Massachusetts State House 16th Worcester District
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Dan Donahue Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Dan DonahueDemocratic · Incumbent12 years since first win
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Dan Donahue (Democratic) was unopposed, 2024
- Earlier results
- Dan Donahue (Democratic) was unopposed, 2022Dan Donahue (Democratic) was unopposed, 2020, older linesAll 30 elections
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 10,590
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 16th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDan DonahueWonName as filed: Daniel M. Donahue Democratic 10,15795.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 4334.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,385
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 16th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDan DonahueWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Daniel M. Donahue Democratic 6,11195.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 2744.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,986
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 16th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDan DonahueWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Daniel M. Donahue Democratic 10,64896.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 3383.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,372
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 16th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDan DonahueWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Daniel M. Donahue Democratic 7,372100.0%
- 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 (30 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 10,590
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 16th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDan DonahueWonName as filed: Daniel M. Donahue Democratic 10,15795.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 4334.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,385
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 16th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDan DonahueWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Daniel M. Donahue Democratic 6,11195.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 2744.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,986
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 16th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDan DonahueWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Daniel M. Donahue Democratic 10,64896.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 3383.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,372
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 16th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDan DonahueWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Daniel M. Donahue Democratic 7,372100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,619
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 16th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDan DonahueWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Daniel M. Donahue Democratic 7,78367.0% OtherJohn P. Fresolo Other 3,80432.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 320.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,351
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 16th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDaniel M. DonahueWon Democratic 5,351100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,287
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 16th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn P. FresoloWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,287100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,082
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 16th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn P. FresoloWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,90597.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1772.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,750
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 16th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn P. FresoloWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,41269.0% IndependentMathew T. Taylor Independent 3,33831.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,153
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 16th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn P. FresoloWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,153100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,337
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 16th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn P. FresoloWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,83775.8% RepublicanScott C. Cashman Republican 2,50024.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,378
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 16th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn P. FresoloWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,21584.2% OtherAidan T. Yeaw Other 1,16315.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,356
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 16th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn P. FresoloWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,356100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,358
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 16th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn P. FresoloWon Democratic 6,358100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,078
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 16th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGuy W. GlodisWon Democratic 7,82677.7% RepublicanGraziano Giamei Republican 2,25222.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,502
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 16th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam J. Glodis Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 6,502100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,613
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 16th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam J. Glodis Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 6,71763.3% RepublicanJacqueline A. Dickman Republican 3,89636.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,848
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 16th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam J. Glodis Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 5,848100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,749
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 16th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam J. Glodis Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 7,94681.5% OtherWilliam S. Colman III Other 1,80318.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,546
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 16th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam J. Glodis Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 6,546100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,250
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 16th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam J. Glodis Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 9,250100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,585
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 16th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam J. Glodis Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 8,583100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,489
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 16th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam J. Glodis Jr.Won Democratic 10,489100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 617
- Election day
- not on file
- Type
- Special election
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 16th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam J. Glodis Jr.Won Democratic 51783.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10016.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,205
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 16th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles J. BuffoneWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,205100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,770
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1977)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 16th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRaymond M. LafontaineWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,770100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,504
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1977)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 16th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRaymond M. LafontaineWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,504100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,245
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1973)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 16th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid J. LionettWon(incumbent) Republican 7,31865.1% DemocraticJoseph F. Mastroberti Democratic 3,92734.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,099
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1973)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 16th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid J. LionettWon Republican 5,84357.9% DemocraticTheodore M. Herman(incumbent) Democratic 4,25642.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,037
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1973)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 16th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTheodore M. HermanWon Democratic 5,55550.3% RepublicanAlbert A. Gammal Jr.(incumbent) Republican 5,48249.7%
- 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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One candidate on the printed ballot.
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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