Who Is Running in Massachusetts Congressional District 6th in 2026?
Last updated: March 4, 2026
Seth Moulton
(Incumbent)Economy
HighSeth Moulton voted for a bipartisan tax relief deal on January 31st, stating it helps American families and businesses, boosts low-income housing, and is fiscally responsible. He advocates for promoting good jobs, strengthening workers' rights, and protecting programs like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. Moulton also supports investing in career and technical education, small businesses, and social service programs. He prioritizes addressing rising costs and corporate monopolies to ensure the economy benefits all Americans.
Immigration
HighSeth Moulton opposes Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), stating it is "completely broken" and advocates for its abolition, proposing that agents be held accountable and introducing legislation to allow individuals to sue officers for rights violations. He voted against government funding packages that included stopgap funding for Homeland Security appropriations and introduced a bill to redirect increased ICE funding to expand ACA premium tax credits. Moulton supports extending Temporary Protected Status for Haitian nationals and seeks an immigration system that incentivizes legal entry and offers a viable pathway to citizenship for those contributing to communities.
Healthcare
HighSeth Moulton advocates for expanding healthcare access and lowering costs, proposing a public option to drive down commercial insurance prices and improve outcomes. He introduced the Healthcare Reinvestment Act, which aims to redirect Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) funding to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits. Moulton believes the ACA was a significant step in the right direction for healthcare expansion, despite its imperfections.
Republican Candidate
No Republican candidate has been confirmed for this race yet. Check back after the primary.
| Issue | Seth Moulton |
|---|---|
| Economy | Seth Moulton voted for a bipartisan tax relief deal on January 31st, stating it helps American families and businesses, boosts low-income housing, and is fiscally responsible. He advocates for promoting good jobs, strengthening workers' rights, and protecting programs like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. Moulton also supports investing in career and technical education, small businesses, and social service programs. He prioritizes addressing rising costs and corporate monopolies to ensure the economy benefits all Americans. High |
| Immigration | Seth Moulton opposes Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), stating it is "completely broken" and advocates for its abolition, proposing that agents be held accountable and introducing legislation to allow individuals to sue officers for rights violations. He voted against government funding packages that included stopgap funding for Homeland Security appropriations and introduced a bill to redirect increased ICE funding to expand ACA premium tax credits. Moulton supports extending Temporary Protected Status for Haitian nationals and seeks an immigration system that incentivizes legal entry and offers a viable pathway to citizenship for those contributing to communities. High |
| Healthcare | Seth Moulton advocates for expanding healthcare access and lowering costs, proposing a public option to drive down commercial insurance prices and improve outcomes. He introduced the Healthcare Reinvestment Act, which aims to redirect Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) funding to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits. Moulton believes the ACA was a significant step in the right direction for healthcare expansion, despite its imperfections. High |
| Climate & Energy | Seth Moulton supports confronting climate change through investments in green jobs and clean energy, including nuclear power, alongside implementing a carbon dividend. He also advocates for preventing new drilling on federal lands and redirecting transportation funding toward high-speed rail. The League of Conservation Voters has given him a 94% score in 2025 and a 96% lifetime score, reflecting his consistent support for environmental protections. High |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Congressman Seth Moulton, a member of the House Pro-Choice Caucus, supports reproductive freedom, asserting that individuals should make their own healthcare decisions. He supports legislation like the Women's Health Protection Act and bills protecting access to contraception and medicated abortion pills. Moulton opposed the Hyde Amendment, arguing it "disproportionately attacks women who don't have the private means to afford an abortion," and advocates for its repeal, also voting for relevant acts. High |
| Foreign Policy | Congressman Seth Moulton voted for the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, which includes provisions for robust oversight, defense acquisition reform, and $400 million in Ukraine security assistance. He voted against H.R. 7006, the Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, citing concerns over funding the Trump administration and its closure of USAID. He also stated opposition to U.S. military action in Iran. High |
| Education | Seth Moulton opposes the Trump administration's crackdown on higher education, stating it is "fundamentally un-American," and encourages institutions to defend academic independence and values like freedom of speech. He supports bipartisan legislation, such as the College Transparency Act, to provide families with information on higher education costs and post-graduate earnings. High |
| Gun Policy | Congressman Seth Moulton advocates for several gun safety measures, including universal background checks before every gun sale, closing the "boyfriend loophole," and passing more extensive red flag laws. He also supports banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, expanding safe storage laws, and designating mass shootings as acts of terrorism. Moulton has been endorsed by Giffords, an organization dedicated to saving lives from gun violence, and believes in solutions that do not infringe on the Second Amendment. High |
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