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MA-06 Democratic nominee?
$29.6K
SEP 16, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current rolePolitical staffer (District Director/Chief of Staff)
PartyDemocratic
LocationMassachusetts
BackgroundPolitical staffer (District Director/Chief of Staff)
EducationUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst (degree completed)
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Notable personal detailsRick Jakious is a Massachusetts nonprofit and political staff professional who ran for U.S. House in Massachusetts’ 6th Congressional District (2026 cycle). He previously served for nearly a decade as District Director and later Chief of Staff to Rep. Seth Moulton, and he also led the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network as its CEO. He is based in Swampscott, Massachusetts and is a University of Massachusetts Amherst graduate.
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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 updatedJul 15, 2026
Rick Jakious has dropped out of the Democratic primary for Massachusetts's 6th congressional district. His exit narrows the field to seven candidates ahead of the September primary. Other contenders, including Dan Koh and John Beccia, are still raising significant funds.
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Polls
MA-06 Democratic nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
MA-06 Democratic nominee?
Endorsers of Rick Jakious for MA-06 Democratic nominee?
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$354.7K
$266.0K
$177.3K
$88.7K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$354.7K
$7.8K
$346.9K
$19.3K
Source: FEC