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2026 Race · Massachusetts

U.S. House (District 7)

2 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 7) in Massachusetts is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 2 candidates are on record: Ayanna Pressley (Democratic) and Kelechi Linardon (Independent). The seat is currently held by Ayanna Pressley (Democratic), who has served since January 2019, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Kelechi Linardon

Independent

Public Record Profile

Incumbent's record this term

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Ayanna Pressley

Democratic · Since January 2019

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Financial Services
  • Oversight and Government Reform

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.9364

    FAST Repairs for Wheelchairs Act

  • HR.8940

    Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act

2026 Massachusetts U.S. House (District 7) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 7) in Massachusetts in 2026?

Ayanna Pressley (Democratic) and Kelechi Linardon (Independent). Ayanna Pressley is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Massachusetts U.S. House (District 7) 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?

Ayanna Pressley, a Democratic, currently represents Massachusetts, serving since January 2019.

What committees does Ayanna Pressley serve on?

Ayanna Pressley serves on House Committee on Financial Services and House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.