U.S. Representative
James P. McGovern
Massachusetts District 2
DemocratProgressive
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Voting Profile
Legislative Record
Most Active Policy Areas
#1 healthcare#2 budget#3 agriculture#4 defense#5 other
275
Votes Analyzed
Data sources: voteview, congress.gov
Political Position
Ideology Spectrum
-0.54Progressive
Representative McGovern is a progressive Democrat whose voting record places him to the left of his party's average. His NOMINATE score of -0.538 indicates he consistently supports liberal positions on legislation, making him one of the more progressive members of the House Democratic caucus.
LiberalModerateConservative
Democrat avg
More liberal than the average Democrat (-0.38)
Data source: VoteView NOMINATE scores (UCLA/UC San Diego)
Policy Positions
Category Breakdown
275
total votes analyzed
Overview
James P. McGovern has represented Massachusetts in the U.S. House of Representatives with a voting record that reflects progressive priorities. His legislative activity spans multiple policy areas, with particularly significant engagement on healthcare and budget matters. With 275 recorded votes analyzed, McGovern has shown strong support for healthcare legislation, voting on 147 healthcare-related measures. His voting patterns suggest consistent alignment with Democratic Party positions while often taking stances further left than the party mainstream. His committee work and floor votes demonstrate engagement across agriculture, defense, and financial policy areas. The breadth of his voting record reflects the diverse responsibilities of a long-serving House member.
Key Positions
- •Strong engagement on healthcare policy with extensive voting record in this area
- •Supportive of defense-related measures with 75% yea votes in that category
- •Active on agricultural policy, reflecting interests relevant to his constituents
- •Generally supportive of budget legislation with 58% yea voting rate
- •Progressive positioning within the Democratic caucus on most issues
By Policy Area
Healthcare147
49% yea51% nay
Budget & Spending45
58% yea42% nay
Agriculture43
60% yea40% nay
Defense12
75% yea25% nay
Other10
60% yea40% nay
Banking & Finance9
56% yea44% nay
Analysis updated: January 9, 2026
Campaign Finance
Follow the Money
Includes all authorized campaign committees (principal committee, joint fundraising, and other authorized committees). Outside spending by Super PACs and independent groups is shown separately below. Verify on FEC.gov →
Career: $15.8M
Fundraising Over Time
Raised per election cycleSpent
Contribution Sources
Individual$558K
74%
PAC / Committees$199K
26%
Individual Breakdown
Itemized (>$200)
$410K
Small Dollar (<$200)
$147K
Donation Sizes
Under $200
$210K · 38%
$200 – 499
$41K · 7%
$500 – 999
$58K · 10%
$1,000 – 1,999
$69K · 12%
$2,000+
$180K · 32%
Share of individual contribution dollars by donation size, current election cycle.
Where the Money Comes From
In-state (MA)$234K · 57%
Out-of-state$176K · 43%
Itemized individual contributions only (donations over $200 report the donor's state). Small-dollar donations are not included because the FEC does not itemize them.
MA
$234K
DC
$46K
NY
$36K
VA
$35K
MD
$10K
KY
$8K
CA
$6K
TX
$6K
Top Contributors
Top Contributing Industries
Top Donor Employers
NOT EMPLOYED$118K
SELF$23K
STUDENT$14K
RETIRED$13K
CASSIDY & ASSOCIATES$12K
HOMEMAKER$8K
BLOOMBERG L.P.$7K
PERSIVIA$7K
HARRY MILLER CO. LLC$7K
CORBIN STRATEGIES LLC$5K
STRATEGIC MARKETING INNOVATIONS$5K
HB STRATEGIES$4K
Employer as self-reported by itemized donors. “Not Employed” and “Self-Employed” typically rank highest for small-dollar campaigns and include retirees.
Where the Money Goes
Spending by Purpose
Other / Uncategorized
$588K
Contributions
$206K
Administrative
$13K
Advertising
$9K
Materials
$4K
Fundraising
$500
Purpose categories are self-reported on FEC filings; large “Other” totals are common.
Top Payees
1.$250K
DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE
2.$124K
AMERICAN EXPRESS
3.$94K
MANDATE MEDIA
4.$85K
ZAMANI, JASMINE
5.$42K
TROOP, JOSH D
6.$41K
PAYCHEX INC
7.$24K
M&T BANK CREDIT CARD
8.$21K
TOTH, ANDREW G
Detailed Breakdown
Expenditures
Operating Costs
$549K
Operating Offsets
$143.02
Net Operating
$549K
Refunds
Individual Refunds
$1K
Outside Spending (Super PACs)
Supporting
$3K
Opposing
$116K
Total Outside Spending
$119K
Top Outside Spenders
01
$85KNATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
-$85K
02
$22KWESTERN REPRESENTATION PAC
-$22K
03
$8KVOTERS FOR CHOICE/FRIENDS OF FAMILY PLANNING
-$8K
04
$2KINTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF POLICE OFFICERS LOCAL 504
+$2K
05
$520.04NATIONAL NURSES UNITED FOR PATIENT PROTECTION
+$520.04
06
$220AMERICANS FOR DEMOCRATIC ACTION INC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
-$220
07
$195.45PLANNED PARENTHOOD VOTES
+$195.45
08
$68.38NEA ADVOCACY FUND
+$68.38
Independent expenditures are made without coordination with the candidate. Source: FEC Schedule E filings.
Coverage: 1/1/2025 – 6/30/2026FEC: H4MA03022Updated: 8/12/2026Source: FEC.gov (all authorized committees)
Voting Record
Congressional Votes
275 votes across 12 categories