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U.S. House Massachusetts District 5

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: September 1, 2026

General election

DemocraticIncumbentIdeology -0.48 · ProgressiveGeneral Counsel, Massachusetts Office of Child Care Services

Katherine Clark is a Democratic lawyer and General Counsel of the Massachusetts Office of Child Care Services seeking reelection to the House. She previously served in the Massachusetts legislature and has worked as a prosecutor and school committee member.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrewBusiness owner

Derek Fleming ran for U.S. House Massachusetts District 5 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Emmett Yael ran for U.S. House Massachusetts District 5 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Raffaele Santino Depalma ran for U.S. House Massachusetts District 5 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Steven Pinckney ran for U.S. House Massachusetts District 5 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Washington Blask ran for U.S. House Massachusetts District 5 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Primary

DemocraticIncumbentIdeology -0.48 · ProgressiveAdvancedGeneral Counsel, Massachusetts Office of Child Care Services

Katherine Clark is a Democratic lawyer and General Counsel of the Massachusetts Office of Child Care Services seeking reelection to the House. She previously served in the Massachusetts legislature and has worked as a prosecutor and school committee member.

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DemocraticPolitical activist

Jonathan Paz is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Massachusetts District 5 in the 2026 election.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateResearcher

Tarik Samman is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Massachusetts District 5 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Walter Grochowski is a Republican candidate for U.S. House Massachusetts District 5 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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