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2026 Race · Massachusetts

U.S. House (District 2)

1 candidate on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 2) in Massachusetts is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 1 candidate is on record: Jim McGovern (Democratic). The seat is currently held by James P. McGovern (Democratic), who has served since January 1997, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Incumbent's record this term

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James P. McGovern

Democratic · Since January 1997

Ranking Member

Rules

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Rules· Ranking Member
  • Agriculture

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.9226

    Connecticut River Watershed Partnership Act

  • HR.8982

    Assuring the Future of Tibet Act of 2026

2026 Massachusetts U.S. House (District 2) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 2) in Massachusetts in 2026?

Jim McGovern (Democratic). Jim McGovern is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Massachusetts U.S. House (District 2) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Massachusetts and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

James P. McGovern, a Democratic, currently represents Massachusetts, serving since January 1997.

What committees does James P. McGovern serve on?

James P. McGovern serves on House Committee on Rules and House Committee on Agriculture. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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