HOUSE
Massachusetts MA-02 House2026
RACE AT A GLANCE
RACE TYPE
Incumbent running
Jim McGovern (D)
COOK PARTISAN VOTING INDEX
Last updated : Nov 17, 2025D +50
R +50
D +13
Race summary
Rep. Jim McGovern, a progressive stalwart, shows no indication of slowing down.Key Dates
Filing Deadline: Aug 25, 2026
Primary Election: Sep 1, 2026
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Full Bio:
McGOVERN, James P., a Representative from Massachusetts; born in Worcester, Worcester
County, Mass., November 20, 1959; graduated from Worcester Academy, Worcester,
Mass.; B.A., American University, Washington, D.C., 1981; M.P.A., American
University, Washington, D.C., 1984; presidential campaign staff, United States
Senator George McGovern of South Dakota, 1984; staff, United States
Representative Joseph Moakley of Massachusetts, 1982-1996; elected as a
Democrat to the One Hundred Fifth and to the ten succeeding Congresses (January
3, 1997-present).
Source: Bioguide
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DISTRICT DATA
Massachusetts - 02
West central: Worcester, Northampton
Population Breakdown
Source: 2020 Census (VAP) for 2026
Past Presidential Results from this District
2024 Election Results
Source: Dave Leip
2020 Election Results
Source: Dave's Redistricting/VEST
RACE ANALYSIS
Race Analysis
Updated: Jun 3, 2025
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