Massachusetts' 1st Congressional District election, 2024

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2022
Massachusetts' 1st Congressional District
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Democratic primary
Republican primary
General election
Election details
Filing deadline: June 4, 2024
Primary: September 3, 2024
General: November 5, 2024
How to vote
Poll times: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Voting in Massachusetts
Race ratings
Cook Political Report: Solid Democratic
DDHQ and The Hill: Safe Democratic
Inside Elections: Solid Democratic
Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Democratic
Ballotpedia analysis
U.S. Senate battlegrounds
U.S. House battlegrounds
Federal and state primary competitiveness
Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub, 2024
See also
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All U.S. House districts, including the 1st Congressional District of Massachusetts, held elections in 2024. The general election was November 5, 2024. The primary was September 3, 2024. The filing deadline was June 4, 2024.[1] The outcome of this race affected the partisan balance of the U.S. House of Representatives in the 119th Congress. All 435 House districts were up for election.

At the time of the election, Republicans held a 220-212 majority with three vacancies.[2] As a result of the election, Republicans retained control of the U.S. House, winning 220 seats to Democrats' 215.[3] To read more about the 2024 U.S. House elections, click here.

In the 2022 election in this district, the Democratic candidate won 61.5%-38.4%. Daily Kos calculated what the results of the 2020 presidential election in this district would have been following redistricting. Joe Biden (D) would have defeated Donald Trump (R) 59.8%-38.2%.[4]

For more information about the primaries in this election, click on the links below:

Candidates and election results

General election

General election for U.S. House Massachusetts District 1

Incumbent Richard Neal defeated Nadia Milleron in the general election for U.S. House Massachusetts District 1 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Richard Neal (D)
 
62.4
 
223,325
Image of Nadia Milleron
Nadia Milleron (Unenrolled) Candidate Connection
 
37.3
 
133,552
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.3
 
1,181

Total votes: 358,058
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Massachusetts District 1

Incumbent Richard Neal advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Massachusetts District 1 on September 3, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Richard Neal
Richard Neal
 
99.1
 
56,364
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.9
 
528

Total votes: 56,892
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Republican primary election

No Republican candidates ran in the primary.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Candidate profiles

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Party: Unenrolled

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography "My name is Nadia Milleron—an independent mother, farmer, attorney, and advocate, and I am here to fight for you. In 2019, my daughter was on a Boeing 737 MAX that tragically crashed in Ethiopia, killing everyone on board. I couldn’t accept Boeing’s and the FAA’s word that nothing was wrong. I went to Washington and helped pass the bipartisan Aircraft Certification, Safety, and Accountability Act in 2020, ensuring proper safety standards for aircraft. I then went to Illinois, where Boeing is based, to challenge a flawed state law that protected corporations over victims. I worked with legislators to ensure negligent companies could be held accountable. Standing up for people has always been part of who I am. I began my career in law by helping children who faced neglect and abuse. For five years, I took cases from the bench, advocating for children in contested divorces, lack of support, or crime. I also represented patients at the state mental hospital in probate court, often as a pro bono volunteer, working with those who had been subjected to dehumanizing conditions and whose rights were violated. I’ve never shied away from fighting for what’s right, and I want to continue doing so for everyday people like you."


Key Messages

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Working families in Western Massachusetts deserve a true ally in Washington. Richard Neal was crucial in accepting China into the World Trade Organization, offshoring thousands of jobs from our District. I will support efforts to bring manufacturing back to the U.S., creating high-paying jobs and boosting our economy. I’ll work to lower the cost of living for families struggling with essentials like groceries, gas, and healthcare while increasing housing accessibility. We must prioritize producing our medicine and food in our nation again. Pharmaceuticals made in unsafe overseas factories jeopardize public health. As a farmer, I’m dedicated to ensuring access to healthy, locally grown food.


Western Massachusetts faces a severe shortage of doctors, forcing residents in the 1st District to wait four to six months for appointments, even for urgent issues. This crisis disproportionately affects our elderly and rural residents. Richard Neal has contributed to this problem by voting to cap the number of Medicare-supported resident physicians in 1997. Despite his influence as the former Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, he has done little to address this issue. I am dedicated to bringing more healthcare professionals to our district. I will support bipartisan legislation to increase medical residencies, and secure funding to relieve medical debt for students who practice here.


Fentanyl is a significant crisis affecting our communities, contributing to over 20% of deaths in the 1st District. Unfortunately, countries like China exploit the “de minimis” trade loophole, allowing packages to be shipped to the U.S. with little or no inspection, which means fentanyl can be delivered directly to homes through UPS and FedEx. I’ve seen how this epidemic has devastated families, and I know that our Congressman, Richard Neal, has not taken meaningful action to address it. I genuinely care about the people in our district and will work hard to enhance security measures to help prevent fentanyl imports. Together, we can strive to protect our communities and keep our young adults safe from this crisis.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Massachusetts District 1 in 2024.

Voting information

See also: Voting in Massachusetts

Election information in Massachusetts: Nov. 5, 2024, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

  • In-person: Oct. 26, 2024
  • By mail: Postmarked by Oct. 26, 2024
  • Online: Oct. 26, 2024

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

Yes

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

  • In-person: Oct. 29, 2024
  • By mail: Received by Oct. 29, 2024
  • Online: Oct. 29, 2024

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

  • In-person: Nov. 5, 2024
  • By mail: Postmarked by Nov. 5, 2024

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

Oct. 19, 2024 to Nov. 1, 2024

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When were polls open on Election Day?

7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (EST)

Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses

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Nadia Milleron (Unenrolled)

Working families in Western Massachusetts deserve a true ally in Washington. Richard Neal was crucial in accepting China into the World Trade Organization, offshoring thousands of jobs from our District. I will support efforts to bring manufacturing back to the U.S., creating high-paying jobs and boosting our economy. I’ll work to lower the cost of living for families struggling with essentials like groceries, gas, and healthcare while increasing housing accessibility.

We must prioritize producing our medicine and food in our nation again. Pharmaceuticals made in unsafe overseas factories jeopardize public health. As a farmer, I’m dedicated to ensuring access to healthy, locally grown food.

Western Massachusetts faces a severe shortage of doctors, forcing residents in the 1st District to wait four to six months for appointments, even for urgent issues. This crisis disproportionately affects our elderly and rural residents.

Richard Neal has contributed to this problem by voting to cap the number of Medicare-supported resident physicians in 1997. Despite his influence as the former Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, he has done little to address this issue.

I am dedicated to bringing more healthcare professionals to our district. I will support bipartisan legislation to increase medical residencies, and secure funding to relieve medical debt for students who practice here.

Fentanyl is a significant crisis affecting our communities, contributing to over 20% of deaths in the 1st District. Unfortunately, countries like China exploit the “de minimis” trade loophole, allowing packages to be shipped to the U.S. with little or no inspection, which means fentanyl can be delivered directly to homes through UPS and FedEx.

I’ve seen how this epidemic has devastated families, and I know that our Congressman, Richard Neal, has not taken meaningful action to address it. I genuinely care about the people in our district and will work hard to enhance security measures to help prevent fentanyl imports. Together, we can strive to protect our communities and keep our young adults safe from this crisis.
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Nadia Milleron (Unenrolled)

I’m focused on advancing realistic legislation that will improve the daily lives of residents in our district. My priority is to lower costs, enhance access to quality food and healthcare, and ensure job stability for working families.

I understand that many families struggle to afford essentials, so I will advocate for policies that lower the cost of living and support local manufacturing to create stable jobs in our community.

I’m committed to ensuring access to healthy, locally grown food by championing legislation that supports domestic farmers. In healthcare, I’ll work to increase access to quality services and make care more affordable, focusing on mental health support.

Together, we can make a meaningful change.
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Nadia Milleron (Unenrolled)

I really enjoy listening to my uncle on The Ralph Nader Radio Hour. He always brings on such brilliant guests, and I've learned so much from their insightful discussions. It's incredible to hear different perspectives and dive into important topics that I may not have explored otherwise.
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Nadia Milleron (Unenrolled)

Caring for your constituents, persistence and drive. A genuine commitment to serving the people ensures that their needs are prioritized and their voices are heard. Persistence is essential for navigating challenges and staying focused on long-term goals, especially when facing obstacles or setbacks. Drive fuels the determination to push forward, create meaningful change, and continuously work to improve the lives of those in the community.
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Nadia Milleron (Unenrolled)

The core responsibilities for someone elected to office include identifying, supporting, and initiating legislation that directly addresses the needs and concerns of the district. This means understanding local issues and advocating for policies that improve the lives of constituents. Holding hearings and investigations is crucial for oversight and accountability, ensuring that government actions align with the public’s interest. Additionally, using the platform to provide leadership, promote solutions, and engage the community is key to driving positive change. Most importantly, elected officials must do the work—staying focused, accessible, and dedicated to serving the people.
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Nadia Milleron (Unenrolled)

That regular people need to be paid attention to, not just ignored and trampled.
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Nadia Milleron (Unenrolled)

The first historical event I remember is Watergate. I was born in 1964, so I was just a child when it unfolded in the early 1970s. I recall the intense media coverage and the sense of disbelief as the events unfolded.
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Nadia Milleron (Unenrolled)

When I was really young I started off as a babysitter, and gardener, but my first true job was working in the Smith College dining hall.
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Nadia Milleron (Unenrolled)

I appreciate the size of the U.S. House of Representatives and the relationships that constituents can develop with their elected officials because of it. With 435 members, the House allows for a more personal connection between representatives and the people they serve. This close relationship helps ensure that the voices of everyday citizens are heard and considered in the legislative process. It fosters accountability, as representatives can engage directly with their constituents, listen to their concerns, and advocate for their needs.
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Nadia Milleron (Unenrolled)

It's not about experience IN politics, it's about experience WITH politics.
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Nadia Milleron (Unenrolled)

Offshoring jobs to other nations, especially to countries like China, is one of the greatest threats facing the United States today. When American companies send manufacturing and production overseas, we lose not only good-paying jobs but also our economic independence. China, in particular, has benefited enormously from our industries moving there, taking advantage of lower labor costs while undermining American workers and communities. This shift has hollowed out our manufacturing base, weakened our local economies, and left many hardworking Americans without stable employment. What’s even more concerning is how this reliance on foreign manufacturing has compromised our national security. We’ve become dependent on other countries for critical goods, including pharmaceuticals and medical supplies, which puts us at risk in times of crisis. We need to bring those jobs back home, invest in American workers, and rebuild our industries to ensure economic and national security. By supporting policies that encourage reshoring and strengthen American manufacturing, we can protect our future and secure good jobs for generations to come.
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Nadia Milleron (Unenrolled)

I would side with two four year terms, similar to our presidency.
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Nadia Milleron (Unenrolled)

We need term limits in Congress, and if elected, I will not serve more than six years. Long-term incumbency can lead to complacency and a disconnect from the needs of constituents. It’s crucial to foster a government that prioritizes public service over career politics.
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Nadia Milleron (Unenrolled)

Carolyn McCarthy.

Carolyn faced a personal tragedy that inspired her to become an advocate for change. After losing her husband in a tragic shooting, she turned her grief into action, championing gun control and working tirelessly to make our communities safer.

I also have a personal story that drives my commitment to public service. The loss of my daughter in a Boeing 737 MAX crash propelled me into advocacy, as I sought accountability and change in aviation safety. Both of us are driven by a desire to protect others and ensure that no family has to experience the pain we endured. Carolyn’s journey inspires me to fight for the values we believe in and to make a positive impact on the lives of those in our communities.
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Nadia Milleron (Unenrolled)

One story that left me impacted me involved a man who had to take the wrong medicine that his doctor didn’t prescribe. He felt terrible as he struggled to prove to the insurance company that he needed the correct medication. Are the insurance companies the doctors now? It’s shocking that a patient has to endure such suffering just to get the care they need.
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Nadia Milleron (Unenrolled)

I feel strongly that compromise is crucial for effective policymaking. In a divided society like ours, it’s essential to reach across the aisle and recognize and respect the variety of perspectives and interests that exist. Compromise allows us to find common ground and create solutions that benefit the most people. True leadership involves actively listening to all sides and being willing to collaborate, even with those with whom we may disagree. While standing firm on key principles is important, finding a middle path can lead to sustainable policies that truly serve our communities.
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Nadia Milleron (Unenrolled)

The Forward Party, Jason Call from the Green Party, Springfield Mayoral Candidate Justin Hurst, and more.
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Nadia Milleron (Unenrolled)

I’m genuinely interested in the work of every committee because each one plays a role in shaping policies that impact our lives. However, the House Committee on Ways and Means and the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure are where I feel I can make the most immediate impact. Ways and Means is key for tax policy and economic fairness, and I want to make sure that the policies coming out of Washington support working families, not just the wealthy. The Transportation Committee is crucial for improving infrastructure, which is essential for job creation, public safety, and connecting our communities.
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Nadia Milleron (Unenrolled)

I strongly believe that financial transparency and government accountability are non-negotiable principles in public service. As elected officials, we have a responsibility to be completely open about how public funds are allocated and spent. The people deserve to know where their hard-earned tax dollars are going, and we must ensure that those dollars are being used to improve the lives of our constituents, not to line the pockets of special interests. Accountability is equally important. Leaders must be held responsible for their decisions, and that means having systems in place to ensure honesty and integrity at every level of government. I’m committed to exposing corruption, ensuring fairness, and making sure that our government works for the people—not for wealthy corporations or lobbyists. This is how we build trust and create a government that truly serves its citizens.


Campaign finance

Name Party Receipts* Disbursements** Cash on hand Date
Richard Neal Democratic Party $3,285,602 $2,881,823 $3,887,870 As of December 31, 2024
Nadia Milleron Unenrolled $352,143 $338,993 $13,150 As of December 31, 2024

Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2024. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

* According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee."
** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election.

General election race ratings

See also: Race rating definitions and methods

Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:

  • Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
  • Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
  • Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.[5]
  • Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.

Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.[6][7][8]

Race ratings: Massachusetts' 1st Congressional District election, 2024
Race trackerRace ratings
November 5, 2024October 29, 2024October 22, 2024October 15, 2024
The Cook Political Report with Amy WalterSolid DemocraticSolid DemocraticSolid DemocraticSolid Democratic
Decision Desk HQ and The HillSafe DemocraticSafe DemocraticSafe DemocraticSafe Democratic
Inside Elections with Nathan L. GonzalesSolid DemocraticSolid DemocraticSolid DemocraticSolid Democratic
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DemocraticSafe DemocraticSafe DemocraticSafe Democratic
Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week.

Ballot access

The table below details filing requirements for U.S. House candidates in Massachusetts in the 2024 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Massachusetts, click here.

Filing requirements for U.S. House candidates, 2024
State Office Party Signatures required Filing fee Filing deadline Source
Massachusetts U.S. House Ballot-qualified party 2,000 N/A 6/7/2024 Source
Massachusetts U.S. House Unaffiliated 2,000 N/A 8/27/2024 Source

District analysis

Click the tabs below to view information about voter composition, past elections, and demographics in both the district and the state.

  • District map - A map of the district in place for the election.
  • Competitiveness - Information about the competitiveness of 2024 U.S. House elections in the state.
  • Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the district and the state.
  • State party control - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.


Below was the map in use at the time of the election. Click the map below to enlarge it.

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See also: Primary election competitiveness in state and federal government, 2024

This section contains data on U.S. House primary election competitiveness in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts U.S. House competitiveness, 2014-2024
Office Districts/
offices
Seats Open seats Candidates Possible primaries Contested Democratic primaries Contested Republican primaries % of contested primaries Incumbents in contested primaries % of incumbents in contested primaries
2024 9 9 0 13 18 0 1 5.6% 0 0.0%
2022 9 9 0 19 18 0 2 11.1% 0 0.0%
2020 9 9 1 27 18 4 1 27.8% 3 37.5%
2018 9 9 1 31 18 6 2 44.4% 5 62.5%
2016 9 9 0 14 18 0 1 5.6% 0 0.0%
2014 9 9 0 20 18 2 1 16.7% 2 22.2%

Post-filing deadline analysis

The following analysis covers all U.S. House districts up for election in Massachusetts in 2024. Information below was calculated on June 27, 2024, and may differ from information shown in the table above due to candidate replacements and withdrawals after that time.

Thirteen candidates ran for Massachusetts’ nine U.S. House districts, including nine Democrats and four Republicans. That’s an average of 1.44 candidates per district. There was an average of 2.11 candidates per district in 2022, 3.00 candidates per district in 2020, and 3.44 candidates per district in 2018.

The number of candidates who ran for the U.S. House in Massachusetts in 2024 was also fewer than any other year in the last 10 years. Between 2014 and 2022, an average of 22.2 candidates ran per election cycle.

No districts were open in 2024, meaning all incumbents ran for re-election.

Four candidates—one Democrat and three Republican—ran for the 8th Congressional District, the most candidates who ran for a district in Massachusetts in 2024.

The Republican primary in the 8th Congressional District was the only contested primary in 2024. Between 2014 and 2022, an average of 3.4 were contested each election cycle.

No incumbents were in contested primaries in 2024.

Democrats were guaranteed to win seven of the state's nine U.S. House districts because no Republicans filed to run. Candidates filed to run in the Republican and Democratic primaries in the 8th and 9th Congressional Districts, meaning neither seat was guaranteed to either party.

Partisan Voter Index

See also: The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

Heading into the 2024 elections, based on results from the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was D+9. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 9 percentage points more Democratic than the national average. This made Massachusetts' 1st the 135th most Democratic district nationally.[9]

2020 presidential election results

The table below shows what the vote in the 2020 presidential election would have been in this district. The presidential election data was compiled by Daily Kos.

2020 presidential results in Massachusetts' 1st based on 2024 district lines
Joe Biden Democratic Party Donald Trump Republican Party
59.8% 38.2%

Inside Elections Baselines

See also: Inside Elections

Inside Elections' Baseline is a figure that analyzes all federal and statewide election results from the district over the past four election cycles. The results are combined in an index estimating the strength of a typical Democratic or Republican candidate in the congressional district.[10] The table below displays the Baseline data for this district.

Inside Elections Baseline for 2024
Democratic Baseline Democratic Party Republican Baseline Republican Party Difference
59.0 37.4 R+21.7

Presidential voting history

See also: Presidential election in Massachusetts, 2020

Massachusetts presidential election results (1900-2020)

  • 21 Democratic wins
  • 10 Republican wins
Year 1900 1904 1908 1912 1916 1920 1924 1928 1932 1936 1940 1944 1948 1952 1956 1960 1964 1968 1972 1976 1980 1984 1988 1992 1996 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020
Winning Party R R R D R R R D D D D D D R R D D D D D R R D D D D D D D D D
See also: Party control of Massachusetts state government

Congressional delegation

The table below displays the partisan composition of Massachusetts' congressional delegation as of May 2024.

Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Massachusetts
Party U.S. Senate U.S. House Total
Democratic 2 9 11
Republican 0 0 0
Independent 0 0 0
Vacancies 0 0 0
Total 2 9 11

State executive

The table below displays the officeholders in Massachusetts' top four state executive offices as of May 2024.

State executive officials in Massachusetts, May 2024
Office Officeholder
Governor Democratic Party Maura Healey
Lieutenant Governor Democratic Party Kim Driscoll
Secretary of State Democratic Party William Galvin
Attorney General Democratic Party Andrea Campbell

State legislature

Massachusetts State Senate

Party As of February 2024
     Democratic Party 36
     Republican Party 4
     Other 0
     Vacancies 0
Total 40

Massachusetts House of Representatives

Party As of February 2024
     Democratic Party 134
     Republican Party 24
     Independent 1
     Other 0
     Vacancies 1
Total 160

Trifecta control

The table below shows the state's trifecta status from 1992 until the 2024 election.

Massachusetts Party Control: 1992-2024
Ten years of Democratic trifectas  •  No Republican trifectas
Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.

Year 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Governor R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R D D D D D D D D R R R R R R R R D D
Senate D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D
House D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D

District history

The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2018.

2022

See also: Massachusetts' 1st Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Massachusetts District 1

Incumbent Richard Neal defeated Dean James Martilli in the general election for U.S. House Massachusetts District 1 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Richard Neal
Richard Neal (D)
 
61.5
 
157,635
Image of Dean James Martilli
Dean James Martilli (R)
 
38.4
 
98,386
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
378

Total votes: 256,399
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Massachusetts District 1

Incumbent Richard Neal advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Massachusetts District 1 on September 6, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Richard Neal
Richard Neal
 
99.2
 
71,928
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.8
 
606

Total votes: 72,534
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Massachusetts District 1

Dean James Martilli advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Massachusetts District 1 on September 6, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Dean James Martilli
Dean James Martilli
 
99.2
 
23,256
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.8
 
194

Total votes: 23,450
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2020

See also: Massachusetts' 1st Congressional District election, 2020

General election

General election for U.S. House Massachusetts District 1

Incumbent Richard Neal defeated Alex Morse and Frederick Mayock in the general election for U.S. House Massachusetts District 1 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Richard Neal
Richard Neal (D)
 
96.5
 
275,376
Image of Alex Morse
Alex Morse (D) (Write-in) Candidate Connection
 
0.4
 
1,274
Image of Frederick Mayock
Frederick Mayock (Independent) (Write-in)
 
0.0
 
0
 Other/Write-in votes
 
3.0
 
8,682

Total votes: 285,332
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Massachusetts District 1

Incumbent Richard Neal defeated Alex Morse in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Massachusetts District 1 on September 1, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Richard Neal
Richard Neal
 
58.6
 
84,092
Image of Alex Morse
Alex Morse Candidate Connection
 
41.2
 
59,110
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
191

Total votes: 143,393
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Republican primary election

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

2018

See also: Massachusetts' 1st Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Massachusetts District 1

Incumbent Richard Neal won election in the general election for U.S. House Massachusetts District 1 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Richard Neal
Richard Neal (D)
 
97.6
 
211,790
 Other/Write-in votes
 
2.4
 
5,110

Total votes: 216,900
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Massachusetts District 1

Incumbent Richard Neal defeated Tahirah Amatul-Wadud in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Massachusetts District 1 on September 4, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Richard Neal
Richard Neal
 
70.7
 
49,696
Image of Tahirah Amatul-Wadud
Tahirah Amatul-Wadud
 
29.3
 
20,565

Total votes: 70,261
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  1. Candidates had to submit nomination papers to their local election offices for signature verification by May 7, 2024. They had until June 4, 2024, to file those certified signatures with the state.
  2. A majority in the U.S. House when there are no vacancies is 218 seats.
  3. These figures include the seat of Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), who resigned on Nov. 13, 2024, after winning re-election.
  4. Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' 2020 presidential results by congressional district, for new and old districts," accessed September 15, 2022
  5. Inside Elections also uses Tilt ratings to indicate an even smaller advantage and greater competitiveness.
  6. Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Nathan Gonzalez," April 19, 2018
  7. Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Kyle Kondik," April 19, 2018
  8. Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Charlie Cook," April 22, 2018
  9. Cook Political Report, "The 2022 Cook Partisan Voting Index (Cook PVI℠)," accessed January 10, 2024
  10. Inside Elections, "Methodology: Inside Elections’ Baseline by Congressional District," December 8, 2023


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