2026 Elections · Massachusetts

Massachusetts's 4th 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 4th Congressional District in 2026?

Jake Auchincloss (Democratic) and Thomas Stalcup (Republican).

Where they stand

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

Where they differ: Jake Auchincloss votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy purchase acts, and he supports empowering Medicare to negotiate drug prices and capping Part D out-of-pocket costs to lower healthcare costs and reduce medical debt 13. Thomas Stalcup supports restoring real competition in markets by removing barriers and enforcing antitrust laws to lower costs for families, and he advocates for immediate, broad drug price negotiation without artificial limits to make medications affordable 25.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 19, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueJake AuchinclossDemocraticThomas StalcupRepublican
Economy & Jobs

Auchincloss votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy purchase acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Stalcup supports restoring real competition in markets by removing barriers, enforcing antitrust laws, and ensuring public benefits from innovation to lower costs for families.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Jake Auchincloss votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy purchase acts 1. Thomas Stalcup supports restoring real competition in markets by removing barriers, enforcing antitrust laws, and ensuring public benefits from innovation to lower costs for families 2.
Healthcare

Auchincloss supports empowering Medicare to negotiate drug prices, capping Part D out-of-pocket costs, and further actions to lower healthcare costs and reduce medical debt.

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

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

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Stalcup supports immediate, broad drug price negotiation without artificial limits and increased competition to lower healthcare costs and make medications affordable.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Stalcup blames pharmaceutical companies for high drug prices burdening families in the district and proposes confronting the industry directly.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Healthcare: Jake Auchincloss supports empowering Medicare to negotiate drug prices, capping Part D out-of-pocket costs, and taking further actions to lower healthcare costs and reduce medical debt 1. He voted yea on rural care and patient support acts but nay on Medicaid harm and lowering premiums bills 2. Thomas Stalcup supports immediate, broad drug price negotiation without artificial limits and increased competition to lower healthcare costs and make medications affordable 3. He blames pharmaceutical companies for high drug prices burdening families and proposes confronting the industry directly 4.
Immigration

Auchincloss votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills but yea on a national emergency resolution and DUI protection act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Public Safety & Crime

Auchincloss supports an assault-weapons ban and common-sense gun safety measures including background checks, safe storage, and red-flag laws to reduce gun violence.

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

Auchincloss votes yea on prison safety, bail reform, and guard acts but nay on privacy, gun rights, and violent offender bills.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Abortion

Auchincloss supports codifying abortion rights and protecting women’s healthcare, earning a perfect rating from Planned Parenthood.

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

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Taxes & Government Spending

Auchincloss votes yea on tax relief and AGOA extension but nay on budget resolutions and multiple appropriations acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Stalcup supports cutting government spending to essential services, eliminating loopholes, restoring fiscal discipline, and returning savings to families earning under specified income thresholds.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Jake Auchincloss votes yea on tax relief and AGOA extension but nay on budget resolutions and multiple appropriations acts 1. Thomas Stalcup supports cutting government spending to essential services, eliminating loopholes, restoring fiscal discipline, and returning savings to families earning under specified income thresholds 2.
Energy & Environment

Auchincloss advocates for clean energy and climate action, supporting technologies like fusion, geothermal, solar, offshore wind, and aims to meet U.S. commitments under the Paris Climate Accords.

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

Auchincloss votes yea on emissions reduction and conservation acts but nay on EPA rule disapproval and HEATS Act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Stalcup acknowledges human-induced climate change and advocates for evidence-based, practical solutions that invest in technology to reverse environmental impact without harming economic stability.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Jake Auchincloss advocates for clean energy and climate action, supporting technologies such as fusion, geothermal, solar, and offshore wind, and aims to meet U.S. commitments under the Paris Climate Accords 1. He votes yea on emissions reduction and conservation acts but nay on EPA rule disapproval and the HEATS Act 2. Thomas Stalcup acknowledges human-induced climate change and supports evidence-based, practical solutions that invest in technology to reverse environmental impact without harming economic stability 3.
Foreign Policy & Defense

Auchincloss votes yea on resolutions to remove troops from Iran and Lebanon and veterans clinic naming but nay on defense authorization and FISA extension.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Stalcup supports maintaining strong U.S. defense and intelligence capabilities while opposing unnecessary wars and limiting the influence of defense contractors on policy decisions.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Foreign Policy & Defense: Jake Auchincloss voted in favor of resolutions to remove troops from Iran and Lebanon and to name a veterans clinic, but voted against the defense authorization and the FISA extension 1. Thomas Stalcup supports maintaining strong U.S. defense and intelligence capabilities, opposes unnecessary wars, and wants to limit the influence of defense contractors on policy decisions 2.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Jake Auchincloss votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy purchase acts. Thomas Stalcup supports restoring real competition in markets by removing barriers, enforcing antitrust laws, and ensuring public benefits from innovation to lower costs for families.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

Jake Auchincloss supports empowering Medicare to negotiate drug prices, capping Part D out-of-pocket costs, and taking further actions to lower healthcare costs and reduce medical debt. He voted yea on rural care and patient support acts but nay on Medicaid harm and lowering premiums bills. Thomas Stalcup supports immediate, broad drug price negotiation without artificial limits and increased competition to lower healthcare costs and make medications affordable. He blames pharmaceutical companies for high drug prices burdening families and proposes confronting the industry directly.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Jake Auchincloss votes yea on tax relief and AGOA extension but nay on budget resolutions and multiple appropriations acts. Thomas Stalcup supports cutting government spending to essential services, eliminating loopholes, restoring fiscal discipline, and returning savings to families earning under specified income thresholds.

How do the candidates differ on Energy & Environment?

Jake Auchincloss advocates for clean energy and climate action, supporting technologies such as fusion, geothermal, solar, and offshore wind, and aims to meet U.S. commitments under the Paris Climate Accords. He votes yea on emissions reduction and conservation acts but nay on EPA rule disapproval and the HEATS Act. Thomas Stalcup acknowledges human-induced climate change and supports evidence-based, practical solutions that invest in technology to reverse environmental impact without harming economic stability.

How do the candidates differ on Foreign Policy & Defense?

Jake Auchincloss voted in favor of resolutions to remove troops from Iran and Lebanon and to name a veterans clinic, but voted against the defense authorization and the FISA extension. Thomas Stalcup supports maintaining strong U.S. defense and intelligence capabilities, opposes unnecessary wars, and wants to limit the influence of defense contractors on policy decisions.