MA-5
Massachusetts District 5
Tue, Nov 3 · Seat held by Katherine M. Clark Democratic since Dec 2013
Katherine M. ClarkDemocratic · IncumbentAge 63 · 12 years in Congress
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Katherine M. Clark (Democratic) won by 96.4 points, 2024
- Margin since 2022
- 48.3 points toward Democrats
- On the 2026 ballot
- 1 candidate, uncontested
More about this race
Candidates on the ballot
Uncontested
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Katherine M. ClarkIncumbentDemocratic
Source: sec.state.ma.us, dated Oct 28
Shift since 2022: 48.3 points toward Democrats (Democratic by 48.1 in 2022, Democratic by 96.4 in 2024).
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2024 US House margin
- D 15+ pts
- D 5 to 15 pts
- D under 5 pts
- R under 5 pts
- R 5 to 15 pts
- R 15+ pts
- Other winner
- No data
Show these districts as a list (9)
- Massachusetts District 1· Richard E. Neal (D), Democratic by 25.1 points, 2024
- Massachusetts District 2· James P. McGovern (D), Democratic by 37.5 points, 2024
- Massachusetts District 3· Lori Trahan (D), Democratic by 95.0 points, 2024
- Massachusetts District 4· Jake Auchincloss (D), Democratic by 94.8 points, 2024
- Massachusetts District 5· Katherine M. Clark (D), Democratic by 96.4 points, 2024
- Massachusetts District 6· Seth Moulton (D), Democratic by 95.6 points, 2024
- Massachusetts District 7· Ayanna Pressley (D), Democratic by 94.2 points, 2024
- Massachusetts District 8· Stephen F. Lynch (D), Democratic by 41.0 points, 2024
- Massachusetts District 9· William R. Keating (D), Democratic by 13.0 points, 2024
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Official results for Massachusetts
History (25 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 291,890
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
US House, Massachusetts District 5, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKatherine M. ClarkWon Democratic 286,68998.2% OtherAll Others Other 5,2011.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 275,671
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
US House, Massachusetts District 5, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKatherine M. ClarkWon Democratic 203,99474.0% RepublicanCaroline Colarusso Republican 71,49125.9% OtherAll Others Other 1860.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 396,183
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Massachusetts District 5, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKatherine M. ClarkWon Democratic 294,42774.3% RepublicanCaroline Colarusso Republican 101,35125.6% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 4050.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 311,324
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Massachusetts District 5, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKatherine M. ClarkWon Democratic 236,24375.9% RepublicanJohn Hugo Republican 74,85624.0% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 2250.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 289,807
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Massachusetts District 5, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKatherine M. ClarkWon Democratic 285,60698.6% OtherOther Other 4,2011.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 185,260
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Massachusetts District 5, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKatherine M. ClarkWon Democratic 182,10098.3% OtherOther Other 3,1591.7% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 341,109
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Massachusetts District 5, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward J MarkeyWon Democratic 257,49075.5% RepublicanTom Tierney Republican 82,94424.3% OtherOther Other 6750.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 224,029
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Massachusetts District 5, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNiki TsongasWon Democratic 122,85854.8% RepublicanJonathan A Golnik Republican 94,64642.2% OtherDale E Brown Other 4,3872.0% OtherRobert M Clark Other 1,9910.9% OtherOther Other 1470.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 228,907
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Massachusetts District 5, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNiki TsongasWon Democratic 225,94798.7% OtherOther Other 2,9601.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 162,272
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Massachusetts District 5, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMartin T MeehanWon Democratic 159,12098.1% OtherOther Other 3,1521.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 268,189
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Massachusetts District 5, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMartin T MeehanWon Democratic 179,65267.0% RepublicanThomas P Tierney Republican 88,23232.9% OtherOther Other 3050.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 203,777
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Massachusetts District 5, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMartin T MeehanWon Democratic 122,56260.1% RepublicanCharles McCarthy Republican 69,33734.0% LibertarianIlana Freedman Libertarian 11,7295.8% OtherOther Other 1490.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 203,641
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Massachusetts District 5, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMartin T MeehanWon Democratic 199,60198.0% OtherOther Other 4,0402.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 180,230
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Massachusetts District 5, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMartin T MeehanWon Democratic 127,41870.7% RepublicanDavid E Coleman Republican 52,72529.3% OtherOther Other 870.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 185,137
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Massachusetts District 5, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMartin T MeehanWon Democratic 183,42999.1% OtherOther Other 1,7080.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 201,524
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Massachusetts District 5, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMartin T MeehanWon Democratic 140,72569.8% RepublicanDavid E Coleman Republican 60,73430.1% OtherOther Other 650.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 256,564
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Massachusetts District 5, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMartin T MeehanWon Democratic 133,84452.2% RepublicanPaul W Cronin Republican 96,20637.5% IndependentMary J Farinelli Independent 19,0777.4% IndependentDavid E Coleman Independent 7,2142.8% OtherOther Other 2230.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 221,140
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Massachusetts District 5, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChester G AtkinsWon Democratic 110,23249.8% RepublicanJohn F Macgovern Republican 101,01745.7% OtherOther Other 9,8914.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 216,271
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Massachusetts District 5, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChester G AtkinsWon Democratic 181,86084.1% LibertarianT David Hudson Libertarian 34,33915.9% OtherOther Other 720.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 156,886
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Massachusetts District 5, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChester G AtkinsWon Democratic 113,69072.5% OtherOther Other 43,19627.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 224,927
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Massachusetts District 5, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChester G AtkinsWon Democratic 120,00853.4% RepublicanGregory S Hyatt Republican 104,91246.6% OtherOther Other 70.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 165,598
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Massachusetts District 5, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames M ShannonWon Democratic 140,17784.6% LibertarianAngelo Louis Laudani Libertarian 25,22415.2% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 1970.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 207,321
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Massachusetts District 5, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames M ShannonWon Democratic 136,75866.0% RepublicanWilliam C Sawyer Republican 70,54734.0% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 160.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 172,681
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Massachusetts District 5, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames M ShannonWon Democratic 90,15652.2% RepublicanJohn J Buckley Republican 48,68528.2% IndependentJames J Gaffney III Independent 33,83519.6% OtherOther Other 50.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 214,263
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Massachusetts District 5, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPaul E TsongasWon Democratic 144,21767.3% RepublicanRoger P Durkin Republican 70,03632.7% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 100.0%
All rows: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, U.S. House 1976-2024, retrieved Oct 28, 2026
District numbers are reused after each redistricting, so rows on older lines cover different territory than today's Massachusetts District 5.
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- web/data/results/house/{ST}.json. The Dataverse API refuses this file behind a guestbook, so the identical file was taken from two public GitHub copies (Hackquantumcpp/snoutcounter-midterms-2026-model data/1976-2024-house.csv and sta199-f26/sta199-f26.github.io _data/gerrymander/1976-2024-house.tab), which are byte-identical to each other and match the md5 a9566ac393913a1af343284e837c17bb that Dataverse lists for dataset version 15.0 (2026-03-09). sha256 76eec42483ee9f0fc5cf6e377442c783d1ae6eefa929729fd6561a69bab47f2a.
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- CC0 1.0
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- October 28, 2026
- Link
- https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/IG0UN2
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- cd.topo.json, sld/*.topo.json
- License
- US Census Bureau, public domain
- Retrieved
- October 28, 2026
- Link
- https://tigerweb.geo.census.gov/arcgis/rest/services/TIGERweb/Legislative/MapServer
- Used for
- web/data/officials/congress.json (name, party, bioguide, official site, service start) and web/data/people (birth year, committees, social media handles and profile links; links only, nothing copied from the platforms). As-of: the files saved in data/raw/people on 2026-10-29.
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- CC0-1.0
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- October 28, 2026
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- https://unitedstates.github.io/congress-legislators/legislators-current.json
DataState data (JSON)Sources: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, U.S. House 1976-2024, FEC, DIME (ODC-BY), Portraits: unitedstates/images (public domain)Data as of Oct 28, 2026