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Plymouth County, Massachusetts

Massachusetts House, 2nd Plymouth District

2 candidates are tracked for Massachusetts House, 2nd Plymouth District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Sarah G. Hewins and John Robert Gaskey. Candidate information follows official Plymouth County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Sarah G. Hewins (Democratic), John Robert Gaskey (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 2nd Plymouth District; John Robert Gaskey 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, John Robert Gaskey, is on the ballot.

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Sarah G. Hewins

Democratic

Top priorities

  • Transparency in the state legislature
  • Combatting high energy costs
  • Protecting civil rights of constituents

Per the Wareham Week.

Biography

Sarah Hewins has served on the Carver Select Board since 2009 and worked as the town's conservation agent for 15 years, according to Wareham Week. She is running as a Democrat for the 2nd Plymouth District, calling herself an independent-minded Democrat. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

John Robert Gaskey

John Robert Gaskey

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

  • Public safety and firearms regulation
  • Drinking water safety
  • Education policy

Per the campaign site.

Biography

John Robert Gaskey is the Massachusetts state representative for the 2nd Plymouth District, based in Carver, according to the Legislature's official website. Gaskey has sponsored legislation on public safety, drinking water safety, and education policy for Plymouth and Bristol county communities. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Massachusetts House, 2nd Plymouth District in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Massachusetts House, 2nd Plymouth District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Sarah G. Hewins and John Robert Gaskey. Candidate information follows official Plymouth County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Massachusetts House, 2nd Plymouth 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 Plymouth County ballot?

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

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Candidate profiles
Sarah G. Hewins, full profileJohn Robert Gaskey, full profileOfficial Massachusetts election office