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James P. McGovern

Democratic · Representative, MA ·2

James P. McGovern is the Democratic U.S. Representative (MA's 2nd congressional district). The platform has 10 voting records on file (2024-2025) and 50 verified facts on file covering this member's voting positions, financial disclosures, and stated platform commitments.

Score Components
47 MODERATE
Connection Density 20%
80 → 16
Donor Influence 15%
23 → 3
Silence Risk 25%
14 → 4
Contradiction Risk 25%
48 → 12
Intelligence Volume 15%
65 → 10
Constituency Deviation 0%
18 → 0
Voting Misalignment 0%
0 → 0
% = weight in composite score · Raw component 0–100 × weight = weighted contribution (→) · Sum of contributions = overall score. Hover a row for details.
[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Median rent: $1,482/month (national: $1,163) — elevated but below Boston metro
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Cook Partisan Voting Index (2026 rating): D+100 — Solid Seat; D shift +7 from prior cycle
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Racial/ethnic composition: 72.6% White, 11.7% Hispanic — increasingly diverse
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Median age: 39.5 (national: 38.5) — largest cohort 20-29 at 14.1%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Unemployment rate: 5.2% (national: 3.5%) — elevated
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Poverty rate: 6.8% (national: 12.4%) — well below national average
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Homeownership rate: 65.6% (national: 65.5%); median home value $444,400
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Bachelor's degree or higher: 46.5% (national: 33.7%) — 21.7% hold post-graduate degrees, one of the most educated districts nationally
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Population (2024 estimate): 787,021 — includes Worcester (2nd-largest New England city) and Northampton (Pioneer Valley)
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Median household income: $97,592 (national: $37,585) — more than double the national median
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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: Massachusetts Question 4 (2024): Limited Legalization and Regulation of Certain Psychedelic Substances (2024) — failed, margin 56.7% No to 43.3% Yes
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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: Massachusetts Question 1 (2024): Authorizing the State Auditor to Audit the Legislature (2024) — passed, margin 72% Yes to 28% No — overwhelming approval
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 44-45 (share 0.11)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 31-33 (share 0.1)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 61 (share 0.12)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 62 (share 0.24)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Hanover Insurance Group (4000 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: College of the Holy Cross (1200 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) (1500 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School (6000 employees)
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Stagwell Inc contractor Stagwell Inc. (via its subsidiary SKDK) is listed in the known entities; SKDK is a political consulting firm that could be associated with McGovern's campaign…
AIPAC / United Democracy Project fundraising_presence AIPAC had been a presence in McGovern's fundraising orbit; protesters cited AIPAC donations at his March 2024 fundraiser. He broke from the pro-Israel…
Nancy Pelosi colleague Both serve as Democratic members of Congress from California and Massachusetts respectively.
One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) competitor McGovern voted nay on H.R. 1 (OBBBA) on 2025-07-03, leading a 20+ hour Democratic resistance against Medicaid/SNAP cuts and tax reform.
Mike Johnson political_opposition McGovern worked to bypass Speaker Johnson to force a vote on Ukraine aid, as told to Reuters.
Quiver Quantitative financial_data_source Quiver Quantitative estimates McGovern's net worth at $3.6M as of August 2025.
William R. Keating colleague Keating voted for the Fiscal Responsibility Act (H.R. 3746) on May 31, 2023, while McGovern voted no to protest SNAP cuts and the end of the student loan pause.
Hakeem Jeffries party_leadership McGovern and Jeffries are both House Democrats; Jeffries as Minority Leader and McGovern as former Rules Committee Chair.
Jim McGovern self_reference James P. McGovern is the same person as 'Jim McGovern' listed in known entities.
Chuck Schumer colleague Both serve as Democratic members of Congress from New York and Massachusetts respectively.
Animal Wellness Action PAC donor $5,500 to James P. McGovern's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (4 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00679860/
Humane Society Legislative Fund PAC donor $6,000 to James P. McGovern's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (3 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00466813/
Alliance For Retired Americans Political Action Fund donor $8,500 to James P. McGovern's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (4 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00436188/
American Gastroenterological Association Inc. PAC donor $5,000 to James P. McGovern's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (3 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00423228/
Squire Patton Boggs PAC (Squire Patton Boggs PAC) donor $5,000 to James P. McGovern's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00401083/
National Elevator Constructors PAC (Nec PAC) donor $5,000 to James P. McGovern's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00383950/
Argentum'S Silver PAC donor $5,000 to James P. McGovern's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00338020/
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists PAC donor $6,000 to James P. McGovern's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (3 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00286807/
Allied Pilots Association Political Action Committee donor $5,000 to James P. McGovern's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00267849/
American Society Of Anesthesiologists PAC (Asa PAC) donor $5,000 to James P. McGovern's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (3 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00255752/
BillVoteDateAlignment
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood… Nay 2026-09-16 unknown
Water Resources Development Act Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
Ratepayer Protection Act Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
PROOF Act Nay 2026-09-16 unknown
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United… Nay 2026-09-16 unknown
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act Nay 2026-09-16 unknown
Retire through Ownership Act Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
GUARD Act Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes… Nay 2026-09-15 unknown
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers… Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United… Nay 2026-09-15 unknown
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing… Nay 2026-09-15 unknown
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in… Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing… Nay 2026-09-15 unknown
Whistleblower Protection Act Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act Yea 2026-09-14 unknown
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act Yea 2026-09-14 unknown
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act Nay 2026-09-03 unknown
Protecting Domestic Mining Act Nay 2026-09-02 unknown
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require… Nay 2026-09-02 unknown
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R… Nay 2026-09-01 unknown
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period… Yea 2026-09-01 unknown
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms… Nay 2026-09-01 unknown
AGOA Extension Act Nay 2026-09-01 unknown
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period… Nay 2026-09-01 unknown
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards Yea 2026-09-01 unknown
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R… Nay 2026-09-01 unknown
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act Yea 2026-08-31 unknown
Last contradiction analysis: Never
platform_vs_disclosure 60/100
Platform: "McGovern pledged in 2019 to stop accepting corporate PAC money, writing in CNN: 'Our system is rigged to favor those at the top. And I believe the perception of corruption, even where it doesn't exist, must be…
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McGovern pledged in 2019 to stop accepting corporate PAC money, writing in CNN: 'Our system is rigged to favor those at the top. And I believe the perception of corruption, even where it doesn't exist, must be addressed if we're going to restore faith in our government.' He said he would still take money from labor union PACs but was 'done with corporate PAC cash.'
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Vote: on "Federal records show McGovern accepted at least $125,000 in the 2023-2024 cycle from trade…"
McGovern's high-profile 2019 pledge to reject corporate PAC money did not extend to trade association PACs — a loophole that allowed at least $125,000 from groups representing sugar, alcohol, insurance, and consumer brands into his campaign. When asked about this, McGovern focused on 'larger structural changes to…
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McGovern's high-profile 2019 pledge to reject corporate PAC money did not extend to trade association PACs — a loophole that allowed at least $125,000 from groups representing sugar, alcohol, insurance, and consumer brands into his campaign. When asked about this, McGovern focused on 'larger structural changes to campaign financing' rather than addressing whether trade associations representing corporate interests violate the spirit of his pledge. The Shoestring investigation documented that these trade association PACs are funded by and represent the same corporate interests McGovern publicly denounced.
same_source_inconsistency 30/100
Platform: "McGovern voted to fund Israel's Iron Dome in 2021 along with 207 House Democrats and 210 Republicans. Only 8 Democrats voted against the funding."
Vote: on "McGovern told Axios in April 2026 that he 'cannot support more military assistance' to Israeli…"
[auto-downgraded: both claims come from the same source host] McGovern evolved from supporting Iron Dome funding (2021) to opposing all Israel military aid (2026). The shift occurred in stages: he voted against standalone Israel aid in February 2024 (H.R. 7217), and by April 2026 declared he 'cannot support more…
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[auto-downgraded: both claims come from the same source host] McGovern evolved from supporting Iron Dome funding (2021) to opposing all Israel military aid (2026). The shift occurred in stages: he voted against standalone Israel aid in February 2024 (H.R. 7217), and by April 2026 declared he 'cannot support more military assistance' even for defensive systems. This evolution was driven by the Netanyahu government's conduct in Gaza and the Iran war, alongside changing Democratic base opinion. The Axios article notes McGovern was among several Democrats who 'voted to fund Iron Dome in 2021' but now oppose it — a position that was 'seen as insanely fringe four years ago.'
Last silence detection: Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:32:25 GMT (via scheduled run)
McGovern has held numerous packed in-person town halls — including 700+ in Worcester and Greenfield in March 2025 — and even traveled to a GOP district in Pennsylvania to host one, making him an outlier among Democrats who have retreated from in-person forums.
485d silent
Expected position: As a progressive congressman, McGovern would be expected to maintain open public engagement; he has exceeded expectations, making his silence on other topics more notable by contrast. Evidence of activity on adjacent topics: McGovern held…
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Expected position: As a progressive congressman, McGovern would be expected to maintain open public engagement; he has exceeded expectations, making his silence on other topics more notable by contrast. Evidence of activity on adjacent topics: McGovern held at least three major in-person town halls in early 2025: a 'Coffee With Your Congressman' event at Holy Cross in Worcester drawing 700 constituents (March 2025), a town hall in Greenfield drawing 700+ (March 18, 2025), and a town hall in a GOP-held Pennsylvania district (December 2025). He answered questions for three hours at the Worcester event and 'didn't dodge anything,' according to local press. He has been highly active on other fronts: leading 20+ hours of Democratic resistance in the Rules Committee against H.R. 1 (May 2025), issuing press releases, and maintaining regular constituent communication. His robust town hall schedule stands in contrast to many colleagues in safe seats who have retreated from unfiltered public forums. Primary URL: https://www.worcestermag.com/story/opinion/columns/2025/03/04/harveyopinion-at-mcgovern-town-hall-event-sense-of-community-stirs/81145246007/
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American Gastroenterological Association Inc. PAC (amounts: $8,000 (2026)) — interest area: other / unclassified
ideological & single-issue
Alliance For Retired Americans Political Action Fund, Humane Society Legislative Fund PAC, Animal Wellness Action PAC (amounts: $8,500 (2026), $6,000 (2026), $5,500 (2024)) — interest area: ideological & single-issue
National Beer Wholesalers Association PAC (Nbwa PAC) Alcohol & tobacco $5,000 (2026)
Animal Wellness Action PAC Ideological & single-issue $5,500 (2024)
Humane Society Legislative Fund PAC Ideological & single-issue $6,000 (2026)
Alliance For Retired Americans Political Action Fund Ideological & single-issue $8,500 (2026)
American Gastroenterological Association Inc. PAC Other / unclassified $8,000 (2026)
Squire Patton Boggs PAC (Squire Patton Boggs PAC) Law & lobbying firms $5,000 (2024)
National Elevator Constructors PAC (Nec PAC) Labor unions $5,000 (2026)
Argentum'S Silver PAC Health care & pharma $5,500 (2026)
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists PAC Labor unions $6,000 (2024)
Allied Pilots Association Political Action Committee Labor unions $5,000 (2026)
American Society Of Anesthesiologists PAC (Asa PAC) Health care & pharma $5,000 (2024)
Holland & Knight Committee Law & lobbying firms $5,000 (2024)
National Beer Wholesalers Association PAC (Nbwa PAC) Alcohol, tobacco & gambling $5,000 (2026)
Academy Of Nutrition And Dietetics Political Action Committee Health care & pharma $5,000 (2024)
National Association Of Convenience Stores Nacspac Retail & consumer $5,000 (2026)
TopicPriorityAlignmentDeviation
Housing Affordability and Renters' Protections 79 68 32
Technology Regulation and Data Privacy 65 70 30
Foreign Policy and Ukraine/Israel Aid 74 72 28
Public Safety and Criminal Justice 70 75 25
Climate and Environmental Policy 76 78 22
Immigration and Immigrant Rights 78 82 18
Disaster Relief and Emergency Management 62 85 15
Voting Rights and Democratic Process 82 85 15
Education and Higher Education Funding 84 88 12
Economic Inequality and Tax Policy 80 90 10
Healthcare Access and Medicaid Protection 88 92 8
Labor Rights and Federal Worker Protections 85 95 5
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No committee memberships recorded
Scoring Methodology

The Capture Risk Score is a composite 0–100 index measuring potential regulatory capture of elected officials. It is computed from seven weighted components:

ComponentWeightSignal
Contradiction Risk30%Stated positions contradicted by the record (recent findings boosted)
Donor Influence20%Distinct documented donors (FEC Schedule A PACs); inferred donors do not count
Connection Density20%Mapped relationships to lobbyists, contractors, interest groups; donor links excluded
Silence Risk15%Topics where donors have interests but the official is silent
Intelligence Volume15%Documented facts from verified sources
Constituency Deviation0%Shown, not weighted — a model estimate, not a record
Voting Misalignment0%Shown, not weighted — needs platform commitments almost nobody has; the roll-call record on /votes is the vote signal

Each component is the member's standing among all scored members of Congress, and the weighted sum is the overall score. Tiers are ranks: Critical is the top 5%, High the next 10%, Elevated the next 20%, Moderate the next 30%, and Low the rest.

Officials without at least 2 documented facts, 1 contradiction analysis, 1 voting record, or 1 constituency baseline are marked Insufficient Evidence and excluded from numeric ranking.

Contradiction findings from the last 180 days receive a recency boost. High-severity contradictions (score ≥ 70) receive additional weight.

Full methodology: /congress/methodology

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Documented financial relationships span 0 money flow chains, while 10 elected officials hold documented connections.
$2.8BDonor Contributions
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Calculation Methodology

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Annualised flow represents the total documented dollar amount traced through money flow hops involving this entity. Where hop-level amounts are unavailable, the chain-level documented total is used as a conservative upper bound.

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