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Ayanna
S. Pressley

Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative for Massachusetts's 7th Congressional District, serving since 2019

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Background

Ayanna S. Pressley is the U.S. Representative for Massachusetts's 7th Congressional District, having served in the House since January 3, 2019. She was elected as a Democrat to the 116th through 119th Congresses (2019–2027). 12

Before her congressional career, Pressley served on the Boston City Council from 2010 to 2019, winning an at-large seat in 2009. Prior to elected office, she worked on the staffs of U.S. Representative Joseph P. Kennedy II (1996) and U.S. Senator John Kerry (1996–2009). 12

Pressley was born in Cincinnati and raised in Chicago. She graduated from Francis W. Parker School in Chicago in 1992 and attended Boston University from 1992 to 1994. She currently lives in Boston's Hyde Park neighborhood. 12

She is a candidate in the November 3, 2026 general election for Massachusetts's 7th Congressional District. 511

At a glance

Party
Democratic · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 7, Massachusetts
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for Massachusetts's 7th Congressional District
Website
ayannapressley.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

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Timeline

  1. Oct 9
    news
    Pressley demands Hegseth impeachment over public firing squad promise, calls for end to executions

    Pressley called Secretary Hegseth 'incompetent, insecure, and violent' and demanded his impeachment after he promised public firing squad executions. She stated, 'We should not be executing ANYONE in America.'

    'Horrifying and Barbaric' — Rep. Pressley Says 'We Should Not Be Executing ANYONE in America,' Calls Hegseth 'Incompetent, Insecure, and Violent' and Demands His Impeachment Over Public Firing Squad Promise · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 7
    news
    Pressley, Markey, and Warren issue statement on Massachusetts nurses contract negotiations

    Pressley joined Senators Markey and Warren in issuing a statement regarding ongoing Massachusetts nurses contract negotiations.

    Press Release: Pressley, Markey and Warren Issue Statement on Massachusetts Nurses Negotiations | Stock News · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 7
    news
    Pressley joins local leaders rallying against post office closures in Boston area

    Pressley participated in local efforts rallying against USPS post office closures in the Boston area, calling the closures unacceptable.

    ‘Unacceptable’: Local leaders rally against post office closures in Boston area · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 7
    endorsement
    Pressley opposes Question 3 (all-party primaries) and supports 'No on 8' marijuana ballot campaign

    Pressley publicly opposed Massachusetts Question 3, which would establish all-party primaries, and supported the 'No on 8' campaign against ending recreational marijuana.

    Question 3, which would establish all-party primaries, draws big names on both sides · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Oct 6
    news
    Pressley, Wu, and Breadon condemn USPS service cuts and proposed Allston post office closure

    Pressley joined Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and Councilor Breadon in condemning USPS service cuts and the proposed closure of the Allston post office.

    WATCH: Pressley, Wu, Breadon Condemn USPS Service Cuts and ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Oct 2
    news
    Pressley speaks out on Cornell Case, reaffirms support for related policy positions

    Pressley publicly commented on the Cornell Case and reaffirmed her policy stance in connection with it.

    NEWS: Pressley Speaks Out on Cornell Case, Reaffirms Support for ... · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Oct 2
    news
    Pressley sounds alarm on latest spike in Black unemployment, urges federal action

    Pressley issued a statement condemning a recent rise in Black unemployment and calling for federal action to address racial disparities in the labor market.

    BREAKING: Pressley Slams Latest Spike in Black ... · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Oct 1
    filing
    Pressley and Vindman introduce bill to expand TRICARE coverage for alopecia support

    Pressley and Rep. Vindman introduced a bill to expand TRICARE coverage to include alopecia-related support for military families.

    Press Release: Pressley, Vindman Introduce Bill to Expand ... · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  9. Sep 29
    filing
    Pressley and Cory Booker reintroduce bill to repeal the Helms Amendment

    Pressley and Senator Cory Booker reintroduced legislation to repeal the Helms Amendment, which restricts U.S. foreign aid funding for abortion services.

    Press Release: Ayanna Pressley, Cory Booker Reintroduce Bill to Repeal Helms Amendment | Stock News · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  10. Sep 28
    news
    Pressley and Mayor Wu announce lawsuit against Trump administration over $20M Roxbury road grant

    Pressley and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced a lawsuit against the Trump administration to protect a $20 million federal grant for street improvements in Roxbury.

    Pressley, Wu Announce Lawsuit Against Trump ... · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  11. Sep 24
    filing
    Pressley reintroduces Affordability is Access Act to expand birth control coverage

    Pressley and colleagues reintroduced the Affordability is Access Act, which would require insurance coverage without cost-sharing for over-the-counter birth control and certain FDA-approved contraceptives, framing it as a response to Trump's attacks on contraception.

    Pressley, Murray, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Expand Coverage ... · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  12. Sep 15
    news
    Pressley blasts Treasury Secretary over Trump's affordability crisis and skyrocketing family costs

    Pressley publicly criticized the Treasury Secretary over what she described as Trump's affordability crisis and skyrocketing costs for families.

    WATCH: Pressley Blasts Treasury Secretary Over Trump's ... · Sep 15, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  13. Sep 1
    news
    Pressley wins Democratic primary with ~98% of the vote, faces no general-election opponent

    Pressley won the September 1 Democratic primary with approximately 98% of the vote and is reported as effectively unopposed in the November 3 general election.

    2026 Massachusetts's 7th Congressional District Election · Sep 26, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Massachusetts Peace Action organization
    Listed among the group's 2026 endorsed candidates for U.S. Congress, MA-07; no specific date given on the listing. masspeaceaction.org
  • National Women's Political Caucus organization
    NWPC's 2026 endorsement listing includes Pressley for U.S. House, MA-07; no specific announcement date given. nwpc.org
  • MoveOn organization
    MoveOn's endorsement page endorses Pressley for reelection. front.moveon.org · Sep 21, 2026
  • Massachusetts AFL-CIO union
    Boston Herald reported the federation endorsed Pressley and other Massachusetts federal House incumbents running for reelection; no more precise announcement date given. bostonherald.com · Sep 19, 2026
  • JP Progressives (Jamaica Plain Progressives) organization
    Endorsed Pressley for reelection in its Sept. 1, 2026 primary endorsements announcement. jpprogressives.com · Aug 21, 2026
  • American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) union
    Named Pressley among eight Massachusetts House incumbents endorsed for reelection. afge.org · Jul 20, 2026
  • GIFFORDS organization
    GIFFORDS' candidate page states: "We are proud to endorse Ayanna Pressley for the US House of Representatives." giffords.org · Mar 27, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$1.20M
Spent
$1.25M
Cash on hand
$76K

As of Aug 12, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H8MA07032(opens in a new tab)

Sources 31

  1. [1] 'Horrifying and Barbaric' — Rep. Pressley Says 'We Should Not Be Executing ANYONE in America,' Calls Hegseth 'Incompetent, Insecure, and Violent' and Demands His Impeachment Over Public Firing Squad Promise(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  2. [2] Endorsements - Massachusetts Peace ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  3. [3] ‘Unacceptable’: Local leaders rally against post office closures in Boston area(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  4. [4] Press Release: Pressley, Markey and Warren Issue Statement on Massachusetts Nurses Negotiations | Stock News(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  5. [5] Question 3, which would establish all-party primaries, draws big names on both sides(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  6. [6] WATCH: Pressley, Wu, Breadon Condemn USPS Service Cuts and ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  7. [7] BREAKING: Pressley Slams Latest Spike in Black ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  8. [8] NEWS: Pressley Speaks Out on Cornell Case, Reaffirms Support for ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  9. [9] Press Release: Pressley, Vindman Introduce Bill to Expand ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  10. [10] Press Release: Ayanna Pressley, Cory Booker Reintroduce Bill to Repeal Helms Amendment | Stock News(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
  11. [11] Pressley, Wu Announce Lawsuit Against Trump ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  12. [12] 2026 Massachusetts's 7th Congressional District Election(opens in a new tab) Sep 26, 2026
  13. [13] Pressley, Murray, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Expand Coverage ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  14. [14] Ayanna Pressley : MoveOn: People-Powered Progress(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
  15. [15] Massachusetts labor union endorses nearly all incumbents as businesses, workers flee(opens in a new tab) Sep 19, 2026
  16. [16] NEWS: With Unemployment Rising Under Trump ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  17. [17] WATCH: Pressley Blasts Treasury Secretary Over Trump's ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2026
  18. [18] Endorsements for the Sept.1, 2026 Primary(opens in a new tab) Aug 21, 2026
  19. [19] VIDEO: Pressley, Community Leaders Call for Shift in ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 13, 2026
  20. [20] Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 8 Massachusetts ... - AFGE(opens in a new tab) Jul 20, 2026
  21. [21] Pressley, Simon, and Kamlager-Dove Introduce Resolution ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 15, 2026
  22. [22] Ayanna Pressley | GIFFORDS(opens in a new tab) Mar 27, 2026
  23. [23] Candidate Endorsements - National Women's Political Caucus(opens in a new tab) Feb 23, 2026
  24. [24] Pressley Co-Chairs Hearing on Housing Affordability ...(opens in a new tab) Jan 14, 2026
  25. [25] Pressley Statement on House Passage of Gun Violence Prevention Legislation - Ayanna Pressley(opens in a new tab) Nov 3, 2025
  26. [26] Pressley, Porter, Ramirez Introduce Bill to Eliminate Child Tax Credit Income Restrictions For Single Parents - Ayanna Pressley(opens in a new tab) Nov 3, 2025
  27. [27] As Republicans Attack Public Education, Pressley Reintroduces Bills to Invest in Safe, Nurturing Learning Environments for All Students - Ayanna Pressley(opens in a new tab) Apr 8, 2025
  28. [28] Rep. Pressley's Statement on Israel and Ukraine Foreign ...(opens in a new tab) Apr 20, 2024
  29. [29] Pressley, Welch Unveil Historic Bill to Guarantee Right ...(opens in a new tab) Dec 6, 2023
  30. [30] Pressley, Bush, Colleagues Reintroduce Groundbreaking ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 18, 2023
  31. [31] Pressley, Markey, Tlaib Introduce Legislation to Stop Big ...(opens in a new tab) Mar 30, 2023
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