2026 Elections ยท Massachusetts

Massachusetts's 2nd 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.

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Who is running in Massachusetts's 2nd Congressional District in 2026?

James McGovern (Democratic).

Where they stand

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

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueJames McGovernDemocratic
Economy & Jobs

McGovern votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy-related acts.

Official recordSource โ†—Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Healthcare

McGovern votes yea on rural care and patient support acts but nay on Medicaid harm and lowering premiums bills.

Official recordSource โ†—Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Immigration

McGovern votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills but yea on a national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource โ†—Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Public Safety & Crime

McGovern votes yea on prison staff safety and guard acts but nay on privacy, veterans 2nd amendment, bail, and violent offender bills.

Official recordSource โ†—Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Abortion

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Taxes & Government Spending

McGovern votes yea on tax relief for fraud victims but nay on budget, appropriations, and continuing appropriations acts.

Official recordSource โ†—Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Energy & Environment

McGovern votes yea on emissions reduction and conservation acts but nay on EPA rule disapproval and fuel retailer choice bills.

Official recordSource โ†—Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Foreign Policy & Defense

McGovern votes yea on resolutions to remove US forces from hostilities and veterans clinic naming but nay on defense authorization and FISA extension.

Official recordSource โ†—Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.