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Massachusetts has 9 Representatives in the U.S. House of Representatives. All 9 seats will be on the ballot in 2026. Each Representative, serving approximately 710,000 Massachusetts residents, drafts and votes on federal laws, manages constituent services, oversees the executive branch, and represents the needs of their district during their two‑year terms. There is no term limit for federal Representatives.

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James P. McGovern (Dem)

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How would you address the inequality gap and the increasing costs of housing, energy, food, healthcare, and childcare?

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What are your priorities for immigration reform, such as legal protections and funding for deportation and detention centers and processes? Please be specific.

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What concrete actions should the House of Representatives take to help ensure free and fair elections?

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What are your views on current issues surrounding climate and energy, such as on fossil fuel use, carbon-free energy jobs, energy costs, and protection of public lands?

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What are your views on the use, regulation, and oversight of artificial intelligence in federal government processes, ranging from personal data collection, law enforcement, and incarceration to government contracting and defense?

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How would you ensure the House of Representatives duly exercises its constitutional duties to provide checks on executive and judiciary action?

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