2026 Elections · Massachusetts

Massachusetts's 1st Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this Massachusetts congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

Source:FECUpdated Oct 19, 2026Report a correction

Who is running in Massachusetts's 1st Congressional District in 2026?

Richard Neal (Democratic) and Nadia Milleron (Independent).

  • Richard NealDemocraticIncumbent✓ Verified
    $2.8M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
    See Richard Neal's sponsored bills →
  • Nadia MilleronIndependent✓ Verified
    $550K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where they differ: Richard Neal supports middle-class tax cuts and opposes reckless wars that threaten security and the economy 1, and he supports expanding affordable health care and protecting the ACA while voting yea on rural care improvement and SUPPORT for Patients but nay on lowering health care premiums 45. Nadia Milleron supports an economic job guarantee with living wages and bringing manufacturing back to the U.S. with strong labor and environmental standards 3, and she supports removing insurance companies from healthcare and making healthcare affordable and accessible for all families 6.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 19, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueRichard NealDemocraticNadia MilleronIndependent
Economy & Jobs

Neal supports fighting for middle-class tax cuts, investing in communities, ending tariffs that raise prices, and opposing reckless wars that threaten security and the economy.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Neal votes yea on technology use in regulation, TRIA reauthorization, KIDS Act, and financial exploitation prevention, but nay on Main Street Capital Access and privacy in purchases.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Milleron supports an economic job guarantee with living wages and bringing manufacturing back to the U.S. to create reliable local jobs with strong labor and environmental standards.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Richard Neal supports fighting for middle-class tax cuts, investing in communities, ending tariffs that raise prices, and opposing reckless wars that threaten security and the economy 1. He voted yea on technology use in regulation, TRIA reauthorization, KIDS Act, and financial exploitation prevention, but nay on Main Street Capital Access and privacy in purchases 2. Nadia Milleron supports an economic job guarantee with living wages and bringing manufacturing back to the U.S. to create reliable local jobs with strong labor and environmental standards 3.
Healthcare

Neal supports expanding affordable health care, protecting the ACA, lowering prescription drug costs, investing in medical education, and protecting seniors and vulnerable populations.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Neal votes yea on EARLY Act reauthorization, rural care improvement, and SUPPORT for Patients, but nay on Do No Harm in Medicaid and lowering health care premiums.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Milleron supports removing insurance companies from healthcare, expanding access to doctors and mental health professionals, and making healthcare affordable and accessible for all families.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Healthcare: Richard Neal supports expanding affordable health care, protecting the ACA, lowering prescription drug costs, investing in medical education, and protecting seniors and vulnerable populations 1. He voted yea on EARLY Act reauthorization, rural care improvement, and SUPPORT for Patients, but nay on Do No Harm in Medicaid and lowering health care premiums 2. Nadia Milleron supports removing insurance companies from healthcare, expanding access to doctors and mental health professionals, and making healthcare affordable and accessible for all families 3.
Immigration

Neal votes nay on Secure America Act, DHS support resolution, BOWOW Act, Deporting Fraudsters Act, and Stop Illegal Entry Act, but yea on national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Public Safety & Crime

Neal supports stronger gun safety measures including assault weapons ban, universal background checks, bump stock ban, and mental health background checks to reduce gun violence.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Neal votes yea on GUARD Act and Cashless Bail Reporting Act, but nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases, Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection, Keeping Violent Offenders Off Streets, and law enforcement support resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Abortion

No public position found. Check their site ↗

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Taxes & Government Spending

Neal criticizes the Trump administration's Treasury Department for attempting to undermine public schools by redirecting taxpayer funds to private and religious schools through tax credit regulations.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Neal votes yea on Tax Relief for Fraud Victims and Military Construction appropriations, but nay on budget resolution, continuing appropriations, national security appropriations, and agriculture appropriations.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Energy & Environment

Neal champions climate action, leading efforts to pass the Inflation Reduction Act, which invests $370 billion to reduce emissions, create jobs, and lower energy bills.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Neal votes yea on Diesel Emissions Reduction, Northwest Straits Marine Conservation, and American Battlefield Protection, but nay on EPA rule disapproval, Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice, and HEATS Act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Foreign Policy & Defense

Neal votes yea on resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and Lebanon and on naming a VA clinic, but nay on National Defense Authorization Act and FISA Amendments Act extension.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Milleron opposes funding endless foreign wars, advocating instead for investing in healthcare, housing, and infrastructure to strengthen communities and promote safety.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Foreign Policy & Defense: Richard Neal voted in favor of resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and Lebanon and to name a VA clinic, but voted against the National Defense Authorization Act and the FISA Amendments Act extension 1. Nadia Milleron opposes funding endless foreign wars and supports investing in healthcare, housing, and infrastructure to strengthen communities and promote safety 2.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Richard Neal supports fighting for middle-class tax cuts, investing in communities, ending tariffs that raise prices, and opposing reckless wars that threaten security and the economy. He voted yea on technology use in regulation, TRIA reauthorization, KIDS Act, and financial exploitation prevention, but nay on Main Street Capital Access and privacy in purchases. Nadia Milleron supports an economic job guarantee with living wages and bringing manufacturing back to the U.S. to create reliable local jobs with strong labor and environmental standards.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

Richard Neal supports expanding affordable health care, protecting the ACA, lowering prescription drug costs, investing in medical education, and protecting seniors and vulnerable populations. He voted yea on EARLY Act reauthorization, rural care improvement, and SUPPORT for Patients, but nay on Do No Harm in Medicaid and lowering health care premiums. Nadia Milleron supports removing insurance companies from healthcare, expanding access to doctors and mental health professionals, and making healthcare affordable and accessible for all families.

How do the candidates differ on Foreign Policy & Defense?

Richard Neal voted in favor of resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and Lebanon and to name a VA clinic, but voted against the National Defense Authorization Act and the FISA Amendments Act extension. Nadia Milleron opposes funding endless foreign wars and supports investing in healthcare, housing, and infrastructure to strengthen communities and promote safety.