Massachusetts State House 11th Norfolk District

Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Paul McMurtry Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28

Paul McMurtryDemocratic · Incumbent18 years since first win

One candidate on the printed ballot.

Last election: Paul McMurtry (Democratic) won by 36.1 points, 2024
On the 2026 ballot: 1 candidate

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History (29 elections for this seat)

Votes for listed candidates: 24,169
Election day: November 5, 2024
District map: Older district map (2022 to 2024)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 11th Norfolk District, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPaul McMurtryWon	Democratic	16,43168.0%	68.0%
IndependentAndrew M. Pepoli	Independent	7,69731.9%	31.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	410.2%	0.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 14,710
Election day: November 8, 2022
District map: Older district map (2022)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 11th Norfolk District, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPaul McMurtryWon(incumbent)	Democratic	14,49598.5%	98.5%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	2151.5%	1.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 20,282
Election day: November 3, 2020
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 11th Norfolk District, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPaul McMurtryWon(incumbent)	Democratic	19,99098.6%	98.6%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	2921.4%	1.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 20,950
Election day: November 6, 2018
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 11th Norfolk District, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPaul McMurtryWon(incumbent)	Democratic	14,04667.0%	67.0%
RepublicanJohn G. McDonald	Republican	6,90433.0%	33.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 19,071
Election day: November 8, 2016
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 11th Norfolk District, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPaul McMurtryWon(incumbent)	Democratic	18,91899.2%	99.2%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	1530.8%	0.8%

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 11th Norfolk District, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPaul McMurtryWon(incumbent)	Democratic	11,922100.0%	100.0%

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 11th Norfolk District, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPaul McMurtryWon(incumbent)	Democratic	17,318100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 12,952
Election day: November 2, 2010
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 11th Norfolk District, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPaul McMurtryWon(incumbent)	Democratic	12,76698.6%	98.6%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	1861.4%	1.4%

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 11th Norfolk District, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPaul McMurtryWon	Democratic	15,874100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 13,284
Election day: November 7, 2006
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 11th Norfolk District, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRobert K. CoughlinWon(incumbent)	Democratic	13,284100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 15,420
Election day: November 2, 2004
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 11th Norfolk District, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRobert K. CoughlinWon(incumbent)	Democratic	15,420100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 17,470
Election day: November 5, 2002
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 11th Norfolk District, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRobert K. CoughlinWon	Democratic	10,94462.6%	62.6%
RepublicanJoseph A. Pascarella	Republican	6,52637.4%	37.4%

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 11th Norfolk District, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMary Anne LewisWon(incumbent)	Democratic	14,305100.0%	100.0%

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 11th Norfolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMary Anne LewisWon(incumbent)	Democratic	10,954100.0%	100.0%

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 11th Norfolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMary Anne LewisWon(incumbent)	Democratic	13,700100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 17,178
Election day: November 8, 1994
District map: Older district map (1994 to 2001)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 11th Norfolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMary Anne LewisWon	Democratic	9,13553.2%	53.2%
RepublicanPeter A. Zahka II	Republican	8,04346.8%	46.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 19,692
Election day: November 3, 1992
District map: Older district map (1988 to 1993)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 11th Norfolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMarielouise KehoeWon(incumbent)	Democratic	11,84660.2%	60.2%
RepublicanWilliam D. McKinney	Republican	7,84639.8%	39.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 18,110
Election day: November 6, 1990
District map: Older district map (1988 to 1993)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 11th Norfolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMarielouise KehoeWon(incumbent)	Democratic	10,68559.0%	59.0%
RepublicanWilliam D. McKinney	Republican	7,42541.0%	41.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 14,980
Election day: November 8, 1988
District map: Older district map (1988 to 1993)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 11th Norfolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMarielouise KehoeWon(incumbent)	Democratic	14,979100.0%	100.0%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	10.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 9,641
Election day: November 4, 1986
District map: Older district map (1978 to 1987)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 11th Norfolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMarielouise KehoeWon(incumbent)	Democratic	9,640100.0%	100.0%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	10.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 12,856
Election day: November 6, 1984
District map: Older district map (1978 to 1987)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 11th Norfolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMarielouise KehoeWon(incumbent)	Democratic	12,849100.0%	100.0%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	70.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 14,428
Election day: November 2, 1982
District map: Older district map (1978 to 1987)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 11th Norfolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMarielouise KehoeWon	Democratic	11,10277.0%	77.0%
IndependentRobert A. George	Independent	3,32423.0%	23.0%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	20.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 18,110
Election day: November 4, 1980
District map: Older district map (1978 to 1987)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 11th Norfolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanDeborah R. CochranWon(incumbent)	Republican	10,09755.8%	55.8%
DemocraticRobert F. Casey	Democratic	8,01044.2%	44.2%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	30.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 14,972
Election day: November 7, 1978
District map: Older district map (1978 to 1987)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 11th Norfolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanDeborah R. CochranWon	Republican	7,55350.5%	50.5%
DemocraticRobert F. Casey(incumbent)	Democratic	7,41949.5%	49.5%

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 11th Norfolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPaul M. GoulstonWon(incumbent)	Democratic	8,003100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 7,651
Election day: November 4, 1974
District map: Older district map (1974 to 1977)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 11th Norfolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPaul M. GoulstonWon	Democratic	3,94551.6%	51.6%
IndependentJohn F. Dembrowsky	Independent	2,10727.5%	27.5%
RepublicanOrrin H. Hansen	Republican	84711.1%	11.1%
OtherRichard C. Sawyer	Other	7529.8%	9.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 40,888
Election day: November 7, 1972
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1968 to 1973)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 11th Norfolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanAlan Paul DanovitchWon(incumbent)	Republican	15,96139.0%	39.0%
DemocraticDavid C. AhearnWon(incumbent)	Democratic	13,58433.2%	33.2%
DemocraticGeorge Hayes	Democratic	7,37818.0%	18.0%
RepublicanWaldo H. Nason	Republican	3,9659.7%	9.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 31,763
Election day: November 3, 1970
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1968 to 1973)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 11th Norfolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanAlan Paul DanovitchWon(incumbent)	Republican	10,57433.3%	33.3%
DemocraticDavid C. AhearnWon(incumbent)	Democratic	9,38329.5%	29.5%
DemocraticWilliam F. Butters	Democratic	7,80024.6%	24.6%
RepublicanPeter A. Bradley	Republican	4,00612.6%	12.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 39,181
Election day: November 5, 1968
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1968 to 1973)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 11th Norfolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanAlan Paul DanovitchWon(incumbent)	Republican	14,92838.1%	38.1%
DemocraticDavid C. AhearnWon(incumbent)	Democratic	11,20928.6%	28.6%
DemocraticWilliam F. Butters	Democratic	8,10720.7%	20.7%
RepublicanJoseph Bickford	Republican	4,93712.6%	12.6%

2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
1968 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source

Last contest in this district on file: 2024.

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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips) (Not stated in the GitHub repository (an earlier label said "MIT (repo)", which the repository does not support). MEDSL's Harvard Dataverse records are CC0 1.0, but these GitHub files were not checksum-matched to the Dataverse files, so CC0 is not claimed for them.), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.

District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:ma/sldl:11th_norfolk

DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026