Trump resistance". Politico . Retrieved January 13, 2025. Belsito, another Democrat whose name has been floated for a challenge to Rep. Seth Moulton...[said] serving in the district would be 'an honor and a privilege' if the opportunity became available.
9. Garrity, Kelly (February 25, 2025). "Potential challenges ahead for Congress". Politico . Retrieved February 25, 2025.
10. Nesi, Ted (December 12, 2024). "Mass. AG Campbell is moving to Bristol County -- but says it's not to run for Congress". WPRI-TV . Retrieved December 12, 2024.