GOTV Intel

Katherine M. Clark

U.S. Representative, Massachusetts 5th Congressional District · Democrat

OfficeholderOn the 2026 ballotIncumbent · Massachusetts 5th Congressional District · Nov 3 General

Ballot status source: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth — 2026 State Election Candidates: Representative in Congress, Fifth District — 'Katherine M. Clark', Democratic · read Sep 24, 2026

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The District

What Massachusetts 5th Congressional District covers

Covers parts of Middlesex County, Norfolk County and Suffolk County.

Includes Framingham, Lexington (part), Waltham, Woburn (part), Medford (part), Stoneham, Winchester, Wellesley (part), Arlington, Malden, Belmont, Melrose and 6 more.

Map of Massachusetts 5th Congressional District with 265 precincts

265 precincts · District lines: Congressional lines: U.S. Census Bureau (1:500,000 cartographic boundary, 119th Congress) · Precinct lines: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth / MassGIS, Wards and Precincts 2022 (post-2020 precincts)

Results

Certified results for Massachusetts 5th Congressional District

U.S. House, District 5

2024 State Election · Nov 5, 2024
CandidateVotesShare
Katherine M. ClarkDemocratic286,68998.2%
All Others5,2011.8%

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U.S. House, District 5

2022 State Election · Nov 8, 2022
CandidateVotesShare
Katherine M. ClarkDemocratic203,99474.0%
Caroline ColarussoRepublican71,49125.9%
All Others1860.1%

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U.S. House, District 5

2020 State Election · Nov 3, 2020
CandidateVotesShare
Katherine M. ClarkDemocratic294,42774.3%
Caroline ColarussoRepublican101,35125.6%
All Others4050.1%

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Key Votes

The record

  • H.Con.Res. 93: War Powers Resolution — Iran (Sept. 15, 2026) — voted YesClose vote

    On Agreeing to the Resolution · tally 220–204 (9 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 213–0; I: 0–1; R: 7–203 · Roll call 307, 119th Congress, 2nd session

    Sep 15, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 8800: National Defense Authorization Act for FY2027 — voted NoClose vote

    On Passage · tally 216–212 (3 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 6–205; I: 1–0; R: 209–7 · Roll call 278, 119th Congress, 2nd session

    Jul 22, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.Con.Res. 86: War Powers Resolution — Iran (June 3, 2026) — voted YesClose vote

    On Agreeing to the Resolution · tally 215–208 (7 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 211–0; I: 0–1; R: 4–207 · Roll call 199, 119th Congress, 2nd session

    Jun 3, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 7567: Farm, Food, and National Security Act (farm bill) — voted No

    On Passage · tally 224–200 (6 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 14–197; I: 1–0; R: 209–3 · Roll call 154, 119th Congress, 2nd session

    Apr 30, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 7744: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 — voted NoClose vote

    On Passage · tally 221–209 (2 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 4–209; R: 217–0 · Roll call 87, 119th Congress, 2nd session

    Mar 5, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 7148: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (concur in Senate amendments) — voted NoClose vote

    On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments · tally 217–214 (1 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 21–193; R: 196–21 · Roll call 53, 119th Congress, 2nd session

    Feb 3, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 7148: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (House passage) — voted Yes

    On Passage · tally 341–88 (2 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 149–64; R: 192–24 · Roll call 45, 119th Congress, 2nd session

    Jan 22, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 4405: Epstein Files Transparency Act — voted Yes

    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · tally 427–1 (5 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 211–0; R: 216–1 · Roll call 289, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Nov 18, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source
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  • H.R. 5371: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 (ends shutdown; concur in Senate amendment) — voted NoClose vote

    On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment · tally 222–209 (2 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 6–207; R: 216–2 · Roll call 285, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Nov 12, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 3838: National Defense Authorization Act for FY2026 — voted No

    On Passage · tally 231–196 (5 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 17–192; R: 214–4 · Roll call 262, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Sep 10, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 3633: CLARITY Act (digital asset market structure) — voted No

    On Passage · tally 294–134 (4 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 78–134; R: 216–0 · Roll call 199, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Jul 17, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 1: One Big Beautiful Bill Act (final, concur in Senate amendment) — voted NoClose vote

    On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment · tally 218–214 · Passed · by party D: 0–212; R: 218–2 · Roll call 190, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Jul 3, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 4: Rescissions Act of 2025 — voted NoClose vote

    On Passage · tally 214–212 (6 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 0–208; R: 214–4 · Roll call 168, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Jun 12, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 1: One Big Beautiful Bill Act (House passage) — voted NoClose vote

    On Passage · tally 215–214 (2 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 0–212; R: 215–2 · Roll call 145, 119th Congress, 1st session

    May 22, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.J.Res. 88: Disapproval of EPA waiver for California vehicle emission standards — voted No

    On Passage · tally 246–164 (22 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 35–164; R: 211–0 · Roll call 114, 119th Congress, 1st session

    May 1, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.Con.Res. 14: FY2025 budget resolution (concur in Senate amendment) — voted NoClose vote

    On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment · tally 216–214 (3 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 0–212; R: 216–2 · Roll call 100, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Apr 10, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 22: SAVE Act (proof of citizenship to register) — voted NoClose vote

    On Passage · tally 220–208 (5 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 4–208; R: 216–0 · Roll call 102, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Apr 10, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 1968: Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 — voted NoClose vote

    On Passage · tally 217–213 (2 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 1–212; R: 216–1 · Roll call 70, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Mar 11, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 27: HALT Fentanyl Act — voted No

    On Passage · tally 312–108 (13 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 98–107; R: 214–1 · Roll call 33, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Feb 6, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • S. 5: Laken Riley Act (final passage) — voted No

    On Passage · tally 263–156 (14 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 46–156; R: 217–0 · Roll call 23, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Jan 22, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 28: Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act — voted NoClose vote

    On Passage · tally 218–206 (9 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 2–206; R: 216–0 · Roll call 12, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Jan 14, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 23: Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act — voted No

    On Passage · tally 243–140 (50 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 45–140; R: 198–0 · Roll call 7, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Jan 9, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 29: Laken Riley Act — voted No

    On Passage · tally 264–159 (11 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 48–159; R: 216–0 · Roll call 6, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Jan 7, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • Election of the Speaker (Jan. 3, 2025) — voted for Jeffries

    Election of the Speaker · tally Johnson (LA) 218 Jeffries 215 Emmer 1 · Johnson (LA) · Roll call 2, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Jan 3, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • Roll-call position (DW-NOMINATE)

    Score -0.4780 over 571 recorded votes. Negative left, positive right, −1 to +1. A computed statistic, not a government record.

    OSINT · Voteview (Lewis et al.) · source

Newest first. A close vote was decided by 5% of the votes cast or less (or 10 votes or fewer, under a fifth of the votes). Broke with party: voted against most of their party, where the record gives the party split.

Scorecards

  • Club for Growth scorecard, 2025: 7%

    7% on the Club for Growth's 2025 congressional scorecard; lifetime score 5%. The organization's own rating.

    Self-published · Club for Growth · source

  • AFL-CIO Legislative Scorecard, 2025: 100%

    100% on the AFL-CIO's 2025 Legislative Scorecard; lifetime score 99%. The organization's own rating.

    Self-published · AFL-CIO · source

  • League of Conservation Voters scorecard, 2025: 100%

    100% on LCV's 2025 National Environmental Scorecard; lifetime score 97%. The organization's own rating.

    Self-published · League of Conservation Voters · source

  • Heritage Action for America scorecard, 119th Congress: 0%

    0% on Heritage Action's 119th Congress scorecard (key votes and co-sponsorships, updated weekly while Congress is in session). The organization's own rating.

    Self-published · Heritage Action for America · source

Their Money

Campaign finance

Last Change
Profile updated · Sep 24
Raised
$4,561,411cycle to date through Aug 12
Cash on Hand
$2,047,792cycle to date through Aug 12
Spent
$3,940,007cycle to date through Aug 12
Debts Owed
$0cycle to date through Aug 12
Next Report Due
Q3 Report · Oct 15

View on FEC.govFEC, cycle to date through Aug 12, 2026

Top Payees

Who the campaign paid most, as its filing reports it.

  • Authentic Campaigns Inc$206,500.00
  • Molly Allen Associates Llc$195,881.54
  • The Blackwell Group Llc$170,970.33
  • Luminary Strategies$155,000.00
  • Gambit Strategies Llc$136,949.84

Campaign finance — Katherine Clark For Congress: Pre-Primary 2026, through Aug 12, 2026

Aug 12, 2026 · Official · Federal Election Commission

Finance Reports

  • Campaign finance — Katherine Clark For Congress: Pre-Primary 2026, through Aug 12, 2026

    Raised $4,561,411.02 this election cycle (as reported) · spent $3,940,006.81 · cash on hand $2,047,791.58 · debts owed by the committee $0.00 — through Aug 12, 2026. Where the money came from (cycle to date, as reported): Individuals $1,150,864.61 (25%); PACs and other political committees $1,848,507.10 (40%); Transfers from authorized committees $1,465,139.33 (32%); Other receipts (refunds, offsets, other) $96,899.98 (2%). Where it went (itemized operating expenditures this cycle, FEC-processed through Sep 20, 2026): fundraising $493,193.86; digital $448,333.84; media and advertising $137,809.84; compliance and treasurer $85,473.42; legal $47,365.40; polling $40,600.00.

    Aug 12, 2026 · Official · Federal Election Commission

  • Stock trades — periodic transaction reports 2024–2026

    6 periodic transaction reports filed with the House Clerk, 2024–2026; 20 transactions transcribed from 6 electronic reports.

    Jul 14, 2026 · Official · U.S. House Clerk

Money shows as the filings named here report it. Payees are who the campaign paid; individual contributors are not shown.

Advertising

Who is advertising for and against Katherine

  • Advertising summary — for and against (2026 cycle)

    For: own campaign on Google $56,800–$75,000 (ad ranges); outside Google ads $0–$0; Snap $10,896; broadcast TV not searched; FEC independent expenditures $0. Against: outside Google ads $0–$0; opponent campaign ads $0–$0; Snap $0; broadcast TV not searched; FEC independent expenditures $0. 2026 cycle. Broadcast TV: not yet searched. Meta not included.

    Sep 2, 2026 · Official · Ads summary (2026 cycle)

  • Google/YouTube ads — Katherine Clark for Congress (supporting)

    The candidate's own campaign (Katherine Clark for Congress). 10 ads since Nov 2024; $56,800–$75,000 (Google creative spend ranges).

    Sep 2, 2026 · Official · Google Political Ads Transparency Report (bundle updated 2026-09-23 21:37 PT) · source

  • Snapchat ads — Katherine Clark for Congress (supporting)

    The candidate's own campaign (Katherine Clark for Congress). 6 ads since Nov 2024; $10,896–$10,896 (Snap disclosed USD (exact)).

    Sep 1, 2026 · Official · Snap Political Ads Library (PoliticalAds.zip 2025–2026) · source

Spend as each platform or filing reports it. Each line is a separate measure, and they are not added together.

In Their Words

What they have said, on the record

“This is not a Republican or Democratic issue. This is an American issue. And it is a global issue.”
Whip Clark: Democrats Will Put People First in the People's House — on AI safetySep 17, 2026 · Official · U.S. House press release [Official] · source
“We see your family, and we are going to fight for you. We’re going to fight to lower those costs. Of groceries, of housing, of childcare and elder care. We’re going to make sure that when you need a doctor, you can afford to go to one, and it can be close by to where you live.”
Whip Clark: Democrats Will Put People First in the People's HouseSep 17, 2026 · Official · U.S. House press release [Official] · source
“Americans can’t work any harder. They need a government that is working for them. That is the promise of the Democratic Caucus.”
Whip Clark: Democrats Will Put People First in the People's HouseSep 17, 2026 · Official · U.S. House press release [Official] · source
“Israel has the right to exist as a sovereign, secure, and democratic Jewish state. They have the right to defend their people and their territory. The United States should continue to have a strong strategic alliance with Israel and support its defense against governments and proxy groups that seek its destruction. We must continue to support Israel’s defensive systems like the Iron Dome, David’s Sling, and Arrow and Thaad — which are not impacted by this amendment. And we must fight against the scourge of antisemitism whenever and wherever it appears.”
Whip Clark Statement on Massie Amendment to GOP Foreign Aid Budget BillJul 15, 2026 · Official · U.S. House press release [Official] · source
“Women take the brunt of any particular economic hardship, If we’re doing right by women, we are going to be doing right by everyone.”
Minority Whip Katherine Clark prioritizes affordability and accountability in 2026 campaignFeb 22, 2026 · Press · Waltham Times · source
“Most households are having a hard time meeting the basics.”
Minority Whip Katherine Clark prioritizes affordability and accountability in 2026 campaignFeb 22, 2026 · Press · Waltham Times · source

In the News

Press coverage

Headlines link to the original reporting, captured on the date shown.

Reach Them

Websites and accounts

  • Campaign website and social accounts

    Campaign site: https://katherineclark.org/; x: https://x.com/RepKClark

    Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Candidate's own channels · source

  • Public social accounts

    X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube

    Self-published · Public accounts posted by the subject

The Paper Trail

Filings, results and exhibits

  • On the Nov. 3, 2026 general election ballot for U.S. Representative, MA-05 — Democratic

    Listed as “Katherine M. Clark”, Democratic. No other certified candidate in the race.

    Sep 24, 2026 · Official · State election authority (certified candidate list) · source

  • Sponsored travel — Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance and EcoFlight

    Moab, UT, 8/16/2026 to 8/19/2026. Original filing, filed by Shelby Davis-Prettiman.

    Aug 16, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Global Women's Innovation Network (GlobalWIN)

    United Kingdom, 7/26/2026 to 8/1/2026. Original filing, filed by Seryeung Lee.

    Jul 26, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Innovative Future Collective, Inc.

    San Francisco, CA, 7/7/2026 to 7/9/2026. Original filing, filed by Ashley Bykerk.

    Jul 7, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — US-Ireland Partnership for Growth

    Ireland, 6/15/2026 to 6/19/2026. Original filing, filed by Xenia Ruiz.

    Jun 15, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Global Women's Innovation Network (GlobalWIN)

    Switzerland, 5/25/2026 to 5/31/2026. Original filing, filed by Xenia Ruiz.

    May 25, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Center Forward

    Boston, MA, 5/4/2026 to 5/8/2026. Original filing, filed by Laila Goharioon.

    May 4, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Jobs for the Future, the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

    New Orleans, LA, 4/7/2026 to 4/9/2026. Original filing, filed by Ashley Bykerk.

    Apr 7, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Global Women's Innovation Network (GlobalWIN)

    New York, NY, 3/30/2026 to 3/31/2026. Original filing, filed by Taylor Smith.

    Mar 30, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Global Women's Innovation Network (GlobalWIN)

    Mexico, 9/23/2025 to 9/26/2025. Original filing, filed by Robin Juliano.

    Sep 23, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — National Association of Counties

    Jackson Hole, WY, Bozeman, MT, 6/17/2025 to 6/20/2025. Original filing, filed by Shelby Davis-Prettiman.

    Jun 17, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Global Women's Innovation Network (GlobalWIN)

    Italy, 5/27/2025 to 5/31/2025. Original filing, filed by Robin Juliano.

    May 27, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — US-Ireland Partnership for Growth

    Ireland, 2/16/2025 to 2/21/2025. Original filing, filed by Taylor Smith.

    Feb 16, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — National Association of Counties

    Las Vegas, NV, St. George, UT, 9/3/2024 to 9/6/2024. Original filing, filed by Allison Blankenship.

    Sep 3, 2024 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — American Lands Project

    Fairbanks, AK, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, AK, 8/3/2024 to 8/9/2024. Original filing, filed by Shelby Davis-Prettiman.

    Aug 3, 2024 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies

    San Francisco, CA, 4/22/2024 to 4/25/2024. Original filing, filed by Leah Han.

    Apr 22, 2024 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Global Women's Innovation Network (GlobalWIN)

    New York, NY, 4/4/2024 to 4/6/2024. Original filing, filed by Courtney Cochran.

    Apr 4, 2024 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — National Association of Counties

    Los Angeles, CA, Costa Mesa, CA, 2/20/2024 to 2/23/2024. Original filing, filed by Allison Blankenship.

    Feb 20, 2024 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — National Association of Counties

    Flagstaff, AZ, Sedona, AZ, 6/27/2023 to 6/30/2023. Amendment filing, filed by Allison Blankenship.

    Jun 27, 2023 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — National Association of Counties

    Sedona, AZ, Flagstaff, AZ, 6/27/2023 to 6/30/2023. Original filing, filed by Allison Blankenship.

    Jun 27, 2023 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere, Inc (CARE)

    Quito, Ecuador, 8/7/2022 to 8/11/2022. Original filing, filed by Casey Davison.

    Aug 7, 2022 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Center Forward

    Middleburg, VA, 11/12/2021 to 11/14/2021. Original filing, filed by Xavier Ruiz.

    Nov 12, 2021 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • U.S. Representative · MA-05

    Democrat · Incumbent · On the 2026 ballot

    Official

Not on file for Katherine yet: Polls. Coverage varies by state and office.

File read Sep 25, 2026. Each item names its source. Record ID p_7j25c5p99.

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