MA-7
Massachusetts District 7
Tue, Nov 3 · Seat held by Ayanna Pressley Democratic since Jan 2019
Ayanna PressleyDemocratic · IncumbentAge 52 · 7 years in Congress
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Ayanna Pressley (Democratic) won by 94.2 points, 2024
- Margin since 2022
- 24.7 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.
- Ayanna PressleyIncumbentDemocratic
Source: sec.state.ma.us, dated Oct 28
Shift since 2022: 24.7 points toward Democrats (Democratic by 69.5 in 2022, Democratic by 94.2 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
- 239,001
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
US House, Massachusetts District 7, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAyanna PressleyWon Democratic 232,09497.1% OtherAll Others Other 6,9072.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 179,511
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
US House, Massachusetts District 7, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAyanna PressleyWon Democratic 151,82584.6% RepublicanDonnie Dionicio Palmer, Jr Republican 27,12915.1% OtherAll Others Other 5570.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 308,650
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Massachusetts District 7, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAyanna PressleyWon Democratic 267,36286.6% IndependentRoy A Owens Sr Independent 38,67512.5% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 1,9060.6% Rayla Danella Campbell Write-in 6950.2% Rachel Nicole Miselman Write-in 110.0% Claudette N Joseph Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 220,411
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Massachusetts District 7, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAyanna PressleyWon Democratic 216,55998.3% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 3,8521.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 256,911
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Massachusetts District 7, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael E CapuanoWon Democratic 253,35498.6% OtherOther Other 3,5571.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 144,546
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Massachusetts District 7, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael E CapuanoWon Democratic 142,13398.3% OtherOther Other 2,4131.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 252,836
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Massachusetts District 7, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael E CapuanoWon Democratic 210,79483.4% IndependentKarla Romero Independent 41,19916.3% OtherOther Other 8430.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 219,357
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Massachusetts District 7, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward J MarkeyWon Democratic 145,69666.4% RepublicanGerry Dembrowski Republican 73,46733.5% OtherOther Other 1940.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 280,682
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Massachusetts District 7, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward J MarkeyWon Democratic 212,30475.6% RepublicanJohn Cunningham Republican 67,97824.2% OtherOther Other 4000.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 174,791
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Massachusetts District 7, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward J MarkeyWon Democratic 171,90298.3% OtherOther Other 2,8891.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 275,099
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Massachusetts District 7, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward J MarkeyWon Democratic 202,39973.6% RepublicanKenneth G Chase Republican 60,33421.9% IndependentJames O Hall Independent 12,1394.4% OtherOther Other 2270.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 174,037
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Massachusetts District 7, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward J MarkeyWon Democratic 170,96898.2% OtherOther Other 2,2061.3% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 8630.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 213,811
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Massachusetts District 7, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward J MarkeyWon Democratic 211,54398.9% OtherOther Other 2,2681.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 194,305
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Massachusetts District 7, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward J MarkeyWon Democratic 137,17870.6% RepublicanPatricia H Long Republican 56,97729.3% OtherOther Other 1500.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 253,570
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Massachusetts District 7, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward J MarkeyWon Democratic 177,05369.8% RepublicanPatricia H Long Republican 76,40730.1% OtherOther Other 1100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 226,988
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Massachusetts District 7, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward J MarkeyWon Democratic 146,24664.4% RepublicanBrad Bailey Republican 80,67435.5% OtherOther Other 680.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 281,558
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Massachusetts District 7, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward J MarkeyWon Democratic 174,83762.1% RepublicanStephen A Sohn Republican 78,26227.8% IndependentRobert B Antonelli Independent 28,42110.1% OtherOther Other 380.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 236,580
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Massachusetts District 7, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward J MarkeyWon Democratic 155,38065.7% OtherOther Other 81,20034.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 188,710
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Massachusetts District 7, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward J MarkeyWon Democratic 188,647100.0% OtherOther Other 630.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 173,160
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Massachusetts District 7, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward J MarkeyWon Democratic 124,18371.7% OtherOther Other 48,97728.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 234,190
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Massachusetts District 7, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward J MarkeyWon Democratic 167,21171.4% RepublicanS Lester Ralph Republican 66,93028.6% OtherOther Other 490.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 194,369
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Massachusetts District 7, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward J MarkeyWon Democratic 151,30577.8% RepublicanDavid M Basile Republican 43,06322.2% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 155,783
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Massachusetts District 7, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward J MarkeyWon Democratic 155,759100.0% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 240.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 171,646
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Massachusetts District 7, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward J MarkeyWon Democratic 145,61584.8% IndependentJames J Murphy Independent 26,01715.2% OtherOther Other 140.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 210,809
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Massachusetts District 7, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward J MarkeyWon Democratic 162,12676.9% RepublicanRichard W Daly Republican 37,06317.6% IndependentJames J Murphy Independent 6,8513.2% IndependentHarry G Chickles Independent 4,7482.3% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 210.0%
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 7.
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