U.S. House · MA-01 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Richard Neal

Democratic candidate for Massachusetts's 1st Congressional District

Former Springfield mayor and longtime congressman focused on retirement security, prescription prices, clean energy and family tax relief.

DistrictMA-01

OfficeCongress

ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Richard stands.

Campaign position

Supports broader Medicare drug-price negotiation and extending negotiated prices to people with private health insurance

Campaign position

Supports clean-energy tax incentives and investments that reduce pollution while encouraging domestic energy production

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Supports checks for all firearm sales, an assault-weapons ban and restrictions on devices that increase firing speed

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Supports stronger Child Tax and Earned Income Tax Credits, alongside tax incentives that increase affordable housing

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Supports easier employer-sponsored retirement plans and broader access to savings plans for long-term part-time workers

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Supports the Equality Act to prohibit discrimination against LGBTQ people in employment, housing and public accommodations

Record and background

2021
Accomplishment
Helped protect union pensions
Helped enact the Butch Lewis pension rescue, protecting earned retirement benefits for workers and retirees.
Since 1989
Experience
U.S. representative
Represents western Massachusetts in Congress.
1984–1988
Experience
Springfield mayor
Led Springfield’s city government before entering Congress.

Accomplishment
Helped fund Union Station restoration
Helped secure $75 million in federal funding for Springfield’s Union Station redevelopment.
Experience
Springfield city councilor
Served on Springfield’s City Council before becoming mayor.
Experience
History teacher
Taught history at Cathedral High School in Springfield.
Experience
University lecturer
Lectured at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

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