Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., has officially secured the Democratic nomination for Massachusetts' 7th Congressional District after running unopposed in Tuesday's primary election. She will also face no Republican challenger in the November general election.
The district, which includes approximately three-quarters of Boston, is rated as Solid Democrat by the Cook Political Report. Pressley was first elected in 2018 as part of the progressive group known as "The Squad."
Despite her unopposed path to renomination, Pressley's personal finances and those of her husband have drawn scrutiny. Her most recent financial disclosure indicated a net worth of approximately $8 million, largely attributed to four rental properties in Massachusetts.
Her husband, Conan Harris, also faced scrutiny in July when a company he partners with received a $2 billion state contract for a new courthouse in Massachusetts. A key partner in CoJo Real Estate, John Barros, divested from the company due to ethical concerns regarding the contract's awarding process. Losing bidders are now engaged in a lawsuit, citing Barros' departure as evidence of impropriety, though Pressley herself is not implicated in the suit.
Pressley has remained active on the campaign trail, joining other Democratic candidates such as state Rep. Tram Nguyen, who is also running for District 6. Both have advocated for abolishing ICE, implementing Medicare for All, and ending military aid to Israel. Pressley has also campaigned with Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass.
Throughout the election cycle, Pressley has been a vocal critic of former President Donald Trump and the current Supreme Court. Following the Court's ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, which addressed racial gerrymandering, Pressley characterized the Trump administration as "anti-Black." She has also stated that "White supremacy is still alive and well" and that "Anti-Blackness will still be alive and well," asserting that these issues extend beyond any single presidential administration.
In April, Pressley described evictions as "an act of violence" when introducing legislation aimed at providing relief to individuals facing eviction.
