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Dan
Koh

Dan Koh is the 2026 Democratic nominee for Massachusetts's 6th Congressional District and former Biden White House official.

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Background

Dan Koh (born in Andover, Massachusetts) is the 2026 Democratic nominee for Massachusetts's 6th Congressional District, running for the open seat created by incumbent Seth Moulton's bid for the U.S. Senate. 16 He holds a B.A. from Harvard College and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School, and is the founder, host, and CEO of Reverate Media, which produces The People's Cabinet podcast. 213

Koh previously served in the Biden White House as Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, and earlier as Special Assistant to the President and Deputy Cabinet Secretary. He also served as Chief of Staff at the U.S. Department of Labor. 12 Before federal service, he was Chief of Staff to Boston Mayor Marty Walsh and held roles at HqO and The Huffington Post Media Group. 23

At the local level, Koh was elected to the Andover Select Board in 2019, serving as vice chair before departing the board in February 2021. 1213 He defeated four other candidates in the September 2, 2026 Democratic primary for the MA-06 seat and has received endorsements including from AFT Massachusetts. 64

At a glance

Party
Democratic
Running for
U.S. House · District 6, Massachusetts
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
Host and Founder/CEO, Reverate Media; Democratic nominee for Massachusetts's 6th Congressional District
Website
kohforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Oct 7
    news
    Koh discusses affordability, Trump, AI regulation, and infrastructure in Marblehead interview

    In a local interview covered by the Marblehead Current, Koh discussed affordability, infrastructure funding, investigations of the Trump administration, and AI regulation. He said Congress should make AI regulation a top priority and backed independent safety reviews of AI companies.

    ELECTION '26: Koh talks affordability, Trump, AI and ... · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 6
    endorsement
    Rep. Lori Trahan endorses Koh after backing rival Nguyen in the primary

    Rep. Lori Trahan, who had backed Tram Nguyen in the Democratic primary, endorsed Koh for the general election. She said families were being squeezed by rising costs and that Koh would be a partner in bringing costs down and holding Trump to account.

    Campaign Notebook: Ripoff or Parody? | Minogue's Millions ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 5
    news
    Koh announces nearly $1 million raised in Q3, over $5.5 million total since launch

    Koh's campaign announced raising nearly $1 million in Q3, with more than $5.5 million raised since launching. The announcement allocated over $710,000 to his campaign committee, nearly $140,000 to a new leadership PAC, and $110,000 to the DCCC. The campaign stated it accepted no corporate PAC money.

    Koh announces nearly $1M raised in Q3 · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 22
    news
    Boston Globe covers Koh's policy positions and reluctance to self-label as a progressive

    The Boston Globe reported Koh declined to label himself a progressive, saying he would 'let other people label' him. The article described his support for some left-wing policies including a version of Medicare for All and abolishing ICE.

    Dan Koh is pushing progressive policies, avoiding ... · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 14
    debate
    Koh withdraws from two planned general-election debates against Jones

    The Boston Herald reported Koh withdrew from debates scheduled for September 17 at Endicott College and September 22 hosted by the Swampscott Tides. Koh's campaign cited his participation in 11 prior debates and hundreds of community events. Jones called for debates to proceed.

    Some Massachusetts Democratic candidates refuse to debate GOP opponents, mirroring national trend · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 1
    news
    Dan Koh wins Democratic primary for Massachusetts 6th District

    Koh defeated five other candidates in the Democratic primary, receiving 47,326 votes. State Rep. Tram Nguyen was his closest rival with 33,991 votes. Koh advanced to the general election against Republican Micah Jones.

    Primary settled, Marblehead Democrats shift from choosing ... · Sep 15, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell official
    kohforcongress.com · Oct 7, 2026
  • Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) and Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02) official
    kohforcongress.com · Oct 6, 2026
  • Reproductive Freedom for All organization
    kohforcongress.com · Sep 30, 2026
  • Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) official
    kohforcongress.com · Sep 28, 2026
  • American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) union
    Largest federal employee union afge.org · Sep 11, 2026
  • Peabody Mayor Ted Bettencourt official
    kohforcongress.com · Aug 27, 2026
  • UNITE HERE union
    kohforcongress.com · Aug 3, 2026
  • Utility Workers Union of America union
    kohforcongress.com · Jul 1, 2026
  • Ward 2 Councilor Lattof (Peabody) official
    peabodyweeklynews.com · Jun 23, 2026
  • Congressman Pat Ryan official
    kohforcongress.com · Jun 18, 2026
  • United Steelworkers District 4 union
    kohforcongress.com · Jun 16, 2026
  • Teamsters Local 25 union
    kohforcongress.com · Jun 9, 2026
  • Massachusetts AFL-CIO union
    kohforcongress.com · Jun 8, 2026
  • Former Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo official
    kohforcongress.com · Jun 2, 2026
  • End Citizens United organization
    endcitizensunited.org · May 13, 2026
  • Former MA-06 Congressman Michael Harrington official
    kohforcongress.com · May 7, 2026
  • Former President Joe Biden official
    washingtonexaminer.com · May 4, 2026
  • International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers union
    kohforcongress.com · Apr 22, 2026
  • KAFO Fund organization
    kohforcongress.com · Apr 21, 2026
  • U.S. Representative Robert Garcia (CA-42) official
    kohforcongress.com · Apr 13, 2026
  • AFSCME Council 93 union
    afscme93.org · Apr 1, 2026
  • Shannon Watts, Founder Emerita of Moms Demand Action other
    kohforcongress.com · Mar 23, 2026
  • Foreign Policy for America organization
    kohforcongress.com · Mar 16, 2026
  • Massachusetts Building Trades Unions union
    kohforcongress.com · Mar 9, 2026
  • Former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg official
    kohforcongress.com · Feb 23, 2026
  • U.S. Representative Gabe Amo (RI-01) official
    kohforcongress.com · Feb 12, 2026
  • Former U.S. Representative John Tierney (MA-06) official
    Represented MA-06 kohforcongress.com · Jan 12, 2026
  • Former U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh official
    kohforcongress.com · Jan 7, 2026
  • Senator Andy Kim official
    kohforcongress.com · Dec 8, 2025
  • Former Vice President Kamala Harris official
    kohforcongress.com · Oct 28, 2025
  • Mail Handlers Union Local 301 union
    kohforcongress.com · Sep 29, 2025

Campaign finance

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

Raised
$4.72M
Spent
$2.72M
Cash on hand
$1.99M

As of Aug 12, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H8MA03072(opens in a new tab)

Sources 21

  1. [1] ELECTION '26: Koh talks affordability, Trump, AI and ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  2. [2] Campaign Notebook: Ripoff or Parody? | Minogue's Millions ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  3. [3] Koh announces nearly $1M raised in Q3(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  4. [4] Dan Koh makes his case to MA-6 voters: ‘Too much at stake ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 26, 2026
  5. [5] Dan Koh is pushing progressive policies, avoiding ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
  6. [6] Dan Koh goes 'On the Record' about 6th District race - WCVB(opens in a new tab) Sep 20, 2026
  7. [7] Primary settled, Marblehead Democrats shift from choosing ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2026
  8. [8] Some Massachusetts Democratic candidates refuse to debate GOP opponents, mirroring national trend(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
  9. [9] Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Massachusetts ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 11, 2026
  10. [10] Biden-endorsed Dan Koh wins divided Democratic primary(opens in a new tab) Sep 2, 2026
  11. [11] ECU Congratulates Dan Koh on Winning the Democratic ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 1, 2026
  12. [12] Reading School Committee Chair Shawn Brandt Endorses ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 28, 2026
  13. [13] 6th Congressional District candidates spar in wide-ranging forum - Marblehead Current(opens in a new tab) Aug 10, 2026
  14. [14] 2026 AFSCME Council 93 Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Aug 7, 2026
  15. [15] Dan Koh receives endorsement from Ward 2 Councilor Lattof(opens in a new tab) Jun 23, 2026
  16. [16] Press — Dan Koh for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 16, 2025
  17. [17] FOUNDER EMERITA OF MOMS DEMAND ACTION SHANNON ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2025
  18. [18] Issues - Dan Koh for Congress(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2025
  19. [19] MAIL HANDLERS UNION LOCAL 301 ENDORSES DAN KOH(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2025
  20. [20] THE UTILITY WORKERS UNION OF AMERICA ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2025
  21. [21] UNITE HERE ENDORSES DAN KOH(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2025
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