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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All 9 Massachusetts seats to the United States House of Representatives
 
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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.

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District 1

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

District 2

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

District 3

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

District 4

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. [2]

Democratic primary

Declared

Republican primary

Publicly expressed interest

District 5

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

District 6

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 Healy. [5] 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. [6]

Democratic primary

Publicly expressed interest

Potential

Declined

District 7

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

District 8

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

District 9

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

Potential

Declined

Republican primary

Potential

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "2024 House Vote Tracker". Cook Political Report . Retrieved December 2, 2024.
  2. ↑ Will Auchincloss run against Markey?. WCVB-TV . January 19, 2025. Retrieved January 22, 2025– via YouTube.
  3. ↑ 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.'
  4. ↑ Baccari, Raymond (December 6, 2024). "Ex-Fall River mayor mulls run against Auchincloss after joining GOP". WPRI-TV . Retrieved December 6, 2024.
  5. ↑ 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.
  6. 1 2 3 Garrity, Kelly (November 27, 2024). "Moulton could draw challengers". Politico . Retrieved November 27, 2024.
  7. ↑ 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.
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 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.
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