Massachusetts's 1st Congressional District (MA-1)
Last updated · 5 sources
Richard Neal, a Democrat, has represented the district since 2013.
The district includes all of Berkshire and Hampden counties and parts of Hampshire, Worcester, and Franklin counties.
According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 777,981, a median household income of $75,663, and a median age of 41.9. Of residents 25 and older, 32.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Representative
U.S. Representative for Massachusetts's 1st District · Democrat
2026 election
Neal has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 3 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.
3 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 MA-1 race to the FEC.
Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
| Candidate | Party | Raised | Cash on hand | Through |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Neal (incumbent) | Democratic | $2,462,685 | $3,276,321 | Aug 12 |
| Jeromie Patrick Whalen | Democratic | $335,864 | $39,375 | Aug 12 |
| Nadia D. Milleron | No party affiliation | $43,869 | $22,221 | Jun 30 |
Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page
District profile
- Population
- 777,981
- Median household income
- $75,663
- Median age
- 41.9
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.3%
Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Massachusetts senators
Elizabeth WarrenU.S. Senator for Massachusetts · Democrat
Ed MarkeyU.S. Senator for Massachusetts · Democrat
Neighboring districts
Sources
- District boundaries (Census Bureau cartographic boundary file, 119th Congress) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Counties by district (Census Bureau relationship file) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- District profile (Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- congress-legislators (member data, CC0) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Candidates and totals (Federal Election Commission) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026