Micah
Quinney Jones
Republican nominee for MA-06; Army veteran and former Morgan Lewis litigation attorney running for open congressional seat
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Background
Micah Quinney Jones is the Republican nominee for Massachusetts' 6th Congressional District in the November 2026 general election. He grew up in Santa Clarita, California, and earned a bachelor's degree from the University of California, San Diego, before attending Northeastern University School of Law. 27
Jones served as a U.S. Army officer, leaving the service as a captain in 2016. He subsequently practiced securities enforcement and litigation as a litigation associate at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP in Boston from October 2019 until February 2026, when he launched his congressional campaign. 29
He and his wife relocated to Essex, Massachusetts, in 2020. Jones has not previously held elected office. 711 The seat he is seeking became open when incumbent Rep. Seth Moulton chose not to seek reelection. 38
Jones won the Republican nomination without opposition and is running on a platform that has emphasized representation for what he describes as a disenfranchised generation. 356
At a glance
- Party
- Republican
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 6, Massachusetts
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Republican nominee for U.S. House, Massachusetts 6th Congressional District
- Website
- micahqjones.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 11newsJones appears 'On the Record' with WCVB about the 6th District race
Jones gave an 'On the Record' interview with WCVB, continuing to make his case for the November 3 general election against Democrat Dan Koh.
Micah Jones goes 'On the Record' about 6th District race · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 9newsWCVB covers Jones arguing Massachusetts needs an independent voice in Congress
WCVB reported that Jones argued Massachusetts suffers from having a one-party congressional delegation and said he was willing to push back against the Trump administration when its policies did not help the state. He aligned himself with Baker's leadership style.
Republican Micah Jones aims to end Massachusetts ... · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 7endorsementFormer Governor Charlie Baker endorses Jones in 6th District race
The Marblehead Current reported that former Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker endorsed Jones. Jones described himself as a 'common-sense Republican' in the same lane as Baker, and discussed energy costs, housing, term limits, stock-trading restrictions, and federal funding for pollution at King's Beach. He said he would not vote for a federal abortion ban.
ELECTION '26: Jones pitches Baker-style Republicanism ... · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 23newsMarblehead Weekly News publishes conversation with Jones on his campaign
The Marblehead Weekly News published a profile and interview with Jones covering his campaign platform and background.
A conversation with Micah Jones - Marblehead Weekly News · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 22newsJones profiled in Peabody Weekly News on affordability and bipartisan cooperation
A local profile described Jones's policy proposals including lowering the federal corporate tax rate, expanding the qualified business income deduction, and increasing the federal SALT deduction. Jones cast himself as a potential bridge between the Trump administration and Massachusetts.
A conversation with Micah Jones - Peabody Weekly News · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 22debateSecond scheduled Jones-Koh debate cancelled after Koh withdrawal
A second debate scheduled for September 22 between Jones and Koh did not take place after Koh withdrew, as reported by the Boston Herald.
Some Massachusetts Democratic candidates refuse to debate GOP opponents, mirroring national trend · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 22newsBoston Globe reports Jones registered Republican in 2022, voted Trump in 2020 and 2024
A Boston Globe report noted Jones registered as a Republican in 2022 and voted for Trump in 2020 and 2024, having previously voted for Hillary Clinton in 2016. Jones said his goal was to 'put the district and to put the state before party' and described himself as a moderate Republican.
Dan Koh is pushing progressive policies, avoiding ... · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 19newsJones interviewed by NBC Boston about his congressional campaign
NBC Boston published an interview with Micah Q. Jones discussing his candidacy in the Massachusetts 6th District race.
Mass. CD6 candidate Micah Q. Jones interview · Sep 19, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 17debateFirst scheduled Jones-Koh debate at Endicott College cancelled after Koh withdrawal
A debate scheduled for September 17 at Endicott College between Jones and Koh did not take place after Koh withdrew. Jones had challenged Koh to three general-election debates.
Some Massachusetts Democratic candidates refuse to debate GOP opponents, mirroring national trend · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 16newsJones appears on WBZ NightSide, outlines campaign priorities
On WBZ Radio’s NightSide with Dan Rea, Jones presented his priorities as lowering costs, expanding housing and economic opportunity, strengthening energy reliability and national security, and pursuing congressional term limits and a ban on congressional stock trading.
Jones for Congress | WBZ NewsRadio 1030 | NightSide with Dan Rea · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 12newsBoston Herald column urges voters not to underestimate Jones, a paratrooper
A Boston Herald column published September 12 drew attention to Jones's background as a paratrooper and cautioned against underestimating him as a candidate.
Lucas: Don't underestimate a paratrooper · Sep 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 1filingJones wins Republican nomination for Massachusetts 6th District without opposition
Micah Quinney Jones won the Republican nomination in the Massachusetts 6th District primary on September 1, 2026, running unopposed. The seat is open because Seth Moulton is leaving the House to run for Senate.
A conversation with Micah Jones - Peabody Weekly News · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Charlie Baker, former Massachusetts Governor officialEndorsed Jones for Congress; campaign website and news page carry the announcement. Jones described the Baker–Polito administration as 'the gold standard' for bipartisanship in an October 11, 2026 WCVB interview. Exact endorsement date not stated. micahqjones.com
- Karyn Polito, former Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor officialCo-endorsed Jones alongside Charlie Baker per the campaign's news page announcement. Exact endorsement date not stated. micahqjones.com
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $449K
- Spent
- $260K
- Cash on hand
- $189K
As of Aug 12, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6MA06202(opens in a new tab)
Sources 14
- [1] 2026 Representative in Congress Sixth District(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [2] Micah Jones goes 'On the Record' about 6th District race(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [3] Republican Micah Jones aims to end Massachusetts ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [4] ELECTION '26: Jones pitches Baker-style Republicanism ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [5] A conversation with Micah Jones - Marblehead Weekly News(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
- [6] A conversation with Micah Jones - Peabody Weekly News(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
- [7] Dan Koh is pushing progressive policies, avoiding ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
- [8] Mass. CD6 candidate Micah Q. Jones interview(opens in a new tab) Sep 19, 2026
- [9] Jones for Congress | WBZ NewsRadio 1030 | NightSide with Dan Rea(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
- [10] Some Massachusetts Democratic candidates refuse to debate GOP opponents, mirroring national trend(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
- [11] Lucas: Don't underestimate a paratrooper(opens in a new tab) Sep 12, 2026
- [12] Opportunity - Micah Q. Jones for Congress(opens in a new tab) Jun 12, 2026
- [13] Security - Micah Q. Jones for Congress(opens in a new tab) Feb 3, 2026
- [14] News - Micah Q. Jones for Congress(opens in a new tab) Jan 21, 2026