Massachusetts State House 21st Middlesex District
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Ken Gordon Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Ken GordonDemocratic · Incumbent14 years since first win
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Ken Gordon (Democratic) was unopposed, 2024
- Earlier results
- Ken Gordon (Democratic) was unopposed, 2022Ken Gordon (Democratic) was unopposed, 2020, older linesAll 29 elections
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 18,286
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 21st Middlesex District, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKen GordonWonName as filed: Kenneth I. Gordon Democratic 17,82997.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 4572.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,919
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 21st Middlesex District, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKen GordonWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Kenneth I. Gordon Democratic 13,51097.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 4092.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,760
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 21st Middlesex District, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKen GordonWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Kenneth I. Gordon Democratic 19,30797.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 4532.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,545
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 21st Middlesex District, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKen GordonWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Kenneth I. Gordon Democratic 14,545100.0%
- 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
- 18,286
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 21st Middlesex District, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKen GordonWonName as filed: Kenneth I. Gordon Democratic 17,82997.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 4572.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,919
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 21st Middlesex District, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKen GordonWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Kenneth I. Gordon Democratic 13,51097.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 4092.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,760
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 21st Middlesex District, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKen GordonWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Kenneth I. Gordon Democratic 19,30797.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 4532.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,545
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 21st Middlesex District, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKen GordonWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Kenneth I. Gordon Democratic 14,545100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,026
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 21st Middlesex District, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKen GordonWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Kenneth I. Gordon Democratic 13,47658.5% RepublicanPaul Girouard Jr. Republican 9,52641.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 240.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,552
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 21st Middlesex District, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKenneth I. GordonWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,12952.3% RepublicanPaul Girouard Jr. Republican 7,42347.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,351
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 21st Middlesex District, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKenneth I. GordonWon Democratic 11,80255.3% RepublicanWalter Zenkin Republican 9,54944.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,823
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 21st Middlesex District, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles A. MurphyWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,49197.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 3322.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,472
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 21st Middlesex District, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles A. MurphyWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,472100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,512
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 21st Middlesex District, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles A. MurphyWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,512100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,073
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 21st Middlesex District, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles A. MurphyWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,01764.8% RepublicanJohn J. Cirignano Republican 7,05635.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,055
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 21st Middlesex District, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles A. MurphyWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,78265.0% RepublicanJohn J. Cirignano Republican 4,70931.3% LibertarianElias Israel Libertarian 5643.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,894
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 21st Middlesex District, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBradley H. Jones Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 15,894100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,334
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 21st Middlesex District, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBradley H. Jones Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 11,334100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,466
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 21st Middlesex District, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBradley H. Jones Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 12,30466.6% DemocraticGeorge C. Hines Democratic 6,16233.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,564
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 21st Middlesex District, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBradley H. Jones Jr.Won Republican 10,19861.6% DemocraticMatthew J. Nestor Democratic 6,36638.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,066
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 21st Middlesex District, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert C. KrekorianWon(incumbent) Republican 13,94666.2% DemocraticThomas J. Stohlman Democratic 7,12033.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,447
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 21st Middlesex District, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert C. KrekorianWon Republican 10,42053.6% DemocraticSandra J. Trainor Democratic 9,02746.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,047
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 21st Middlesex District, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeoffrey C. BeckwithWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,75563.6% RepublicanRoy M. Williamson Republican 7,29236.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,957
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 21st Middlesex District, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeoffrey C. BeckwithWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,957100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,879
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 21st Middlesex District, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeoffrey C. BeckwithWon Democratic 9,57750.7% RepublicanDavid E. Leavitt Republican 9,30049.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,190
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 21st Middlesex District, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael J. BarrettWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,189100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,043
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 21st Middlesex District, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael J. BarrettWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,91966.1% RepublicanMichael J. Crowley Republican 6,12433.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,837
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 21st Middlesex District, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael J. BarrettWon Democratic 9,17561.8% RepublicanNils L. Nordberg(incumbent) Republican 5,66238.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,430
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1977)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 21st Middlesex District, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAngelo MarottaWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,23259.8% OtherPhilip Sean Daly Other 3,36832.3% IndependentRobert W. Collins Independent 8308.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,775
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1977)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 21st Middlesex District, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAngelo MarottaWon Democratic 5,19366.8% IndependentRobert W. Collins Independent 2,58233.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,541
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1973)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 21st Middlesex District, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDaniel C. TowseWon(incumbent) Republican 15,89338.3% RepublicanNils L. NordbergWon(incumbent) Republican 14,57035.1% DemocraticJoseph B. Connors Democratic 11,07826.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,500
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1973)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 21st Middlesex District, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDaniel C. TowseWon(incumbent) Republican 12,24932.7% RepublicanNils L. NordbergWon(incumbent) Republican 11,98331.9% DemocraticLawrence F. McHugh Democratic 8,10221.6% DemocraticDonald J. Mulligan Democratic 5,16613.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,679
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1973)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 21st Middlesex District, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanNils L. NordbergWon Republican 12,16827.9% RepublicanDaniel C. TowseWon Republican 12,08327.7% DemocraticAlice Fitzgibbon Delrossi Democratic 8,69919.9% DemocraticCarmen M. Cafasso Democratic 7,57017.3% IndependentDonald K. Roberts Independent 3,1597.2%
- 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