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MA-06 Democratic nominee?
$17.3K
SEP 16, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleCongressional staff (district director; chief of staff)
PartyDemocratic
GenderMale
LocationMassachusetts
BackgroundCongressional staff (district director; chief of staff)
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EducationUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst (degree)
Notable personal detailsRick Jakious is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Massachusetts’s 6th Congressional District. He previously served in Rep. Seth Moulton’s office as district director and later as chief of staff. He has worked in nonprofit leadership, including as CEO of the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network, and previously held leadership roles at City Year. He lives in Swampscott, Massachusetts with his wife Rachel and their two sons.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
The candidate has proposed targeted taxes on large social-media companies’ profits and emphasized economic policies to support small businesses and families; he has also represented nonprofit interests and cautioned against shifting municipal burdens onto nonprofits. Available public materials do not present a consistent, comprehensive position on broader tax-rate changes for wealthy individuals or corporations.
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to health care in Massachusetts and has served on the Massachusetts Health Connector board to help prepare and preserve access to affordable coverage. Has participated in advocacy and advisory roles on state-level efforts to expand coverage for low-income residents and seniors.
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Immigration & Border
Supports protecting asylum-seekers and opposes harsh enforcement practices such as family separations and aggressive ICE actions; frames immigration with a humanitarian, welcoming approach while acknowledging enforcement agencies exist. Advocates for policies that help immigrants and families rather than punitive separation.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJun 11, 2026
Rick Jakious has dropped out of the Democratic primary for Massachusetts's 6th congressional district. His exit leaves seven candidates in the race ahead of the September primary. The summary does not give a reason for his withdrawal.
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MA-06 Democratic nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$352.6K
$264.5K
$176.3K
$88.2K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$352.6K
$197.7K
$155.0K
$10.3K
Source: FEC
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