Richard E. Neal
Candidate for U.S. Representative, 1st Congressional District
Background
- Occupation
- U.S. Representative (1st District); Ranking Member, House Ways and Means Committee
- Lives in
- Springfield
- Campaign website
- nealforcongress.com
A former Springfield high school teacher, city councilor and mayor (1984–1988), he was first elected to the U.S. House in 1988. He is the ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee.
Photo: Official portrait — Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges to fight for middle-class tax cuts
ReportRichard Neal for CongressCampaign website · Richard E. Neal for Congress Committee · nealforcongress.com
“That's why I'm taking on Trump, fighting for middle-class tax cuts”
Economy & jobs
Opposes tariffs he says raise consumer prices
ReportRichard Neal for CongressCampaign website · Richard E. Neal for Congress Committee · nealforcongress.com
“ending the tariffs that raise your prices”
Health & human services
Opposes privatizing Social Security and Medicare
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“fought relentlessly to protect Social Security and Medicare from privatization”
Government & transparency
Opposes reckless wars that threaten security and economy
ReportRichard Neal for CongressCampaign website · Richard E. Neal for Congress Committee · nealforcongress.com
“opposing reckless wars that threaten our security and our economy”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Richard E. Neal on them.
- HousingNo documented position found.
All sources (12)
- 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 (Berkshire County offices and districts)
Election filing · Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Elections Division · sec.state.ma.us
- 2026 State Election Candidates (Franklin County offices and districts)
Election filing · Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Elections Division · sec.state.ma.us
- 2026 State Election Candidates (Hampden County offices and districts)
Election filing · Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Elections Division · sec.state.ma.us
- 2026 State Election Candidates (Hampshire County offices and districts)
Election filing · Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Elections Division · sec.state.ma.us
- 2026 U.S. House primary results
Government record · Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Elections Division (PD43+) · electionstats.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
- Biography | Congressman Richard Neal
Government record · Office of Rep. Richard E. Neal · neal.house.gov
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 Representative in Congress First District
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
- Richard Neal for Congress
Campaign website · Richard E. Neal for Congress Committee · nealforcongress.com
- About | Richard Neal for Congress
Campaign website · Richard E. Neal for Congress Committee · nealforcongress.com
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