Show Us the Money

Democrat Jason Poulos has raised $9,139 in his campaign for Massachusetts's 4th Congressional District, according to federal campaign finance records filed as of March 31, 2026. Poulos reported $4,139 in individual contributions and contributed $5,000 of his own money to the effort. His campaign has received no loans, no political action committee contributions, and no party committee funds.

Poulos has spent most of what he raised. His campaign reported $8,432 in total disbursements, leaving $707 in cash on hand. With no PAC money and no party support, Poulos is running a lean, self-funded operation in the early stages of the 2026 cycle. The breakdown is straightforward: a challenger with limited resources relying primarily on his own pocket and small-dollar individual donors.

Candidate Rankings

Poulos ranks far behind the field in Massachusetts. The state's federal candidates collectively raised more than $157.7 million in the 2026 cycle, and Poulos's haul represents less than one-hundredth of one percent of that total. Democratic candidates in Massachusetts numbered 27 and raised a combined $32.6 million, while Republican candidates numbered 5 and raised $1.8 million. Poulos's $9,139 places him among the lowest fundraisers in a state with several high-profile and well-funded races.

Top Democratic fundraisers in the state include Seth Moulton with $4.3 million in receipts and ending cash of $3.3 million, Edward Markey with $3.8 million raised, and Daniel Arrigg Koh with $3.5 million. Jake Auchincloss reported $2.9 million in receipts and held $7 million in ending cash, demonstrating the financial gap between frontrunners and challengers like Poulos.

Incumbents vs. Challengers

Across Massachusetts federal races, incumbents hold a significant financial advantage over challengers and open-seat candidates. Poulos, running as a non-incumbent challenger with $707 in cash on hand, reflects a common pattern: non-incumbents typically start with far less cash and face steeper financial climbs to compete. The disparity is evident when comparing Poulos's modest reserves to the multimillion-dollar cash positions held by better-funded candidates across the state.

Source: Federal Election Commission (FEC), data current as of March 31, 2026.

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