Norfolk County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Peter Hugh Collins (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Norfolk 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.

Michael G. Bellotti (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Norfolk County Treasurer.

The sitting treasurer is the only certified candidate in either party.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Colleen Marie Brierley (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Register of Probate, Norfolk County.

The only certified candidate in either party.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Paul Richard Feeney Democratic Incumbent

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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Patrick M. O'Connor Republican Incumbent

Patrick M. O'Connor is the Republican state senator for the First Plymouth and Norfolk District, according to the Massachusetts legislature's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Patrick M. O'Connor (Republican) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts Senate, First Plymouth and Norfolk District; Patrick M. O'Connor 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.

Karen E. Spilka Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Expanding access to education, job retraining and equal pay
• Investing in transportation, infrastructure, economic development and housing
• Advancing civil rights, criminal justice reform and housing access

Per the campaign site.

About Karen E. Spilka

Karen E. Spilka serves as President of the Massachusetts State Senate, representing the Middlesex and Norfolk District's MetroWest communities of Ashland, Framingham, Holliston, Hopkinton, Medway and Natick, according to the Town of Framingham's official website. She has led passage of the Student Opportunity Act, which expanded public school funding, per her official site.

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Karen E. Spilka (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts Senate, Middlesex and Norfolk District; Karen E. Spilka 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.

Cynthia Stone Creem Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Restoring judicial discretion in sentencing and reducing mandatory minimum sentences

Per the campaign site.

About Cynthia Stone Creem

Cynthia Stone Creem has served in public office for more than 30 years, first as a member and President of the Newton Board of Aldermen and on the Governor's Council, before becoming a State Senator in 1999, according to her official site. She currently serves as Senate Majority Leader, per the site.

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Cynthia Stone Creem (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts Senate, Norfolk and Middlesex District; Cynthia Stone Creem 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.

John F. Keenan Democratic Incumbent

John F. Keenan is the State Senator representing Abington, Braintree, Hanover, Holbrook, Quincy and Rockland, according to his official Senate site.

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John F. Keenan (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts Senate, Norfolk and Plymouth District; John F. Keenan 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.

Persis S. Yu (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts Senate, Norfolk and Suffolk District. Not on the November ballot: Michael Rush, 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.

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.

Rebecca L. Rausch Democratic Incumbent

Rebecca L. Rausch is a former practicing attorney and law professor who was first elected to the Massachusetts Senate on November 6, 2018, and is currently serving her fourth term, according to her official site. She has twice chaired the Joint Committee on the Environment and Natural Resources, per the site.

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Rebecca L. Rausch (Democratic), Charles Francis Bailey, III (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts Senate, Norfolk, Worcester and Middlesex District; Rebecca L. Rausch 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. 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.

Michael D. Brady Democratic Incumbent

Michael D. Brady was born and raised on Brockton's West Side in a working class family and graduated from Brockton High School before attending Massasoit Community College, according to his campaign site. He is known for working in a bipartisan, collaborative manner with colleagues, per the site.

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Michael D. Brady (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts Senate, Second Plymouth and Norfolk District; Michael D. Brady 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.

Jeffrey N. Roy Democratic Incumbent

Jeffrey N. Roy is the Democratic state representative for the 10th Norfolk District, covering Franklin and Medway. He has practiced law since 1986 at his own firm in Franklin, focusing on consumer rights cases, and previously served on Franklin's Town Council and chaired its School Committee for nine years, according to his official legislative biography.

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Jeffrey N. Roy (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 10th Norfolk District; Jeffrey N. Roy 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.

William MaGgregor (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 10th Suffolk District. Not on the November ballot: William MacGregor, 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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Paul McMurtry Democratic Incumbent

Paul McMurtry is the Democratic state representative for the 11th Norfolk District, according to the Massachusetts legislature's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Paul McMurtry (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 11th Norfolk District; Paul McMurtry 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.

Greg Schwartz Democratic Incumbent

Greg Schwartz is the Massachusetts state representative for the 12th Middlesex District, according to the Massachusetts Legislature's House member directory. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Greg Schwartz (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 12th Middlesex District; Greg Schwartz 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.

John Healy Rogers Democratic Incumbent

John Healy Rogers is the Democratic state representative for the 12th Norfolk District. He is an attorney who has served in the Massachusetts House since 1993 and previously served as House Majority Leader from 2005 to 2009, according to his official legislative biography. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

John Healy Rogers (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 12th Norfolk District; John Healy Rogers 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.

Brandy Fluker Reid Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Education equity

Per the campaign site.

About Brandy Fluker Reid

Brandy Fluker Reid is the Democratic state representative for the 12th Suffolk District, representing parts of Dorchester, Hyde Park, Mattapan, Roslindale and Milton. She holds degrees in social work and public policy from Syracuse University, a master's in education from Johns Hopkins, and a law degree from Emory University, and previously worked as a public defender, according to her campaign site.

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Brandy Fluker Reid (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 12th Suffolk District; Brandy Fluker Reid 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.

Joshua Brian Tarsky Democratic Incumbent

Joshua Brian Tarsky is the Democratic state representative for the 13th Norfolk District, according to the Massachusetts legislature's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Joshua Brian Tarsky (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 13th Norfolk District; Joshua Brian Tarsky 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.

Alice Hanlon Peisch Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Education policy from birth through grade 12, including special education, charter schools and school finance
• Protections for English Language Learners and students with disabilities regardless of immigration status

Per the campaign site.

About Alice Hanlon Peisch

Alice Hanlon Peisch holds the position of House Assistant Majority Leader and has represented the 14th Norfolk District, covering Wellesley, Weston and part of Lincoln, since 2002, according to her official site. Before the Legislature, she served on Wellesley's Advisory Committee and School Committee and as Town Clerk from 2000 to 2003. She chaired the Joint Committee on Education from 2011 to 2023, and in 2016 the U.S. Secretary of Education appointed her to the National Assessment Governing Board. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Alice Hanlon Peisch (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 14th Norfolk District; Alice Hanlon Peisch 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.

Tommy Vitolo Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Equity, education and environment

Per the campaign site.

About Tommy Vitolo

Vitolo works as a technical analyst at Synapse Energy Economics, providing technical analysis on energy matters for nine years; he holds a PhD in systems engineering from Boston University and has served as State Representative for the 15th Norfolk District since 2018, per the campaign site.

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Tommy Vitolo (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 15th Norfolk District; Tommy Vitolo 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.

Kevin G. Honan Democratic Incumbent

Kevin G. Honan is the Democratic state representative for the 17th Suffolk District, covering Allston, Brighton and part of Brookline. He has represented the district since 1987, making him the longest continuously serving member of the Massachusetts House, and previously worked on youth employment and community development programs, according to his campaign site.

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Kevin G. Honan (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 17th Suffolk District; Kevin G. Honan 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 Republican Incumbent

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.

Bruce J. Ayers Democratic Incumbent

Bruce J. Ayers is the Democratic state representative for the 1st Norfolk District. He is a small business owner who previously served on the Quincy City Council and has served in the Massachusetts House since 1999, according to his official legislative biography. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Bruce J. Ayers (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 1st Norfolk District; Bruce J. Ayers 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.

Tackey Chan Democratic Incumbent

Tackey Chan is a lifelong resident of Quincy who was first elected to the Massachusetts House in 2010 and is currently serving his eighth term representing the Second Norfolk District, according to his official site.

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Tackey Chan (Democratic), Sharon Marie Cintolo (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 2nd Norfolk District; Tackey Chan 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.

Ronald Mariano Democratic Incumbent

Ronald Mariano is the Democratic nominee for Massachusetts House, 3rd Norfolk District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of the Commonwealth's September 1, 2026 primary results. Ronald Mariano is a sitting member for the district, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Mariano has represented the 3rd Norfolk District, covering Quincy, Weymouth and Holbrook, since 1991, per malegislature.gov District profile. Mariano has served as Speaker of the Massachusetts House since December 2020, after previously serving as Majority Leader, per ronmariano.com.

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Ronald Mariano (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 3rd Norfolk District; Ronald Mariano 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.

Joan Meschino Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Environmental protection and climate action, including support for reaching net-zero emissions by 2050
• Affordable housing and homelessness services
• Education funding and library support

Per the campaign site.

About Joan Meschino

Joan Meschino is the Democratic nominee for Massachusetts House, 3rd Plymouth District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of the Commonwealth's September 1, 2026 primary results. Joan Meschino is a sitting member for the district, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Meschino has represented the 3rd Plymouth District since 2017, per malegislature.gov District profile. Meschino describes her legislative focus as clean energy and environmental stewardship, economic development for Main Street economies, and constituent support services, per joanmeschino.com/accomplishments.

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Joan Meschino (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 3rd Plymouth District; Joan Meschino 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 Michael Murphy Democratic Incumbent

James Michael Murphy is the Democratic nominee for Massachusetts House, 4th Norfolk District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of the Commonwealth's September 1, 2026 primary results. James Michael Murphy is a sitting member for the district, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Murphy is a lawyer who has represented the 4th Norfolk District since 2001, per malegislature.gov Biography profile. Before his legislative service, Murphy worked as a Suffolk County assistant district attorney from 1999 to 2001 and as a judicial clerk for the Massachusetts Appeals Court from 1998 to 1999, per malegislature.gov Biography profile. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

James Michael Murphy (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 4th Norfolk District; James Michael Murphy 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.

Mark J. Cusack Democratic Incumbent

Mark J. Cusack is the Democratic nominee for Massachusetts House, 5th Norfolk District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of the Commonwealth's September 1, 2026 primary results. Mark J. Cusack is a sitting member for the district, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Cusack has represented the 5th Norfolk District since 2011 and previously worked as an assistant to the Mayor of Braintree, per malegislature.gov Biography profile. Cusack serves as House Chairman of the Joint Committee on Marijuana Policy, per malegislature.gov Biography profile.

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Mark J. Cusack (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 5th Norfolk District; Mark J. Cusack 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.

Lisa R. Lopez (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 6th Norfolk District. Not on the November ballot: William Galvin, 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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Richard Gerard Wells, Jr Democratic Incumbent

Richard Gerard Wells, Jr is the Democratic nominee for Massachusetts House, 7th Norfolk District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of the Commonwealth's September 1, 2026 primary results. Richard Gerard Wells, Jr is a sitting member for the district, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Wells has represented the 7th Norfolk District since January 2025, per malegislature.gov District profile. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Richard Gerard Wells, Jr (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 7th Norfolk District; Richard Gerard Wells, Jr 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 Arena-DeRosa Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Infrastructure investment
• Support for small businesses
• Services and support for elders

Per the campaign site.

About James Arena-DeRosa

James Arena-DeRosa is the sitting state representative for the 8th Middlesex District, first elected in 2022, according to the Massachusetts Legislature's member directory. His campaign materials cite infrastructure needs, support for small businesses, and services for elders among his priorities.

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James Arena-DeRosa (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 8th Middlesex District; James Arena-DeRosa 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 Democratic Incumbent

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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Michael J. Soter Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

• Public safety
• Support for veterans
• Economic development and jobs

Per the campaign site.

About Michael J. Soter

Michael J. Soter is the Republican nominee for Massachusetts House, 8th Worcester District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of the Commonwealth's September 1, 2026 primary results. Michael J. Soter is a sitting member for the district, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Represents the 8th Worcester District, covering Bellingham, Blackstone, Medway, Millville, and Uxbridge, per candidate campaign site. Serves as Ranking Minority Member on the Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities, per malegislature.gov official profile.

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Michael J. Soter (Republican) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 8th Worcester District; Michael J. Soter 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.

Marcus S. Vaughn Republican Incumbent

Marcus S. Vaughn is the Republican nominee for Massachusetts House, 9th Norfolk District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of the Commonwealth's September 1, 2026 primary results. Marcus S. Vaughn is a sitting member for the district, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Vaughn has represented the 9th Norfolk District since January 2023, per malegislature.gov District profile. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Thomas R. Melville (Democratic), Marcus S. Vaughn (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 9th Norfolk District; Marcus S. Vaughn 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.