Polling Average
80%60%40%20%0%
17%
64%
MA-04 Democratic nominee?
$38.4K
SEP 16, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleIndependent researcher (artificial intelligence and policy)
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationMassachusetts
BackgroundIndependent researcher (artificial intelligence and policy)
Show moreShow less
EducationUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst (B.A., Economics)
Notable personal detailsJason Poulos is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Massachusetts’s 4th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He is an independent researcher focused on artificial intelligence and policy. He studied at UMass Amherst and earned a Ph.D. at UC Berkeley, and he has held postdoctoral appointments including work connected to AI and health policy.
SourcesShowHide
fec.govpoulos.housenewtonbeacon.orgpoulos.aithecandidate.comelectionhistory.ct.goveverything.explained.todayen.wikipedia.orgopencampaign.comwbur.orgstandwithcrypto.orgnj.govdocquery.fec.govarxiv.orgreddit.comprogressivemass.comjasonknight.orgseattletimes.comfactcheck.orgwgbh.orgx.comballotpedia.orgfigcitynews.comwpri.comprospect.orgbcheights.comjpost.comcommondreams.orglocalcandidates.orgfacebook.cominstagram.comdemocrats-armedservices.house.govgovinfo.govkaine.senate.gov
Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports higher taxes on the very wealthy and corporations (including a billionaire/wealth tax and corporate taxes on automation) and expands social spending to fund programs such as Medicare for All and a universal basic income. Advocates shifting tax burdens to wealthy actors to finance expanded social programs and worker protections.
Healthcare
Supports Medicare-for-All and universal access to quality healthcare; advocates removing employer-tied coverage and expanding public healthcare as part of campaign policy.
Show moreShow less
Immigration & Border
Supports ending qualified immunity for ICE and CBP agents, abolishing ICE, and defunding the Department of Homeland Security; frames ICE and expanded DHS funding as a deportation-focused enforcement apparatus that should be dismantled and resources redirected to social programs. Advocates accountability for immigration enforcement and opposes expanded detention and deportation practices.
Climate & Energy
Supports the Green New Deal as a federal framework to address the climate crisis, calls for comprehensive action at the scale and speed science demands, and criticizes carbon offsets as a way for corporations to avoid real emissions reductions. Advocates climate justice and policy measures that prioritize rapid decarbonization and accountability for polluters.
Polls
MA-04 Democratic nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
MA-04 Democratic nominee?
Endorsers of Jason Poulos for MA-04 Democratic nominee?
Foxborough Democratic Town Committee
Political organization
Foxborough Democratic Town Committee unanimously endorsed Jason Poulos.
Organize for Peace
Public endorsement
Organize for Peace endorsed Jason Poulos for U.S. House in Massachusetts.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$41.2K
$30.9K
$20.6K
$10.3K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$41.2K
$20.4K
$20.8K
$1.2K
Source: FEC
New updates coming soon
We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
- News