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Massachusetts's 2nd Congressional District (MA-2)

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Jim McGovern, a Democrat, has represented the district since 2013.

The district includes parts of Worcester, Franklin, Hampshire, Middlesex, and Norfolk counties.

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 787,021, a median household income of $97,592, and a median age of 39.5. Of residents 25 and older, 46.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of Jim McGovern, U.S. Representative for Massachusetts's 2nd District
Jim McGovern

U.S. Representative for Massachusetts's 2nd District · Democrat

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2026 election

McGovern has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026.

1 candidate has reported raising money for the 2026 MA-2 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for MA-2 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Jim McGovern (incumbent)Democratic$864,676$348,736Aug 12

Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page

District profile

Population
787,021
Median household income
$97,592
Median age
39.5
Bachelor's degree or higher
46.6%

Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Massachusetts senators

Neighboring districts

  • CT-2 · Joe Courtney (D)
  • MA-1 · Richard Neal (D)
  • MA-3 · Lori Trahan (D)
  • MA-4 · Jake Auchincloss (D)
  • MA-5 · Katherine Clark (D)
  • NH-2 · Maggie Goodlander (D)
  • RI-1 · Gabe Amo (D)
  • RI-2 · Seth Magaziner (D)
  • VT-AL · Becca Balint (D)

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