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Essex County, Massachusetts

Massachusetts House, 8th Essex District

One candidate is tracked for Massachusetts House, 8th Essex District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jennifer Wb Armini. Candidate information follows official Essex County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Jennifer Wb Armini (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 8th Essex District; Jennifer Wb Armini 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.

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, Jennifer Wb Armini, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Jennifer Wb Armini

Jennifer Wb Armini

DemocraticIncumbent

Biography

Jennifer Wb Armini, known as Jenny Armini, is the Democratic state representative for the 8th Essex District. She was sworn in in January 2023, restoring the district's representation after a vacancy, according to the Marblehead Current. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Massachusetts House, 8th Essex District in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Massachusetts House, 8th Essex District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jennifer Wb Armini. Candidate information follows official Essex County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Massachusetts House, 8th Essex 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 Essex County ballot?

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

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District Attorney, Eastern District (Essex)Register of Probate, Essex CountyMassachusetts Senate, First Essex DistrictSee all 27 Essex County races
Candidate profiles
Jennifer Wb Armini, full profileOfficial Massachusetts election office