Bristol County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026

Christopher Matthew Markey (Democratic) and Seth Thomas Aitken (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for District Attorney, Bristol District.

An open seat: incumbent Thomas Quinn III is retiring. Democrat Chris Markey and Republican Seth Aitken were each unopposed on September 1 and meet on the November 3 ballot, per the New Bedford Light. This is the rare Massachusetts district attorney contest with candidates from both parties in November.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

John Thomas Saunders (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Bristol County Commissioner.

One seat on the three-member commission is up in 2026; the sitting commissioner is the only certified candidate in either party, per the official county roster and certified lists.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Christopher T. Saunders (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Bristol County Treasurer.

The only certified candidate in either party.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Thomas Cleary Hoye, Jr. (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Register of Probate, Bristol County.

The only certified candidate in either party.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Paul Richard Feeney

DemocraticIncumbent

Paul Richard Feeney is the Democratic state senator for the Bristol and Norfolk District, according to the Massachusetts legislature's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Paul Richard Feeney (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts Senate, Bristol and Norfolk District; Paul Richard Feeney is the sitting member, per the Massachusetts Senate's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Nominees were chosen at the September 1, 2026 primary or, where only one candidate qualified for a party, print unopposed; Massachusetts elects this seat by plurality vote. Unenrolled and third-party candidates who qualify by nomination paper are not reflected in primary results and are not yet available from a certified source; check the Secretary of the Commonwealth's November list once published. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Michael J. Rodrigues

DemocraticIncumbent

Michael J. Rodrigues is the Democratic nominee for Massachusetts Senate, First Bristol and Plymouth District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of the Commonwealth's September 1, 2026 primary results. Michael J. Rodrigues is a sitting member for the district, per the Massachusetts Senate's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Rodrigues is a UMass Dartmouth graduate and president and treasurer of ABC Floor Covering, a family-owned business in Westport, per senatorrodrigues.com. Rodrigues has served in the Massachusetts Senate since 2010 and chairs the Senate Committee on Ways and Means, per senatorrodrigues.com.

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Michael J. Rodrigues (Democratic), Gabriel Boomer Amaral (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts Senate, First Bristol and Plymouth District; Michael J. Rodrigues is the sitting member, per the Massachusetts Senate's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Nominees were chosen at the September 1, 2026 primary or, where only one candidate qualified for a party, print unopposed; Massachusetts elects this seat by plurality vote. Unenrolled and third-party candidates who qualify by nomination paper are not reflected in primary results and are not yet available from a certified source; check the Secretary of the Commonwealth's November list once published. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

William J. Driscoll, Jr (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts Senate, Norfolk, Plymouth and Bristol District; William J. Driscoll, Jr is the sitting member, per the Massachusetts Senate's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Nominees were chosen at the September 1, 2026 primary or, where only one candidate qualified for a party, print unopposed; Massachusetts elects this seat by plurality vote. Unenrolled and third-party candidates who qualify by nomination paper are not reflected in primary results and are not yet available from a certified source; check the Secretary of the Commonwealth's November list once published. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Mark C. Montigny

DemocraticIncumbent

Mark C. Montigny is the Democratic nominee for Massachusetts Senate, Second Bristol and Plymouth District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of the Commonwealth's September 1, 2026 primary results. Mark C. Montigny is a sitting member for the district, per the Massachusetts Senate's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Montigny is a graduate of UMass Dartmouth and has served in the Massachusetts Senate since 1993, representing the Second Bristol and Plymouth District, per malegislature.gov Biography profile. Montigny is the Dean of the Senate and chairs the Senate Committee on Post Audit and Oversight and the Joint Committee on Healthcare Financing, per malegislature.gov Biography profile. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Mark C. Montigny (Democratic), Robert Scott McConnell (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts Senate, Second Bristol and Plymouth District; Mark C. Montigny is the sitting member, per the Massachusetts Senate's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Nominees were chosen at the September 1, 2026 primary or, where only one candidate qualified for a party, print unopposed; Massachusetts elects this seat by plurality vote. Unenrolled and third-party candidates who qualify by nomination paper are not reflected in primary results and are not yet available from a certified source; check the Secretary of the Commonwealth's November list once published. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Kelly A. Dooner

RepublicanIncumbent

Kelly A. Dooner is the Republican nominee for Massachusetts Senate, Third Bristol and Plymouth District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of the Commonwealth's September 1, 2026 primary results. Kelly A. Dooner is a sitting member for the district, per the Massachusetts Senate's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Dooner has represented the Third Bristol and Plymouth District in the Massachusetts Senate since January 2025 and serves as Assistant Minority Leader, per malegislature.gov District profile. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Kelly A. Dooner (Republican) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts Senate, Third Bristol and Plymouth District; Kelly A. Dooner is the sitting member, per the Massachusetts Senate's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Nominees were chosen at the September 1, 2026 primary or, where only one candidate qualified for a party, print unopposed; Massachusetts elects this seat by plurality vote. Unenrolled and third-party candidates who qualify by nomination paper are not reflected in primary results and are not yet available from a certified source; check the Secretary of the Commonwealth's November list once published. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Mark D. Sylvia

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

• Controlling costs for families and small businesses while protecting the fishing and agriculture industries
• Affordable housing
• Climate action and environmental protection for the coastal district

Per the campaign site.

About Mark D. Sylvia

Mark D. Sylvia is the Democratic nominee for Massachusetts House, 10th Bristol District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of the Commonwealth's September 1, 2026 primary results. Mark D. Sylvia is a sitting member for the district, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Sylvia grew up in the 10th Bristol District, which covers Fairhaven, Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester and parts of Acushnet and New Bedford, and has represented it since 2025, per malegislature.gov District profile; staterepmarksylvia.com.

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Mark D. Sylvia (Democratic), Brendalee A. Smith (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 10th Bristol District; Mark D. Sylvia is the sitting member, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Nominees were chosen at the September 1, 2026 primary or, where only one candidate qualified for a party, print unopposed; Massachusetts elects this seat by plurality vote. At least one party's nominee here won its primary as a write-in candidate; the Secretary of the Commonwealth's certified November candidate list (not yet published) is the check for that seat's final field. Unenrolled and third-party candidates who qualify by nomination paper are not reflected in primary results and are not yet available from a certified source; check the Secretary of the Commonwealth's November list once published. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Christopher Hendricks

DemocraticIncumbent

Christopher Hendricks is the Democratic nominee for Massachusetts House, 11th Bristol District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of the Commonwealth's September 1, 2026 primary results. Christopher Hendricks is a sitting member for the district, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Hendricks is a senior attorney at Keches Law Group who represents injured workers in workers' compensation cases and disabled residents pursuing Social Security Disability benefits, per Keches Law Group attorney bio. Hendricks holds a B.A. in history from Temple University and a law degree from the University of Massachusetts School of Law, and has represented the 11th Bristol District since 2019, per Keches Law Group attorney bio; malegislature.gov. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Christopher Hendricks (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 11th Bristol District; Christopher Hendricks is the sitting member, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Nominees were chosen at the September 1, 2026 primary or, where only one candidate qualified for a party, print unopposed; Massachusetts elects this seat by plurality vote. Unenrolled and third-party candidates who qualify by nomination paper are not reflected in primary results and are not yet available from a certified source; check the Secretary of the Commonwealth's November list once published. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Norman J. Orrall

RepublicanIncumbent

Norman J. Orrall is the Republican nominee for Massachusetts House, 12th Bristol District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of the Commonwealth's September 1, 2026 primary results. Norman J. Orrall is a sitting member for the district, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Orrall has represented the 12th Bristol District since January 2019, per malegislature.gov District profile. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Norman J. Orrall (Republican) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 12th Bristol District; Norman J. Orrall is the sitting member, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Nominees were chosen at the September 1, 2026 primary or, where only one candidate qualified for a party, print unopposed; Massachusetts elects this seat by plurality vote. Unenrolled and third-party candidates who qualify by nomination paper are not reflected in primary results and are not yet available from a certified source; check the Secretary of the Commonwealth's November list once published. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Antonio F.D. Cabral

DemocraticIncumbent

Antonio F.D. Cabral is the Democratic nominee for Massachusetts House, 13th Bristol District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of the Commonwealth's September 1, 2026 primary results. Antonio F.D. Cabral is a sitting member for the district, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Antonio F.D. Cabral (Democratic), Eliseu Desousa (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 13th Bristol District; Antonio F.D. Cabral is the sitting member, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Nominees were chosen at the September 1, 2026 primary or, where only one candidate qualified for a party, print unopposed; Massachusetts elects this seat by plurality vote. At least one party's nominee here won its primary as a write-in candidate; the Secretary of the Commonwealth's certified November candidate list (not yet published) is the check for that seat's final field. Unenrolled and third-party candidates who qualify by nomination paper are not reflected in primary results and are not yet available from a certified source; check the Secretary of the Commonwealth's November list once published. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Adam J. Scanlon

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

• Strengthening public education and vocational training
• Supporting local economies and small businesses
• Assisting seniors and working families

Per the campaign site.

About Adam J. Scanlon

Adam J. Scanlon is the Democratic nominee for Massachusetts House, 14th Bristol District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of the Commonwealth's September 1, 2026 primary results. Adam J. Scanlon is a sitting member for the district, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Scanlon holds a B.A. in political science from Framingham State University and has represented the 14th Bristol District since 2021, per malegislature.gov Biography profile. Before the legislature, Scanlon served on the North Attleborough Town Council, School Committee and Representative Town Meeting, per malegislature.gov Biography profile.

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Adam J. Scanlon (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 14th Bristol District; Adam J. Scanlon is the sitting member, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Nominees were chosen at the September 1, 2026 primary or, where only one candidate qualified for a party, print unopposed; Massachusetts elects this seat by plurality vote. Unenrolled and third-party candidates who qualify by nomination paper are not reflected in primary results and are not yet available from a certified source; check the Secretary of the Commonwealth's November list once published. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Michael Sean Chaisson

RepublicanIncumbent

Michael Sean Chaisson is the Republican state representative for the 1st Bristol District. His legislative interests include water district governance, gaming regulation, medical licensure compacts and climate initiatives, according to his official legislative biography. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Michael Sean Chaisson (Republican) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 1st Bristol District; Michael Sean Chaisson is the sitting member, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Nominees were chosen at the September 1, 2026 primary or, where only one candidate qualified for a party, print unopposed; Massachusetts elects this seat by plurality vote. Unenrolled and third-party candidates who qualify by nomination paper are not reflected in primary results and are not yet available from a certified source; check the Secretary of the Commonwealth's November list once published. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

James Kimball Hawkins

DemocraticIncumbent

James Kimball Hawkins is the Democratic nominee for Massachusetts House, 2nd Bristol District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of the Commonwealth's September 1, 2026 primary results. James Kimball Hawkins is a sitting member for the district, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Hawkins is a retired high school math teacher who holds a business management degree from Colby College and an MBA in marketing from Providence College, per malegislature.gov Biography profile. Hawkins has represented the 2nd Bristol District since 2018 and previously served as Senate District Coordinator for the Massachusetts Teachers Association, per malegislature.gov Biography profile. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

James Kimball Hawkins (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 2nd Bristol District; James Kimball Hawkins is the sitting member, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Nominees were chosen at the September 1, 2026 primary or, where only one candidate qualified for a party, print unopposed; Massachusetts elects this seat by plurality vote. Unenrolled and third-party candidates who qualify by nomination paper are not reflected in primary results and are not yet available from a certified source; check the Secretary of the Commonwealth's November list once published. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Lisa M. Field

DemocraticIncumbent

Lisa M. Field is the Democratic nominee for Massachusetts House, 3rd Bristol District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of the Commonwealth's September 1, 2026 primary results. Lisa M. Field is a sitting member for the district, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Field has represented the 3rd Bristol District since a June 10, 2025 special election, per Secretary of the Commonwealth election statistics. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Lisa M. Field (Democratic), Lawrence Joseph Quintal (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 3rd Bristol District; Lisa M. Field is the sitting member, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Nominees were chosen at the September 1, 2026 primary or, where only one candidate qualified for a party, print unopposed; Massachusetts elects this seat by plurality vote. Unenrolled and third-party candidates who qualify by nomination paper are not reflected in primary results and are not yet available from a certified source; check the Secretary of the Commonwealth's November list once published. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Steven S. Howitt

RepublicanIncumbent

Steven S. Howitt is the Republican nominee for Massachusetts House, 4th Bristol District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of the Commonwealth's September 1, 2026 primary results. Steven S. Howitt is a sitting member for the district, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Howitt is a business owner and a third-generation Seekonk resident who holds a degree from Boston University's School of Management and has represented the 4th Bristol District since 2011, per malegislature.gov Biography profile. Before the legislature, Howitt served two terms on the Seekonk Planning Board and one term on the Seekonk Board of Selectmen, per malegislature.gov Biography profile. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Steven S. Howitt (Republican) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 4th Bristol District; Steven S. Howitt is the sitting member, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Nominees were chosen at the September 1, 2026 primary or, where only one candidate qualified for a party, print unopposed; Massachusetts elects this seat by plurality vote. Unenrolled and third-party candidates who qualify by nomination paper are not reflected in primary results and are not yet available from a certified source; check the Secretary of the Commonwealth's November list once published. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Justin Thurber

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

• Legislative accountability and transparency on Beacon Hill
• Affordability, including property tax and energy cost relief
• Veterans' services and benefits

Per the campaign site.

About Justin Thurber

Justin Thurber is the Republican nominee for Massachusetts House, 5th Bristol District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of the Commonwealth's September 1, 2026 primary results. Justin Thurber is a sitting member for the district, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Thurber is a U.S. Air Force Reserves veteran who has represented the 5th Bristol District since January 2025, per justinthurber.com; malegislature.gov. Thurber serves as ranking minority member on the Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs and the Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses, per justinthurber.com.

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Jamison D. Souza (Democratic), Justin Thurber (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 5th Bristol District; Justin Thurber is the sitting member, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Nominees were chosen at the September 1, 2026 primary or, where only one candidate qualified for a party, print unopposed; Massachusetts elects this seat by plurality vote. Unenrolled and third-party candidates who qualify by nomination paper are not reflected in primary results and are not yet available from a certified source; check the Secretary of the Commonwealth's November list once published. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Carole A. Fiola

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

• Job development, including publishing local job listings from the Fall River MassHire Career Center
• Housing navigation resources for Fall River residents
• South Coast Rail development

Per the campaign site.

About Carole A. Fiola

Carole A. Fiola is the Democratic nominee for Massachusetts House, 6th Bristol District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of the Commonwealth's September 1, 2026 primary results. Carole A. Fiola is a sitting member for the district, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Fiola has represented the 6th Bristol District, covering parts of Fall River, since 2014, per electcarole.com; malegislature.gov.

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Carole A. Fiola (Democratic), Robert G. Anctil (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 6th Bristol District; Carole A. Fiola is the sitting member, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Nominees were chosen at the September 1, 2026 primary or, where only one candidate qualified for a party, print unopposed; Massachusetts elects this seat by plurality vote. Unenrolled and third-party candidates who qualify by nomination paper are not reflected in primary results and are not yet available from a certified source; check the Secretary of the Commonwealth's November list once published. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Alan Silvia

DemocraticIncumbent

Alan Silvia is the Democratic nominee for Massachusetts House, 7th Bristol District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of the Commonwealth's September 1, 2026 primary results. Alan Silvia is a sitting member for the district, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Silvia has represented the 7th Bristol District, covering part of Fall River, since 2013, per Fall River Reporter. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Alan Silvia (Democratic), Talos D. Farris (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 7th Bristol District; Alan Silvia is the sitting member, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Nominees were chosen at the September 1, 2026 primary or, where only one candidate qualified for a party, print unopposed; Massachusetts elects this seat by plurality vote. Unenrolled and third-party candidates who qualify by nomination paper are not reflected in primary results and are not yet available from a certified source; check the Secretary of the Commonwealth's November list once published. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Steven J. Ouellette

DemocraticIncumbent

Steven J. Ouellette is the Democratic nominee for Massachusetts House, 8th Bristol District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of the Commonwealth's September 1, 2026 primary results. Steven J. Ouellette is a sitting member for the district, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Ouellette, of Westport, has worked as a call firefighter, reserve police officer, town selectman and in municipal maintenance, per AOL / State House News Service wire report. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Steven J. Ouellette (Democratic), Jesse W. St. Gelais (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 8th Bristol District; Steven J. Ouellette is the sitting member, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Nominees were chosen at the September 1, 2026 primary or, where only one candidate qualified for a party, print unopposed; Massachusetts elects this seat by plurality vote. Unenrolled and third-party candidates who qualify by nomination paper are not reflected in primary results and are not yet available from a certified source; check the Secretary of the Commonwealth's November list once published. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Ted Philips

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

• Working for safer roads and accessible transportation
• Supporting clean energy in the district

Per the campaign site.

About Ted Philips

Ted Philips is the Democratic nominee for Massachusetts House, 8th Norfolk District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of the Commonwealth's September 1, 2026 primary results. Ted Philips is a sitting member for the district, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Philips holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a Master of Public Administration from Suffolk University, per malegislature.gov Biography profile. Philips has served on the Sharon Finance Committee, per malegislature.gov Biography profile.

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Ted Philips (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 8th Norfolk District; Ted Philips is the sitting member, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Nominees were chosen at the September 1, 2026 primary or, where only one candidate qualified for a party, print unopposed; Massachusetts elects this seat by plurality vote. Unenrolled and third-party candidates who qualify by nomination paper are not reflected in primary results and are not yet available from a certified source; check the Secretary of the Commonwealth's November list once published. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Dennis C. Gallagher

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

• Securing state funding for Bridgewater and Raynham
• Expanding veterans benefits

Per the campaign site.

About Dennis C. Gallagher

Dennis C. Gallagher is the Democratic nominee for Massachusetts House, 8th Plymouth District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of the Commonwealth's September 1, 2026 primary results. Dennis C. Gallagher is a sitting member for the district, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Gallagher served in the U.S. Navy and has represented the 8th Plymouth District, covering Bridgewater and Raynham, since January 2025, per gallagherforrep.com; malegislature.gov.

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Dennis C. Gallagher (Democratic), John Edward Norris (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 8th Plymouth District; Dennis C. Gallagher is the sitting member, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Nominees were chosen at the September 1, 2026 primary or, where only one candidate qualified for a party, print unopposed; Massachusetts elects this seat by plurality vote. Unenrolled and third-party candidates who qualify by nomination paper are not reflected in primary results and are not yet available from a certified source; check the Secretary of the Commonwealth's November list once published. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Edward M. Pacheco (Democratic), Chester M. Tam (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 9th Bristol District. Not on the November ballot: Christopher Markey, the sitting member per the roster. Nominees were chosen at the September 1, 2026 primary or, where only one candidate qualified for a party, print unopposed; Massachusetts elects this seat by plurality vote. Unenrolled and third-party candidates who qualify by nomination paper are not reflected in primary results and are not yet available from a certified source; check the Secretary of the Commonwealth's November list once published. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Bridget Marie Plouffe

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

• Healthcare access
• Support for first responders
• Veterans support

Per the campaign site.

About Bridget Marie Plouffe

Bridget Marie Plouffe is the Democratic nominee for Massachusetts House, 9th Plymouth District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of the Commonwealth's September 1, 2026 primary results. Bridget Marie Plouffe is a sitting member for the district, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Plouffe earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Providence College in 2015 and has represented the 9th Plymouth District since 2025, per plouffeforninthma.com. Plouffe worked for Brockton Public Schools and served as legislative aide and later chief of staff to Representative Gerry Cassidy before her own election, and now serves as chief of staff for the Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs, per plouffeforninthma.com.

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Bridget Marie Plouffe (Democratic), Lawrence Peter Novak (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 9th Plymouth District; Bridget Marie Plouffe is the sitting member, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Nominees were chosen at the September 1, 2026 primary or, where only one candidate qualified for a party, print unopposed; Massachusetts elects this seat by plurality vote. Unenrolled and third-party candidates who qualify by nomination paper are not reflected in primary results and are not yet available from a certified source; check the Secretary of the Commonwealth's November list once published. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.