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Bristol County, Massachusetts

Massachusetts Senate, Norfolk, Plymouth and Bristol District

One candidate is tracked for Massachusetts Senate, Norfolk, Plymouth and Bristol District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: William J. Driscoll, Jr. Candidate information follows official Bristol County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, William J. Driscoll, Jr, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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William J. Driscoll, Jr

DemocraticIncumbent

Biography

William J. Driscoll, Jr. is the Democratic state senator for the Norfolk, Plymouth and Bristol District. He previously served as state representative for the 7th Norfolk District before his election to the Senate, according to the Massachusetts legislature's official records. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Massachusetts Senate, Norfolk, Plymouth and Bristol District in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Massachusetts Senate, Norfolk, Plymouth and Bristol District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: William J. Driscoll, Jr. Candidate information follows official Bristol County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Massachusetts Senate, Norfolk, Plymouth and Bristol District election in Massachusetts?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Massachusetts are on the Massachusetts election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Bristol County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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Candidate roster from official Bristol County and state election office filings, last verified October 3, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
William J. Driscoll, Jr, full profileOfficial Massachusetts election office