Biography
Jacob Daniel Auchincloss, born on January 29, 1988, in Newton, Massachusetts, is an American politician, businessman, and military officer serving as the U.S. Representative for Massachusetts's 4th congressional district since 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served on the Newton City Council from 2015 to 2021. Raised in Newton, he is the son of a surgeon and a scientist, and he grew up in the Jewish faith. After graduating from Harvard College, Auchincloss joined the U.S. Marine Corps, where he commanded infantry in Afghanistan and special operations in Panama. He currently holds the rank of major in the Marine Corps Reserve. In Congress, Auchincloss focuses on infrastructure, housing, life sciences, and energy policy.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Government and Economics from Harvard University
- Master of Business Administration in Finance from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management
Political Experience
- Elected to the Newton City Council in 2015; re-elected in 2017 and 2019
- Chair of the Transportation and Public Safety Committee on the Newton City Council
- Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2020; re-elected unopposed in 2022 and 2024
- Serves on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and China
Notable Achievements
- Delivered the first congressional speech generated by artificial intelligence, advocating for the creation of a U.S.–Israel artificial intelligence center
- Advocates for infrastructure development, housing affordability, and clean energy initiatives
- Emphasizes a centrist approach, promoting bipartisan cooperation in a politically diverse landscape
Auchincloss resides in Newtonville, Massachusetts, with his wife, Michelle, their son, Teddy, their daughter, Grace, and their Labrador Retriever, Donut.
