Suffolk County, Massachusetts

Massachusetts House, 5th Suffolk District

One candidate is tracked for Massachusetts House, 5th Suffolk District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Christopher J. Worrell. Candidate information follows official Suffolk County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Christopher J. Worrell (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 5th Suffolk District; Christopher J. Worrell 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, Christopher J. Worrell, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Christopher J. Worrell

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Public safety and justice reform
Mental health and recovery funding
Education and youth investment

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Christopher J. Worrell is the Democratic state representative for the 5th Suffolk District, covering Dorchester and Roxbury. He is a Dorchester native whose career includes work at the Boston Planning & Development Agency and grassroots organizing, according to his campaign site. He serves as Vice Chair of the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Massachusetts House, 5th Suffolk District in 2026?

When is the Massachusetts House, 5th Suffolk 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 Suffolk 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 Suffolk County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Christopher J. Worrell, full profile Official Massachusetts election office