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Six of 11 Massachusetts congress members score 'F' grades in integrity: Group
The index gave Moulton an F, while his campaign challenged its assessments and said he moved family investments into a blind trust.
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SITTING REPRESENTATIVE · MASSACHUSETTS · 6TH DISTRICT · DEMOCRATSITTING REPRESENTATIVE · MA-6 · DEM
Seth Moulton
Seth Moulton has represented Massachusetts’s 6th district in the U.S. House since 2015. Announced a run for U.S. Senate (MA) in October 2025; not seeking re-election.
Before entering Congress, Moulton served in the Marine Corps and earned graduate degrees in business and public administration.
Moulton graduated from Harvard College with a Bachelor of Science in physics in 2001, then served in the Marine Corps, including four tours in Iraq. In 2011, Moulton earned a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School and a Master of Public Policy from the John F. Kennedy School of Government. Moulton entered politics in 2014 and was elected to the U.S. House for Massachusetts's 6th district, beginning service in 2015. Moulton won reelection campaigns in 2018, 2020, 2022, and 2024.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Party
- Democrat
- In House
- Since 2015
- Age
- 47
- Committees
- 3 · 1 ranking
- Term ends
- Jan 3, 2027
- HOUSE SINCE
- 2015
- COMMITTEES
- 3
- AGE
- 47
Photo: GPO Pictorial Directory, 119th Congress / Public domain
RUNNING FOR U.S. SENATE (MA)Announced October 15, 2025; not seeking re-election to the House.THE RACE →THIS SEAT’S RACE →Source ↗
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Seth Moulton at a glance
NET READER RATING
▲ 6 PTS IN 30 DAYS−9
▲ 416 GOOD LOOK916 VOTES500 BAD LOOK ▼
COVERAGE MIX · 78 STORIES
Click a row to open that column below.SENTIMENT BY TOPIC
NETSeth Moulton’s record in the 119th Congress
- Participation
- 85%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 98%
- Missed 102 of 676 roll calls this Congress.
- Party unity
- 98%
- ▎ DEM MEDIAN 99%
- 1 point below the median House Democrat.
- Bipartisan bills
- 10%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 40%
- Share of sponsored bills with at least one Republican cosponsor.
- Bill success
- 10%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 10%
- Out of committee or further: 2 of 21 sponsored bills.
BROKE WITH PARTY
SEP 16Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026YEA
JUN 04Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove U…YEA
APR 23HEATS ActYEA
HOUSE · 119TH CONGRESSSeth Moulton’s voting record
| DATE | MEASURE | VOTE | DEM MAJORITY | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEP 16 | S. 2403Retire through Ownership Act | YEA | YEA 209–0 | Passed 401–142/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 415–92/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act | YEA | YEA 206–3 | Passed 417–32/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | NAY | NAY 207–3 | Passed 214–208 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 10326PROOF Act | NAY | NAY 206–6 | Passed 217–207 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 139–72 | Passed 352–72 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026BROKE W/ PARTY | YEA | NAY 152–58 | Passed 262–159 |
| SEP 15 | H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | YEA | YEA 213–0 | Passed 220–204 |
| SEP 15 | H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | NAY | NAY 210–3 | Passed 216–211 |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 408–172/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 343–792/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 4646Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 213–0 | Passed 424–02/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 8278Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | YEA | YEA 213–0 | Passed 417–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2978GUARD Act | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 414–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 206–0 | Passed 345–602/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 205–0 | Passed 371–332/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 03 | H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | NOT VOTING | NAY 167–33 | Passed 237–169 |
| SEP 02 | H.R. 1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | NOT VOTING | NAY 201–7 | Passed 218–201 |
| SEP 02 | H.J.Res. 1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supre… | NOT VOTING | NAY 205–1 | Failed 212–2062/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | NOT VOTING | NAY 193–10 | Passed 219–196 |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 | NOT VOTING | YEA 176–29 | Passed 370–482/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 32LACA | NOT VOTING | YEA 191–0 | Passed 378–102/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act | NOT VOTING | YEA 189–0 | Passed 376–82/3 NEEDED |
| JUL 23 | H.R. 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act | NAY | NAY 188–19 | Passed 232–188 |
| JUL 23 | H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 214–208 |
Bills sponsored by Seth Moulton in the 119th Congress
21Sponsored
2Out of cmte
2Passed House
1Became law
SPONSORED · 119TH CONGRESS
Sponsored21
Out of committee2
Passed House2
Became law1
| BILL | TITLE · POLICY AREA | STAGE | COSPON. |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 2215 | Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study ActPUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES | Became law | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 3692 | Captain Accursio “Gus” Sanfilippo Young Fishermen’s Development ActPUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES | Passed House | 8 COSPON. |
| H.R. 10404 | For the relief of Sindy Gualdina Rodriguez-Fernandez. | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 10059 | Building Safer Streets ActTRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS | Introduced | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 9812 | Protecting Mail-In Voting Act of 2026GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 9523 | TPS Relief ActIMMIGRATION | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 9036 | American High-Speed Rail ActTRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS | Introduced | 56 COSPON. |
| H.R. 8858 | Protecting American Voters’ Rights ActCIVIL RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES, MINORITY ISSUES | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 8148 | Prediction Market RISK ActFINANCE AND FINANCIAL SECTOR | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 7626 | Defend Elections from Trump ActGOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 7071 | Healthcare Reinvestment ActHEALTH | Introduced | 9 COSPON. |
| H.R. 7072 | FAIR Justice ActCRIME AND LAW ENFORCEMENT | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
Plus 688 bills cosponsored this Congress.
Seth Moulton’s committee assignments
Armed Services
RANKING · SUBCMTESUBCOMMITTEESStrategic Forces (Ranking)Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation
SUBCOMMITTEESHighways and TransitRailroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials
SUBCOMMITTEESNo subcommittee assignments
Seth Moulton’s career and background
PUBLIC SERVICE · 2015 – PRESENT
OFFICE
U.S. House · MA-6 2015–
- 2015 – NOWU.S. House · MA-6
- BORN
- October 24, 1978 · Salem, Massachusetts
- OCCUPATION
- Marine Corps officer and business manager
- EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Science, Harvard College, 2001 · Master of Business Administration, Harvard Business School, 2011 · Master of Public Policy, John F. Kennedy School of Government, 2011
2026 election: Massachusetts’s 6th District
NEXT ELECTION · MA-6
28DAYS
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
LAST UNOPPOSEDRUNNING FOR U.S. SENATE (MA)
PAST RESULTS
2026U.S. Senate · Massachusetts · PrimaryLOST35.0%
2024U.S. House · MA-6UNOPPOSED100.0%
2022U.S. House · MA-662.9%
2020U.S. House · MA-665.5%
2018U.S. House · MA-665.2%
RESULTS SINCE 20182026 MA-6 HOUSE RACE →Seth Moulton’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · FULL ELECTION · 2021–26
- $6.2M
- CASH ON HAND
- $1.8M
- SPENT
- $6.2M
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $5.9M · 96%
- PACs
- $241K · 4%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →- THROUGH AIPAC PAC
- $100
- Earmarked gifts · 19 donors
- $30K
- From the PAC itself
- $5K
AIPAC-BACKED SUPER PAC (UNITED DEMOCRACY PROJECT)
- SUPPORTING
- —
- OPPOSING
- —
SINCE DEC 2021 $50K through AIPAC PAC
Earmarked gifts are part of Individuals above. AIPAC PAC filings through Aug 31.TOP DONORS
Kopelioff, DarySycamore · INVESTOR$11K
Hobbs, Franklin W. IVAlly Financial · CHAIRMAN$10K
Fish, John F.Suffolk Construction · CHARIMAN AND CEO$7K
Zabel, RichardElliott Management Corp. · ATTORNEY$7K
Miller, DaveElliott Mgmt · FINANCE$7K
Frayne, PatrickElliott Management · PARTNER$7K
Lisman, MichaelTransdigm Group · CO-COO$7K
Biggio, Andrew A.First Indemnity · INSURANCE$7K
James, Todd S.N/A · NOT EMPLOYED$7K
Dixon, PeterSecond Front Systems · FOUNDER$7K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.OUTSIDE SPENDING
- SUPPORTING
- $2.3M
- OPPOSING
- $2.2M
Advance Progress$2.3M / $0
Commonwealth Together PAC$0 / $2.2M
CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Other$3.0M
Advertising$1.4M
Fundraising$16K
How to contact Seth Moulton
WASHINGTON, D.C.
1126 Longworth House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515-2106(202) 225-8020Call (202) 225-8020ONLINE
Websitemoulton.house.gov
Instagram@repmoulton
YouTubeUC5w5qn7nj5Ljy69LTV7a_fQ
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Moulton lost the Senate primary and said he called Markey to congratulate him and would support him.
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Moulton lost the primary after arguing that Massachusetts needed generational change.
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Democrats across the U.S. are showing a strong desire for change
Moulton challenged Markey on generational change, conceded the primary, and said he would support the winner.
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Six of 11 Massachusetts congress members score 'F' grades in integrity: Group
The index gave Moulton an F, while his campaign challenged its assessments and said he moved family investments into a blind trust.
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