2020 Massachusetts Senate election|
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| Registered | 4,812,909 [1] ( 5.20 pp) |
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| Turnout | 76.00% ( 15.84 pp) |
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Results of the elections: Democratic gain Democratic hold Republican hold |
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The 2020 Massachusetts Senate election was held on November 3, 2020 to elect all 40 members of the Massachusetts Senate.[2] Primary elections were held on September 1, 2020.[3] Voters in Massachusetts elected all 40 members of the State Senate to serve two-year terms in the Massachusetts General Court. The election coincided with United States national elections and Massachusetts state elections, including U.S. Senate, U.S. House, U.S. President, and Massachusetts House.[4]
Democrats started the 2019 legislative session with 34 seats. However, after two Republican senators resigned to take other roles, special elections were held in which Democrats flipped both seats, bringing the Democratic caucus to 36 members and leaving Republicans with just 4 senators.[5]
Democrats flipped a third seat on election day with Democrat John Cronin defeating incumbent Republican Dean Tran. Republicans held only 3 seats after the elections.[6]
Pre-election special elections
2020: 2nd Hampden and Hampshire
A special election in the 2nd Hampden and Hampshire district was called after Republican senator Don Humason was elected mayor of Westfield. The election was won by Democratic state representative John Velis, flipping the seat for the Democratic Party.[5]
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- John Cain, business owner[7]
Results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominees
Results
General election
Results
2020: Plymouth and Barnstable
A special election in the Plymouth and Barnstable district was called after Republican senator Vinny deMacedo resigned to take an academic position. The election was won by Democrat Susan Moran, flipping the seat for the Democratic Party.[5][11]
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
- Jesse Brown, business owner[12]
Results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Results
General election
Results
Predictions
Overview
Election
2020 Massachusetts Senate election
General election — November 3, 2020 [18]
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| Party
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Votes
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Percentage
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Seats
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+/–
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Democratic
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2,407,534
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90.25
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37
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1
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Republican
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200,099
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7.50
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3
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1
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Independents
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23,469
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0.88
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0
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All Others
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36,410
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1.36
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0
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| Valid votes
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2,667,512
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78.44
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—
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—
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| Invalid votes
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733,124
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21.56
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—
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—
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| Totals
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3,400,636
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100.00
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40
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—
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| Registered voter/turnout
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4,812,909
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70.66
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Popular vote
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| Democratic |
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90.25% |
| Republican |
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7.50% |
| Independent |
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0.88% |
| Other |
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1.36% |
Percentage seats won
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| Democratic |
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92.50% |
| Republican |
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7.50% |
Closest races
Seats where the margin of victory was under 10%:
- Worcester and Middlesex District, 1.9%
- Worcester, Hampden, Hampshire and Middlesex District, 5.7%
Summary of results by Senate district
Italics denote an open seat held by the incumbent party or a seat where the incumbent was defeated by a primary challenger; bold text denotes a gain for a party.[18][19]
Detailed Results
Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin and Hampden
Bristol and Norfolk
1st Bristol and Plymouth
2nd Bristol and Plymouth
Cape and Islands
1st Essex
2nd Essex
3rd Essex
1st Essex and Middlesex
2nd Essex and Middlesex
Hampden
1st Hampden and Hampshire
2nd Hampden and Hampshire
Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester
1st Middlesex
2nd Middlesex
3rd Middlesex
4th Middlesex
5th Middlesex
1st Middlesex and Norfolk
2nd Middlesex and Norfolk
Middlesex and Worcester
Middlesex and Suffolk
Norfolk, Bristol and Middlesex
Norfolk, Bristol and Plymouth
Norfolk and Plymouth
Norfolk and Suffolk
Plymouth and Barnstable
Plymouth and Norfolk
1st Plymouth and Bristol
2nd Plymouth and Bristol
1st Suffolk
2nd Suffolk
1st Suffolk and Middlesex
2nd Suffolk and Middlesex
Worcester and Middlesex
Worcester and Norfolk
Worcester, Hampden, Hampshire and Middlesex
1st Worcester
2nd Worcester
See also
Notes
References
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- ^ "Town-By-Town Map: Results, And Takeaways, In Massachusetts' Democratic Senate Primary". www.wbur.org. Retrieved September 7, 2020.
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- ^ Gavin, Christopher (November 4, 2020). "Here's where the Massachusetts State House stands after the election". Boston.com. Retrieved March 11, 2026.
- ^ Tremblay, Hope E. (May 16, 2020). "Voters will decide next state senator in Tuesday special election". The Westfield News. Archived from the original on November 6, 2024. Retrieved March 11, 2026.
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- ^ Spillane, Geoff (May 19, 2020). "Susan Moran wins Senate seat in Plymouth and Barnstable District". Cape Cod Times. Archived from the original on May 20, 2020. Retrieved March 11, 2026.
- ^ Spillane, Geoff (February 23, 2020). "2 candidates vie to keep Plymouth & Barnstable seat in GOP hands". Cape Cod Times. Retrieved March 11, 2026.
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- ^ "2020 State Senate Democratic Primary". Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth. Retrieved March 20, 2026.
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- ^ "2020 State Senate Democratic Primary". Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
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- ^ "2020 State Senate Democratic Primary". Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
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- ^ "2020 State Senate Democratic Primary". Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
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- ^ "2020 State Senate Democratic Primary". Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
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- ^ "2020 State Senate Democratic Primary". Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
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- ^ "2020 State Senate Democratic Primary". Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
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- ^ "2020 State Senate Democratic Primary". Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
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- ^ "2020 State Senate Democratic Primary". Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
- ^ "2020 State Senate General Election". Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
- ^ "2020 State Senate Republican Primary". Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
- ^ "2020 State Senate Democratic Primary". Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
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- ^ "2020 State Senate Democratic Primary". Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
- ^ "2020 State Senate General Election". Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
- ^ "2020 State Senate Democratic Primary". Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
- ^ "2020 State Senate Republican Primary". Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
- ^ "2020 State Senate General Election". Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
- ^ "2020 State Senate Democratic Primary". Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
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- ^ "2020 State Senate Democratic Primary". Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
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