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Massachusetts House District 5 Primary

Election Date:September 15, 2026Register by:August 16, 2026
Current holder:Katherine Clark(Democratic)

The Massachusetts House District 5 Primary election on September 15, 2026, determines the Democratic and Republican nominees for the U.S. House of Representatives seat representing Massachusetts's 5th congressional district. The winner of the primary will advance to the general election to serve a two-year term in Congress, with the district currently represented by Katherine Clark.

About This Race

The Massachusetts House District 5 Primary election on September 15, 2026, determines the Democratic and Republican nominees for the U.S. House of Representatives seat representing Massachusetts's 5th congressional district. The winner of the primary will advance to the general election to serve a two-year term in Congress, with the district currently represented by Katherine Clark.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
September 15, 2026
Registration Deadline
August 16, 2026
Early Voting Starts
August 24, 2026
Early Voting Ends
September 11, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in Massachusetts, residents must register online, by mail, or in person by the deadline of August 16, 2026. Voters can cast ballots in person on Election Day at their assigned polling place, during the early voting period from August 24 to September 11, 2026, or by requesting a mail-in ballot through their local election office; no excuse is needed for mail-in voting in Massachusetts.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Katherine Clark

U.S. Representative for Massachusetts District 5

Biography

Katherine Clark is the incumbent U.S. Representative for Massachusetts's 5th congressional district, first elected in 2013 and currently serving as House Democratic Whip. She is running for re-election to continue her work on education policy, healthcare access, and democratic governance, emphasizing her leadership in Congress and commitment to protecting reproductive rights and lowering costs for families.

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Republican

John Moran

U.S. Representative for Massachusetts District 5

Biography

John Moran is a small business owner and veterans' advocate running as a Republican challenger in Massachusetts's 5th congressional district. He is running to bring fresh perspective to Congress, focusing on reducing federal spending, strengthening border security, and supporting local law enforcement, arguing that the district needs new leadership that prioritizes fiscal responsibility and national sovereignty.

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