Massachusetts State House 13th Essex District
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Sally Kerans Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Sally KeransDemocratic · Incumbent6 years since first win
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Sally Kerans (Democratic) was unopposed, 2024
- Earlier results
- Sally Kerans (Democratic) won by 90.2 points, 2022Sally Kerans (Democratic) won by 9.1 points, 2020, older linesAll 29 elections
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 19,111
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 13th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSally KeransWon Democratic 18,74698.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 3651.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,801
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 13th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSally KeransWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,92394.1% Michael D. Bean Write-in 5713.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 3072.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,029
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 13th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSally KeransWon Democratic 11,98946.1% RepublicanRobert E. May Jr. Republican 9,61737.0% OtherWilliam J. Bates Other 2,2608.7% OtherJason Guida Other 1,5445.9% OtherChristopher Keohane Other 6062.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 130.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,826
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 13th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTheodore C. SpeliotisWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,19951.4% RepublicanMark B. Mezzina Republican 9,62748.6%
- 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.
All elections (29 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 19,111
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 13th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSally KeransWon Democratic 18,74698.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 3651.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,801
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 13th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSally KeransWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,92394.1% Michael D. Bean Write-in 5713.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 3072.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,029
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 13th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSally KeransWon Democratic 11,98946.1% RepublicanRobert E. May Jr. Republican 9,61737.0% OtherWilliam J. Bates Other 2,2608.7% OtherJason Guida Other 1,5445.9% OtherChristopher Keohane Other 6062.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 130.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,826
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 13th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTheodore C. SpeliotisWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,19951.4% RepublicanMark B. Mezzina Republican 9,62748.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,524
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 13th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTheodore C. SpeliotisWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,16398.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 3611.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,132
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 13th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTheodore C. SpeliotisWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,45952.4% RepublicanThomas J. Lyons Republican 7,67347.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,323
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 13th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTheodore C. SpeliotisWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,01962.8% RepublicanDaniel C. Bennett Republican 8,30437.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,019
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 13th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTheodore C. SpeliotisWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,74751.4% RepublicanDaniel C. Bennett Republican 8,25448.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 180.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,917
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 13th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTheodore C. SpeliotisWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,917100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,885
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 13th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTheodore C. SpeliotisWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,885100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,677
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 13th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTheodore C. SpeliotisWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,95057.8% RepublicanJudith F. Judson Republican 8,72742.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,644
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 13th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTheodore C. SpeliotisWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,87353.3% RepublicanStephen S. Clark Republican 7,77146.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,110
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 13th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTheodore C. SpeliotisWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,53065.6% RepublicanFranklin J. Arrington Republican 6,58034.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,760
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 13th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTheodore C. SpeliotisWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,760100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,903
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 13th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTheodore C. SpeliotisWon Democratic 10,38558.0% RepublicanPeter E. Marck Republican 7,51842.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,326
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 13th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSally P. KeransWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,76959.8% RepublicanTheodore Maravelias Republican 5,41133.1% OtherThomas Bachini Other 1,1467.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,251
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 13th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSally P. KeransWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,99167.5% RepublicanTheodore Maravelias Republican 6,26032.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,143
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 13th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSally P. KeransWon Democratic 8,84751.6% RepublicanDouglas A. Bean Republican 7,33542.8% IndependentThomas Bachini Independent 9615.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,030
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 13th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPeter G. TorkildsenWon(incumbent) Republican 14,93599.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 950.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,767
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 13th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPeter G. TorkildsenWon(incumbent) Republican 7,80766.3% DemocraticThomas J. Durkin Democratic 3,94033.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 200.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,425
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 13th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPeter G. TorkildsenWon Republican 7,90051.2% DemocraticJohn E. Murphy(incumbent) Democratic 7,52548.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,413
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 13th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn E. MurphyWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,40699.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 70.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,321
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 13th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn E. MurphyWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,30799.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 140.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,452
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 13th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn E. MurphyWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,72450.0% RepublicanMark G. Mazzie Republican 4,29932.0% IndependentFrank M. Saraceno Independent 2,42718.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,091
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1977)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 13th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHenry A. WalkerWon(incumbent) Republican 6,98057.7% DemocraticCharles W. Stevens Democratic 5,11142.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,206
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1977)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 13th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHenry A. WalkerWon(incumbent) Republican 3,45037.5% IndependentJames F. Ronan Independent 2,96132.2% DemocraticMark E. Obrien Democratic 2,79530.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,453
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1973)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 13th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames P. HurrellWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,453100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,154
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1973)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 13th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames P. HurrellWon Democratic 5,74251.5% RepublicanPaul W. Cronin(incumbent) Republican 5,41248.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,848
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1973)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 13th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul W. CroninWon Republican 6,14351.9% DemocraticJames P. Hurrell(incumbent) Democratic 5,70548.1%
- 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
More about this race
Uncontested
One candidate on the printed ballot.
Source: sec.state.ma.us, dated Oct 28
District map
Select a shape for details. Arrow keys move between shapes.
- Democratic
- Republican
- Independent
- Nonpartisan
- More than one party
- No member listed
Map settings
Vote in Massachusetts
Trouble voting? Election Protection hotline: 866-OUR-VOTE. A nonpartisan coalition of civil-rights and voting-rights groups, not a government service. 866ourvote.org
Official results for Massachusetts
Download and cite
Cite this page
Election Wrld. (2026). Massachusetts State House 13th Essex District, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ma/house/13th-essex. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
Embed this seat
<iframe src="https://www.electionwrld.com/embed/ma/house/13th-essex" title="Massachusetts House of Representatives, 13th Essex District" width="100%" height="400" style="border:0;max-width:640px" loading="lazy"></iframe>
<p style="font-size:13px">Data: <a href="https://www.electionwrld.com">Election Wrld</a>, CC BY 4.0</p>Paste this into any web page. It shows the seat, its last result and the next election.
Sources
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