Boxford
2026 Election Candidates
OVERVIEW
We have compiled the following information as a quick reference sheet for the upcoming 2026 Midterm Elections and will provide updates as the situation changes.
This year, Boxford has no fewer than three Democratic primary races: (1) the 18th Essex Massachusetts State House District; (2) Massachusetts Sixth District in the House of Representatives, and (3) for the seat of Massachusetts’ junior representative in the U.S. Senate.
The Commonwealth Secretary of State has prepared an excellent overview of the primary process (how to vote in a primary, when primaries are held, and other important information).
DATES
BoxfordDems Caucus
Election of Delegates for the MassDems Nominating Convention
Mar. 5. 2026, 7-9 p.m. at Center at 10 Elm
Massachusetts Democratic Party’s 2026 Nominating Convention
Endorsement of state-wide primary candidates
May 29-30, 2026, Worcester DCU Center (Link)
Forms for elected delegates: 2026 Questionnaire | Fee Payment | Fee Waiver | Add-on Delegate | Convention Rules
Massachusetts Primaries
Sept. 1, 2026, 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. at Boxford Town Hall
National
Nov. 3, 2026, 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. at Boxford Town Hall
Please note that you must reside in Boxford and be a REGISTERED DEMOCRAT at the time of voting (by March 5) to vote in our March 5 BoxfordDems Caucus and/or to run as one of Boxford’s 5 (or 4 alternate) delegates to attend the MassDems 2026 Nominating Convention in Worcester on May 29-30,
To register as a Democrat, contact the Town Clerk or go the Voting & Elections page of the Boxford Town website. If you’re interested in learning more about running as a delegate, let us know at chair@boxforddems.org or tell us at the caucus meeting.
VOTERS
At last count (Jan. 2026), town voters were distributed as follows. Precincts and average voter age in second line.
Democratic Party
Voters: 975 (Active 942, Inactive 33)
Precinct 1 (Essex 18th): 291
Precincts 2 & 3 (Essex 14th): 683
Avg. age: 54.1 yrs
Republican Party
Voters: 911 (Active 868, Inactive 43)
Precinct 1 (Essex 18th): 331
Precincts 2 & 3 (Essex 14th): 580
Avg. age: 56.6 yrs
Unenrolled
Voters: 4,451 (Active 4,214, Inactive 237)
Precinct 1 (Essex 18th): 1,479
Precincts 2 & 3 (Essex 14th): 2,972
Avg. age: 50.9 yrs
Other Parties
Voters: 60 (Active 60)
Precinct 1 (Essex 18th): 18
Precincts 2 & 3 (Essex 14th): 42
Avg. age: 49.1 yrs
Comprises America First Party, American Independent Party, Conservative Party, Green Party USA, Green-Rainbow Party, Interdependent 3rd Party, Libertarian, Massachusetts Independent Party, New Alliance Party, Pirate Party, Pizza Party, Socialist Party, United Independent Party, and Veterans Party America.
MASSACHUSETTS STATE HOUSE
18th Essex
Each of Massachusetts’ 160 State House districts has some 44,000 constituents.
Boxford votes for two of Massachusetts’ 160 State House seats: 18th Essex (Boxford’s Precinct 1) is shared with Andover, North Andover, and Tewksbury — currently held by State Rep. Tram Nguyen. The other is 14th Essex (Boxford’s Precincts 2 and 3) shared with Amesbury, Groveland, North Andover, and West Newbury, which is held by State Rep. Adrianne Ramos
The 18th Essex seat is being vacated as Rep. Tram Nguyen pursues national office in the primary for U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton’s vacated seat as he runs in the U.S. Senate Democratic primary race.
CANDIDATES
DEMOCRATS
Connor Murray (Andover)
(Link to campaign)
REPUBLICANS
Christopher Shepley (Andover)
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Massachusetts Sixth District
Each of Massachusetts’ nine congressional districts has some 790,000 constituents.
Rep. Seth Moulton has decided to challenge Senator Ed Markey in the 2026 Democratic primaries, which leaves his MA-06 seat open.
The Democratic Primary Election on September 1, 2026 will determine who will meet the Republican in the Midterm Election on Nov. 3, 2026.
CANDIDATES
DEMOCRATS
Beth Andres-Beck (Middleton)
(Link to campaign)
John Beccia (Lynnfield)
(Link to campaign)
Jamie Belsito (Topsfield)
(Link to campaign)
Rachel Creemers (Salem)
(Link to campaign)
Rick Jakious (Swampscott)
(Link to campaign)
Dan Koh (Andover)
(Link to campaign)
Mariah Lancaster (Salem)
(Link to campaign)
Tram Nguyen (Andover)
(Link to campaign)
REPUBLICANS
Micah Jones (Essex)
John Field (Salem)
U.S. SENATE
Massachusetts Junior Senator
Rep. Seth Moulton, Alex Rikleen, and William Gates have decided to challenge Senator Ed Markey in the 2026 Democratic primaries.
The Democratic Primary Election on September 1, 2026 will determine who will meet the Republican in the Midterm Election on Nov. 3, 2026.
CANDIDATES
DEMOCRATS
REPUBLICANS
John Deaton
Nathan Beck