The 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Massachusetts were held on November 8, 2016, electing the nine U.S. representatives from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, one from each of the state's nine congressional districts. The elections coincided with the 2016 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections. The primaries were held on September 20. All incumbents were re-elected to office.
Overview
Statewide
By district
Results of the 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Massachusetts by district:
District 1
The 1st congressional district is located in western and central Massachusetts. The largest Massachusetts district in area, it covers about one-third of the state and is more rural than the rest. It has the state's highest point, Mount Greylock. The district includes the cities of Springfield, West Springfield, Pittsfield, Holyoke, and Westfield. Incumbent Democrat Richard Neal, who has represented the district since 2013 and previously represented the 2nd district from 1989 to 2013, ran for re-election. He was re-elected unopposed with 98% of the vote in 2014 and the district had a PVI of D+13.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Richard Neal, incumbent U.S. Representative
Results
Republican primary
No Republicans filed
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Nominee
Thomas Simmons, professor of business and economics at Greenfield Community College
Independents
Frederick Mayock
General election
Results
District 2
The 2nd congressional district is located in central Massachusetts. It contains the cities of Worcester, which is the second-largest city in New England after Boston, and Northampton in the Pioneer Valley. Incumbent Democrat Jim McGovern, who has represented the district since 2013 and previously represented the 3rd district from 1997 to 2013, ran for re-election. He was re-elected unopposed with 98% of the vote in 2014 and the district had a PVI of D+8.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Jim McGovern, incumbent U.S. Representative
Results
Republican primary
No Republicans filed
General election
Results
District 3
The 3rd congressional district is located in northeastern and central Massachusetts. It contains the Merrimack valley including Lowell, Lawrence and Haverhill. The incumbent is Democrat Niki Tsongas, who has represented the district since 2013 and previously represented the 5th district from 2007 to 2013. She was re-elected with 63% of the vote in 2014 and the district has a PVI of D+6.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Niki Tsongas, incumbent U.S. Representative
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Ann Wofford, nominee for this seat in 2014
Results
General election
Results
District 4
The 4th congressional district is located mostly in southern Massachusetts. It contains Bristol, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth and Worcester counties. Incumbent Democrat Joseph P. Kennedy III, who had represented the district since 2013, ran for re-election. He was elected with 98% of the vote in 2014 and the district had a PVI of D+6.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Joseph P. Kennedy III, incumbent U.S. Representative
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
David Rosa
Results
General election
Results
District 5
The 5th congressional district is located in eastern Massachusetts. It contains Middlesex, Suffolk and Worcester counties. Incumbent Democrat Katherine Clark, who had represented the district since 2013, ran for re-election. She was re-elected with 98% of the vote in 2014 and the district had a PVI of D+14.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Katherine Clark, incumbent U.S. Representative
Results
Republican primary
No Republicans filed
General election
Results
District 6
The 6th congressional district is located in northeastern Massachusetts. It contains most of Essex County, including the North Shore and Cape Ann. Incumbent Democrat Seth Moulton, who had represented the district since 2015, ran for re-election. He was elected with 55% of the vote in 2014 and the district had a PVI of D+4.