Jake Auchincloss
Candidate for U.S. Representative, 4th Congressional District
Background
- Occupation
- U.S. Representative (4th District)
- Lives in
- Newton
- Campaign website
- jakeforma.com
A Newton native and Marine Corps veteran who commanded infantry in Afghanistan, he served three terms on the Newton City Council and worked in business before Congress. He is in his third term and serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
Photo: Official portrait — Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress
Documented positions
Public safety
Sponsors bipartisan bills on AI deepfakes and chatbots
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 Representative in Congress Fourth DistrictCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“My two bipartisan AI bills target the harmful rise in AI deepfakes & chatbots.”
Housing
Led Democrats on the House-passed Affordable Homes ActIn office
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 Representative in Congress Fourth DistrictCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“was the Democratic lead this term on the Affordable Homes Act, which passed the House.”
Environment & parks
Introduced the bipartisan Hot Rock Act for geothermalIn office
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 Representative in Congress Fourth DistrictCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I introduced the bipartisan Hot Rock Act to support geothermal energy.”
Health & human services
Supports doubling the reach of community health centers
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 Representative in Congress Fourth DistrictCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“am pressing to both double the reach of community health centers, to make primary care more accessible”
Government & transparency
Voted against funding ICE on every floor voteIn office
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 Representative in Congress Fourth DistrictCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I have voted against funding ICE every time it's come to the floor.”
Courts & justice
Co-led bill for 18-year Supreme Court term limitsIn office
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 Representative in Congress Fourth DistrictCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I have also co-led legislation to implement 18-year term limits for Supreme Court justices”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Jake Auchincloss on them.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
All sources (9)
- Directory of Representatives
Government record · U.S. House of Representatives · house.gov
- 2026 State Election Candidates
Election filing · Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Elections Division · sec.state.ma.us
- 2026 State Election Candidates (Bristol County offices and districts)
Election filing · Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Elections Division · sec.state.ma.us
- 2026 State Election Candidates (Middlesex County offices and districts)
Election filing · Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Elections Division · sec.state.ma.us
- 2026 State Election Candidates (Norfolk County offices and districts)
Election filing · Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Elections Division · sec.state.ma.us
- 2026 State Election Candidates (Plymouth County offices and districts)
Election filing · Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Elections Division · sec.state.ma.us
- 2026 State Election Candidates (Worcester County offices and districts)
Election filing · Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Elections Division · sec.state.ma.us
- Meet Jake | Congressman Jake Auchincloss
Government record · Office of Rep. Jake Auchincloss · auchincloss.house.gov
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 Representative in Congress Fourth District
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
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