The 2024 Massachusetts House of Representatives election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, with the primary election to be held on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.[2] Massachusetts voters will select all 160 members of the State House to serve two-year terms in the Massachusetts General Court.[3] The election will coincide with United States national elections and Massachusetts state elections, including U.S. Senate, U.S. House, U.S. President, and Massachusetts Senate.[4]
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Following the previous election in 2022, Democrats started 2023 with 134 members and went into the 2024 election with a 133-seat supermajority over the 25 Republicans and one Independent.[a] Republicans would have to net 56 seats to flip control of the chamber.[5]
Retirements
editFifteen incumbents will not seek re-election.
Democrats
edit- 4th Barnstable: Sarah Peake is retiring.[6]
- Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket: Dylan Fernandes is retiring to run for State Senate.[7]
- 3rd Berkshire: William Pignatelli is retiring.[8]
- 8th Bristol: Paul Schmid is retiring.[9]
- 10th Bristol: William M. Straus is retiring.[10]
- 11th Essex: Peter Capano is retiring.[11]
- 2nd Hampshire: Daniel R. Carey is retiring to run for Hampshire County Clerk of Courts.[12]
- 11th Middlesex: Kay Khan is retiring.[13]
- 12th Middlesex: Ruth Balser is retiring.[14]
- 7th Norfolk: William Driscoll is retiring to run for State Senate.[15]
- 13th Norfolk: Denise Garlick is retiring.[16]
- 9th Plymouth: Gerard Cassidy is retiring.[16]
Republicans
edit- 1st Bristol: F. Jay Barrows is retiring.[17]
- 1st Plymouth: Matt Muratore is retiring to run for State Senate.[18]
- 8th Plymouth: Angelo D'Emilia is retiring.[16]
Resignation
editOne seat was left vacant on the day of the general election due to resignation in 2024.
Democrats
edit- 6th Plymouth: Josh S. Cutler resigned February 4 to become Massachusetts' Undersecretary of Apprenticeship, Work-Based Learning, and Policy.[1]
2023-2024 Special Elections
editSources for special election results: [19][20][21]
2023 Special: 9th Suffolk
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic Party Primary Results | ||||
Democratic | John Francis Moran | 1,758 | 86.26% | |
Democratic | Amparo Ortiz | 280 | 13.74% | |
Total votes | 2,038 | 100.00% | ||
Republican Party Primary Results | ||||
Republican | Roy A. Owens[b] | 1 | 100.00% | |
Total votes | 1 | 100.00% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | John Francis Moran | 1,356 | 99.85% | |
Republican | Roy A. Owens[b] | 2 | 0.15% | |
Total votes | 1,358 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic hold |
2023 Special: 10th Suffolk
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic Party Primary Results | ||||
Democratic | Bill MacGregor | 3,261 | 43.68% | |
Democratic | Robert Patrick Orthman | 2,391 | 32.03% | |
Democratic | Celia S. Segel | 1,813 | 24.29% | |
Total votes | 7,465 | 100.00% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Bill MacGregor | 2,579 | 96.30% | |
Democratic | Robert Patrick Orthman[b] | 99 | 3.70% | |
Total votes | 2,678 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic hold |
2024 Special: 6th Worcester
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican Party Primary Results | ||||
Republican | John J. Marsi, Jr | 1,189 | 53.25% | |
Republican | David S. Adams | 1,044 | 46.75% | |
Total votes | 2,233 | 100.00% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | John J. Marsi, Jr | 4,511 | 96.82% | |
Republican | David S. Adams[b] | 110 | 2.36% | |
Democratic | Jeanne Renaud Costello[b] | 38 | 0.82% | |
Total votes | 4,659 | 100.00% | ||
Republican hold |
Summary of results by State House district
editItalics denote an open seat held by the incumbent party; bold text denotes a gain for a party.[22][23]
Detailed Results
editSources for election results:[32][33]
See also
edit- 2024 United States elections
- 2024 United States presidential election in Massachusetts
- 2024 United States Senate election in Massachusetts
- 2024 United States House of Representatives elections in Massachusetts
- 2024 Massachusetts Senate election
- 2021–2022 Massachusetts legislature
- 2023–2024 Massachusetts legislature
Notes
edit- ^ a b c Representative Josh S. Cutler (D) resigned on February 4, 2024.[1]
- ^ a b c d e The candidate ran a write-in campaign in this election.
- ^ Representative Kassner assumed office on February 3, 2023.[24]
- ^ Previously Contested. Incumbent Leonard Mirra (R) was seated in January 2023 as a "hold-over" representative while a Special House Committee examined the vote returns for each candidate, which were certified in having Kristin Kassner (D) winning by 1 vote. The Special House Committee, in a 2-1 vote, decided in favor of Kristin Kassner.[25]
- ^ Previously Contested. Vacant while a Special House Committee reviewed the vote returns for each candidate. The committee ruled in favor of Margaret Scarsdale (D). She assumed office on January 18, 2023.[25]
- ^ Representative Jon Santiago resigned on March 1, 2023. John F. Moran won the subsequent special election and assumed office on June 8, 2023.[26][27]
- ^ Representative Edward F. Coppinger resigned on February 28, 2023. Bill MacGregor won the subsequent special election and assumed office on June 8, 2023.[28][29]
- ^ Representative Peter Durant resigned on November 29, 2023. John Marsi won the subsequent special election and assumed office on March 27, 2024.[30][31]
References
edit- ^ a b Doran, Sam (January 7, 2024). "South Shore state rep is leaving his post. Here's where he's going". The Patriot Ledger. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
- ^ "2024 State Primary Election Dates". National Conference of State Legislatures. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ "The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts". Massachusetts General Court. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ "2024 Massachusetts Elections - Official Results". Massachusetts Secretary of State. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ "Massachusetts House of Representatives elections, 2024". Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ Basile, John (January 19, 2024). "Sarah Peake will not seek reelection". WCAI. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
- ^ Genter, Ethan (December 1, 2023). "Dylan Fernandes Will Run for Mainland Senate Seat". Vineyard Gazette. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
- ^ "State Rep. Pignatelli giving up his Berkshires House seat". Spectrum News 1. February 6, 2024. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
- ^ Weisberg, Tim (February 14, 2024). "Westport State Representative Paul Schmid not seeking re-election". WBSM. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
- ^ Weisberg, Tim (March 21, 2024). "Mattapoisett State Representative Bill Straus will not seek re-election". WBSM. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
- ^ Short, Sidnee (February 27, 2024). "State Rep. Capano announces decision not to run for reelection". ItemLive. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
- ^ McCorkindale, Emma (February 17, 2024). "State Rep. Carey announced run for Hampshire County Clerk of Courts". WWLP. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
- ^ Jackson, Martina (February 27, 2024). "Newton Representative Kay Khan will not seek re-election in November". Fig City News. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
- ^ Mintz, Sam (February 19, 2024). "Brookline, Newton state Rep. Ruth Balser is retiring after 25 years in the State House". Brookline News. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
- ^ Doran, Sam (March 26, 2024). "Milton Rep. Driscoll seeking open Senate seat". State House News Service. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
- ^ a b c Garrity, Kelly; Kashinsky, Lisa (February 16, 2024). "The end of several eras on Beacon Hill". Politico. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
A slate of seasoned representatives including Denise Garlick, Gerry Cassidy, Angelo D'Emilia, Paul Schmid III and Daniel Carey (who's running for county court clerk) are also on their way out.
- ^ Peterson, Stephen (March 6, 2024). "Longtime Mansfield Republican state rep Jay Barrows not seeking re-election". The Sun Chronicle. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
- ^ Thys, Fred (January 24, 2024). "As expected, Muratore announces bid for state Senate". Plymouth Independent. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
- ^ "Special General Election: 2023-2024 - State House". Massachusetts Secretary of State. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
- ^ Kuznitz, Alison (May 3, 2023). "Moran, MacGregor Poised To Take Boston-Based House Seats". NBC Boston. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
- ^ Borondy, Kinga (February 6, 2023). "Special election: Dudley Selectman John Marsi in line for House seat after primary win". Telegram & Gazette. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
- ^ "2024 Massachusetts Elections - Official Results - State House". Massachusetts Secretary of State. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
- ^ "Massachusetts House of Representatives elections, 2024".
- ^ "State Rep. Kristin Kassner Finally Sworn-In On One Vote Majority". WBZ News Radio 1030. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
- ^ a b Lisinski, Chris (January 9, 2023). "Massachusetts House committee to hold hearings on contested elections". CBS Boston. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
- ^ "2023 Massachusetts Elections - Official Results - Special Elections - State House". Massachusetts Secretary of State. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
- ^ Kuznitz, Alison (May 3, 2023). "Moran, MacGregor Poised To Take Boston-Based House Seats". NBC Boston. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
- ^ "2023 Massachusetts Elections - Official Results - Special Elections - State House". Massachusetts Secretary of State. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
- ^ Kuznitz, Alison (May 3, 2023). "Moran, MacGregor Poised To Take Boston-Based House Seats". NBC Boston. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
- ^ "2024 Massachusetts Elections - Official Results - Special Elections - State House". Massachusetts Secretary of State. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
- ^ Borondy, Kinga (February 6, 2023). "Special election: Dudley Selectman John Marsi in line for House seat after primary win". Telegram & Gazette. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
- ^ "2024 Massachusetts Elections - Official Results - State Representative". Massachusetts Secretary of State. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
- ^ "Massachusetts House of Representatives elections, 2024".
External links
edit- State Legislature
- Election at Ballotpedia
- Government Documents Round Table of the American Library Association, "Massachusetts", Voting & Elections Toolkits
- "Massachusetts: Election Tools, Deadlines, Dates, Rules, and Links", Vote.org, Oakland, CA
- "League of Women Voters of Massachusetts". (State affiliate of the U.S. League of Women Voters)