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Norfolk County, Massachusetts

Massachusetts Senate, Norfolk and Middlesex District

One candidate is tracked for Massachusetts Senate, Norfolk and Middlesex District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Cynthia Stone Creem. Candidate information follows official Norfolk County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

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, Cynthia Stone Creem, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Cynthia Stone Creem

Cynthia Stone Creem

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Restoring judicial discretion in sentencing and reducing mandatory minimum sentences

Per the campaign site.

Biography

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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Questions about this race

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

One candidate is tracked for Massachusetts Senate, Norfolk and Middlesex District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Cynthia Stone Creem. Candidate information follows official Norfolk County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Massachusetts Senate, Norfolk and Middlesex 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 Norfolk County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Norfolk County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Cynthia Stone Creem, full profileOfficial Massachusetts election office