Jake Auchincloss

Jake Auchincloss was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1988.[1] He earned a bachelor's degree in government and economics from Harvard College in 2010 and an M.B.A. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2016.[2] Auchincloss served in the United States Marine Corps from 2010 to 2015 and reached the rank of captain. Auchincloss' career experience includes working as a product manager with a cybersecurity startup and as a senior manager for new products with Solaria Labs at Liberty Mutual Insurance.[3] Prior to his election to Congress, Auchincloss served on the Newton City Council from 2016 to 2020.[2]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Jake Auchincloss, 32, is a current Newton city councilor and a former Marine captain. He has degrees in economics and finance from Harvard and MIT and has managed teams at both a cybersecurity startup and a Fortune 100, where he focused on transportation.

In the Marines, Jake commanded platoons in Afghanistan and Panama. As a city councilor, he has worked with friends and opponents alike to deliver results on education, immigration, housing, and transportation. In the business sector, he has guided teams through uncertainty to success. Jake is the only candidate in the race with experience across the military, local government, and business. He is ready to deliver results, on Day 1, for the people of Massachusetts.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Results, not revolution.Service before self.Proven record of delivering results across local government, business, and the military.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

In this time of crisis, I'll focus on three key priorities:

First, I will protect our kids and our families. Republicans are obstructing the federal aid we need for public schools. The first position I ever took in Newton was to expand pre-K and Kindergarten. Kids and parents and teachers have already been asked to sacrifice so much. No more. I will fight to make sure our schools don't lose a dime and our kids don't lose a year.

Second, I will work to ensure that healthcare is available and affordable to all, including our seniors, who are so vulnerable right now. A pandemic is exactly the time to finally ensure that healthcare is a human right, not a job perk; that no senior citizen struggles to pay for the drugs they need, and that every woman controls her own reproductive decisions.

Finally, I will be a champion for jobs & a green economic recovery. I have degrees in economics and finance from Harvard & MIT, and support from union leaders and business leaders alike. I understand what it will take to get back on our feet. Already, I've partnered with state officials to propose a roadmap for recovery based on life sciences manufacturing, which is creating good jobs here in Massachusetts. We will build a greener, more inclusive economy.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity and humility.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To support and defend the Constitution of the United States, to represent the priorities and values of their constituents, and to propose and pass legislation that enhances the prosperity, security, and sustainability of the United States.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I was the editor of my middle-school newspaper when 9/11 happened, and I was determined to cover the event as a "real" journalist would. It was a formative experience, and one that later informed my decision to join the Marines.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Alexander Hamilton, by Ron Chernow. It's the essential American story of immigration, work ethic, political genius, and the pursuit of freedom.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

Local government is a valuable training ground. There is limited scope for ideology at the local level - our constituents expect us to pave roads, build schools, and make sure the trash is taken out. If we mess it up, we hear about it from our neighbors at the grocery store. This focus on results, not rhetoric - this closeness to constituents - is vital for effective representation.

What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Emerging from this public health and economic crisis more resilient, more equitable, and more prosperous a nation.

If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

I'm interested in the House Intelligence Committee and the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

I recently spoke with a resident of Easton, a single mom with three kids, all of whom she is homeschooling at time of writing (May) due to school closures. Two of them have special needs. Her income from her job as a home-office organizer has dried up as a result of Massachusetts' stay-at-home advisory. Despite these hardships, she is optimistic about her kids and her career. She is working hard. If we can't make sure she's successful coming out of this crisis, then we're failing. I think of her often.