Richard Neal

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Richard E Neal

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth February 14, 1949 (Age: 77)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Richard Neal holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science and a Master of Arts in public administration. Early in his career, he served as an assistant to a mayor and was elected to the city council, eventually becoming its president. He was elected mayor, overseeing significant economic growth. Neal transitioned to federal service as a U.S. Representative, where he became a prominent figure in legislative activities, notably as the Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Committee.

Political Ideas

Richard Neal's political identity is marked by a blend of progressive advocacy with a pragmatic focus on regional economic interests. His legislative record reveals an unexpected convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations, indicating a highly calculated approach to protecting regional industrial interests. Neal's commitment to comprehensive immigration reform and gun control legislation, coupled with his advocacy for enhanced Social Security benefits, showcases a nuanced ideological stance that balances liberal values with a keen awareness of local economic dynamics.

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2026: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ACTIVE

Election History

Massachusetts House of Representatives 1st District

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(Incumbent) Competing Candidates: Jeromie Whalen , Nadia Milleron

2024: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Massachusetts 1st District, U.S.A. House of Representatives

223,325 votes (62.40%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Joint Committee on Taxation
Ways and Means
2022: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

2022 Massachusetts's 1st congressional district election

157,635 votes (61.50%)

Win
2020: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Massachusetts's 1st congressional district, 2020

275,376 votes (96.50%)

Win
2018: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Massachusetts' 1st congressional district, 2018

211,790 votes (97.60%)

Win
2016: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Massachusetts's 1st congressional district, 2016

235,803 votes (73.30%)

Win
2014: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Massachusetts's 1st congressional district, 2014

167,612 votes (98.00%)

Win
2012: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Massachusetts's 1st congressional district, 2012

261,936 votes (98.40%)

Win
2010: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Massachusetts's 2nd congressional district election, 2010

122,547 votes (57.30%)

Win
2008: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Massachusetts's 2nd congressional district election, 2008

234,369 votes (98.47%)

Win
2006: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Massachusetts's 2nd congressional district election, 2006

164,939 votes (98.65%)

Win
2004: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Massachusetts's 2nd congressional district election, 2004

217,682 votes (98.73%)

Win