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Worcester County, Massachusetts

Massachusetts Senate, Worcester and Hampshire District

2 candidates are tracked for Massachusetts Senate, Worcester and Hampshire District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Shannon M. Teabo and Peter J. Durant. Candidate information follows official Worcester County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Shannon M. Teabo (Democratic), Peter J. Durant (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts Senate, Worcester and Hampshire District; Peter J. Durant 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, Peter J. Durant, is on the ballot.

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Shannon M. Teabo

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Affordable childcare
  • Increased funding for education
  • Equitable access to quality health care

Per the campaign materials.

Biography

Shannon M. Teabo is the Democratic nominee for Massachusetts Senate, Worcester and Hampshire District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of the Commonwealth's September 1, 2026 primary results. Is a community organizer and activist from West Brookfield, per campaign event listing (Mobilize). No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Peter J. Durant

Peter J. Durant

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Relief for homeowners affected by crumbling concrete foundations
  • Fiscal responsibility and opposing tax increases
  • Equitable state funding formulas for small towns and schools

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Peter J. Durant is the Republican nominee for the Worcester and Hampshire Senate District. He served on the Spencer Finance Committee and Board of Selectmen before being elected to the Massachusetts House in 2011 and later the State Senate in 2023, according to his official website.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Massachusetts Senate, Worcester and Hampshire District in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Massachusetts Senate, Worcester and Hampshire District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Shannon M. Teabo and Peter J. Durant. Candidate information follows official Worcester County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Massachusetts Senate, Worcester and Hampshire 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 Worcester County ballot?

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

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Candidate profiles
Shannon M. Teabo, full profilePeter J. Durant, full profileOfficial Massachusetts election office