Massachusetts District 2
Tue, Nov 3 · Seat held by James P. McGovern Democratic since Jan 1997
James P. McGovernDemocratic · IncumbentAge 66 · 29 years in Congress
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- James P. McGovern (Democratic) won by 37.5 points, 2024
- Margin since 2022
- 5.0 points toward Democrats
- On the 2026 ballot
- 1 candidate, uncontested
More about this race
Candidates on the ballot
Uncontested
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- James P. McGovernIncumbentDemocratic
Source: sec.state.ma.us, dated Oct 28
Shift since 2022: 5.0 points toward Democrats (Democratic by 32.5 in 2022, Democratic by 37.5 in 2024).
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2024 US House margin
- D 15+ pts
- D 5 to 15 pts
- D under 5 pts
- R under 5 pts
- R 5 to 15 pts
- R 15+ pts
- Other winner
- No data
Show these districts as a list (9)
- Massachusetts District 1· Richard E. Neal (D), Democratic by 25.1 points, 2024
- Massachusetts District 2· James P. McGovern (D), Democratic by 37.5 points, 2024
- Massachusetts District 3· Lori Trahan (D), Democratic by 95.0 points, 2024
- Massachusetts District 4· Jake Auchincloss (D), Democratic by 94.8 points, 2024
- Massachusetts District 5· Katherine M. Clark (D), Democratic by 96.4 points, 2024
- Massachusetts District 6· Seth Moulton (D), Democratic by 95.6 points, 2024
- Massachusetts District 7· Ayanna Pressley (D), Democratic by 94.2 points, 2024
- Massachusetts District 8· Stephen F. Lynch (D), Democratic by 41.0 points, 2024
- Massachusetts District 9· William R. Keating (D), Democratic by 13.0 points, 2024
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Official results for Massachusetts
History (25 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 366,328
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
US House, Massachusetts District 2, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames P. McGovernWon Democratic 251,44168.6% IndependentCornelius Shea Independent 114,06531.1% OtherAll Others Other 8220.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 272,871
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
US House, Massachusetts District 2, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames P. McGovernWon Democratic 180,63966.2% RepublicanJeffrey A Sossa-Paquette Republican 91,95633.7% OtherAll Others Other 2760.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 382,452
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Massachusetts District 2, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames P. McGovernWon Democratic 249,85465.3% RepublicanTracy Lyn Lovvorn Republican 132,22034.6% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 3780.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 284,893
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Massachusetts District 2, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames P. McGovernWon Democratic 191,33267.2% RepublicanTracy Lyn Lovvorn Republican 93,39132.8% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 1700.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 280,411
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Massachusetts District 2, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames P. McGovernWon Democratic 275,48798.2% OtherOther Other 4,9241.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 172,745
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Massachusetts District 2, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames P. McGovernWon Democratic 169,64098.2% OtherOther Other 3,1051.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 263,335
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Massachusetts District 2, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames P. McGovernWon Democratic 259,25798.5% OtherOther Other 4,0781.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 214,124
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Massachusetts District 2, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard E. NealWon Democratic 122,75157.3% RepublicanThomas A Wesley Republican 91,20942.6% OtherOther Other 1640.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 238,000
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Massachusetts District 2, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard E. NealWon Democratic 234,36998.5% OtherOther Other 3,6311.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 167,193
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Massachusetts District 2, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard E. NealWon Democratic 164,93998.7% OtherOther Other 2,2541.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 220,484
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Massachusetts District 2, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard E. NealWon Democratic 217,68298.7% OtherOther Other 2,8021.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 154,728
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Massachusetts District 2, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard E. NealWon Democratic 153,38799.1% OtherOther Other 1,3410.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 198,846
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Massachusetts District 2, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard E. NealWon Democratic 196,67098.9% OtherOther Other 2,1761.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 131,933
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Massachusetts District 2, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard E. NealWon Democratic 130,55099.0% OtherOther Other 1,3831.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 227,411
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Massachusetts District 2, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard E. NealWon Democratic 162,99571.7% RepublicanMark Steele Republican 49,88521.9% IndependentScott Andrichak Independent 9,1814.0% OtherRichard Kaynor Other 5,1242.3% OtherOther Other 2260.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 200,123
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Massachusetts District 2, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard E. NealWon Democratic 117,17858.6% RepublicanJohn M Briare Republican 72,73236.3% OtherKate Ross Other 10,1675.1% OtherOther Other 460.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 247,163
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Massachusetts District 2, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard E. NealWon Democratic 131,21553.1% RepublicanAnthony W Ravisa Jr Republican 76,79531.1% OtherThomas R Sheehan Other 38,96315.8% OtherOther Other 1900.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 197,321
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Massachusetts District 2, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard E. NealWon Democratic 134,15268.0% OtherOther Other 63,16932.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 194,760
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Massachusetts District 2, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard E. NealWon Democratic 156,26280.2% OtherLouis R Godena Other 38,44619.7% OtherOther Other 520.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 147,005
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Massachusetts District 2, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward P BolandWon Democratic 91,03361.9% RepublicanBrian P Lees Republican 47,02232.0% OtherOther Other 8,9506.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 193,254
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Massachusetts District 2, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward P BolandWon Democratic 132,69368.7% RepublicanThomas P Swank Republican 60,46331.3% OtherOther Other 980.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 162,773
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Massachusetts District 2, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward P BolandWon Democratic 118,21572.6% RepublicanThomas P Swank Republican 44,54427.4% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 140.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 179,665
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Massachusetts District 2, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward P BolandWon Democratic 120,71167.2% RepublicanThomas P Swank Republican 38,67221.5% IndependentJohn B Aubuchon Independent 20,24711.3% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 350.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 139,479
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Massachusetts District 2, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward P BolandWon Democratic 101,57072.8% RepublicanThomas P Swank Republican 37,88127.2% OtherOther Other 280.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 185,755
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Massachusetts District 2, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward P BolandWon Democratic 134,40872.4% RepublicanThomas P Swank Republican 41,56322.4% OtherJohn D McCarthy Other 9,7765.3% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 80.0%
1976 to 2024: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, U.S. House 1976-2024, retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
District numbers are reused after each redistricting, so rows on older lines cover different territory than today's Massachusetts District 2.
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Sources: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, U.S. House 1976-2024 (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; unitedstates/congress-legislators (current) (CC0-1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by the @unitedstates project volunteers (rosters from official congressional sources) from official returns, not an official source.
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