Who's In The Race

Voters across most of Boston and parts of Cambridge and Somerville will find just one name on their ballot for Congress this fall. Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) is seeking a fifth term in Massachusetts' 7th District, and no Republican filed to run against her. [](#ngr-86b598e4-33dd-40ec-8f26-a86167ff8109)

Pressley, the first Black woman elected to Congress from Massachusetts, served on the Boston City Council before winning the seat in 2018. She weighed a Senate primary challenge to Sen. Ed Markey but announced in December that "the Massachusetts 7th is where I belong in this moment," NBC Boston reported. She was unopposed in the Sept. 1 Democratic primary.

What They Stand For

Pressley has introduced legislation for a federal job guarantee, which her campaign website says would provide "public jobs for all adults seeking employment." She calls safe, affordable housing "a fundamental human right" and backs more federal investment in it.

She co-chairs the House Abortion Access Task Force and has co-led legislation to protect abortion access nationwide that has twice passed the House. She also focuses on mental health and support for people affected by violence and trauma.

The Money Behind The Race

Pressley reported raising about $1.2 million from Jan. 1, 2025, through Aug. 12, according to Federal Election Commission filings. She spent slightly more than she raised and had about $76,000 in the bank.

Race Outlook: Ratings And Betting Markets

The Cook Political Report rates the race Solid Democratic as of Sept. 25, and Inside Elections gives it the same rating as of Oct. 2. Sabato's Crystal Ball calls it Safe Democratic as of Sept. 29. On Kalshi, traders favored Democrats at about 99% as of Wednesday, Oct. 7.

Pressley beat Republican Donnie Palmer with about 85% of the vote in 2022 and ran without a Republican opponent in 2024, taking about 97%, according to Ballotpedia. Kamala Harris carried Massachusetts with about 61% in 2024.

Voters have until Saturday, Oct. 24, to register, and mail ballot applications are due by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27. Early in-person voting runs from Saturday, Oct. 17, through Friday, Oct. 30, and polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

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