Massachusetts State House 12th Essex District
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Tom Walsh Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Tom WalshDemocratic · Incumbent10 years since first win
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Tom Walsh (Democratic) was unopposed, 2024
- Earlier results
- Tom Walsh (Democratic) was unopposed, 2022Tom Walsh (Democratic) was unopposed, 2020, older linesAll 29 elections
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 17,658
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 12th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom WalshWonName as filed: Thomas P. Walsh Democratic 17,19497.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 4642.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,356
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 12th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom WalshWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Thomas P. Walsh Democratic 12,02197.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 3352.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,015
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 12th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom WalshWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Thomas P. Walsh Democratic 17,57897.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 4372.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,250
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 12th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom WalshWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Thomas P. Walsh Democratic 13,250100.0%
- 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.
All elections (29 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 17,658
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 12th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom WalshWonName as filed: Thomas P. Walsh Democratic 17,19497.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 4642.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,356
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 12th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom WalshWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Thomas P. Walsh Democratic 12,02197.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 3352.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,015
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 12th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom WalshWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Thomas P. Walsh Democratic 17,57897.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 4372.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,250
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 12th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom WalshWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Thomas P. Walsh Democratic 13,250100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,149
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 12th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom WalshWonName as filed: Thomas P. Walsh Democratic 23,61881.0% RepublicanStephanie R. Peach Republican 4,64415.9% OtherChristopher M. Gallagher Other 5762.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 3111.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,095
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 12th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLeah ColeWon Republican 7,26551.5% DemocraticBeverley A. Dunne Democratic 6,83048.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,884
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 12th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoyce A. SpiliotisWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,884100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,100
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 12th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoyce A. SpiliotisWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,58459.5% RepublicanMartin J. Scafidi Republican 6,49040.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 260.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,807
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 12th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoyce A. SpiliotisWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,807100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,909
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 12th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoyce A. SpiliotisWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,01069.2% RepublicanJason C. Harding Republican 4,89930.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,470
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 12th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoyce A. SpiliotisWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,88166.2% RepublicanJohn F. McCarthy Jr. Republican 6,58933.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,389
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 12th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoyce A. SpiliotisWon Democratic 9,22359.9% RepublicanJohn F. McCarthy Jr. Republican 6,16640.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,482
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 12th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn P. SlatteryWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,482100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,156
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 12th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn P. SlatteryWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,47159.8% RepublicanMark F. Vainas Republican 5,68540.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,224
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 12th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn P. SlatteryWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,224100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,350
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 12th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn P. SlatteryWon Democratic 12,350100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,717
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 12th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas P. WalshWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,43774.4% RepublicanPatrick Flynn Republican 4,28025.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,845
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 12th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas P. WalshWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,60564.7% RepublicanPatrick Flynn Republican 5,24035.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,308
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 12th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas P. WalshWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,11098.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1981.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,834
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 12th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas P. WalshWon Democratic 6,61755.9% OtherWilliam A. Toomey Other 3,71231.4% IndependentWalter J. Birmingham Independent 1,20610.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 2992.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,857
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 12th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTheodore C. SpeliotisWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,36971.7% IndependentWalter J. Birmingham Independent 4,48828.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,053
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 12th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTheodore C. SpeliotisWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,053100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,472
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 12th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTheodore C. SpeliotisWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,44999.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 230.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,852
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 12th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTheodore C. SpeliotisWon Democratic 9,34058.9% RepublicanFrank L. Wiggin Republican 6,50941.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 30.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,310
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1977)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 12th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert C. BuellWon(incumbent) Republican 6,84160.5% IndependentThomas E. Sinkiewicz Independent 3,97335.1% LibertarianPeter K. Hadley Libertarian 4964.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,030
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1977)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 12th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert C. BuellWon(incumbent) Republican 4,33454.0% IndependentThomas E. Sinkiewicz Independent 3,69646.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,162
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1973)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 12th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert C. BuellWon(incumbent) Republican 9,54067.4% DemocraticBarbara Wheatland Democratic 4,62232.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,104
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1973)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 12th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert C. BuellWon(incumbent) Republican 8,05972.6% DemocraticEarle A. Bengtson Jr. Democratic 3,04527.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,476
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1973)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 12th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert C. BuellWon Republican 8,51168.2% DemocraticWilliam P. McDonough Democratic 3,96531.8%
- 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
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Election Wrld. (2026). Massachusetts State House 12th Essex District, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ma/house/12th-essex. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
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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.
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026