Massachusetts State House 2nd Franklin District
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Susannah Whipps Independent · Member list as of Oct 28
Susannah WhippsIndependent · Incumbent4 years since first win
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Susannah Whipps (Independent) won by 31.4 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 1 candidate
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- Susannah WhippsIncumbentIndependent
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 21,710
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
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- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Franklin District, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share IndependentSusannah WhippsWon Independent 14,23565.6% RepublicanJeffrey L. Raymond Republican 7,41634.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 590.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,449
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
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- Older district map (2022)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Franklin District, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share OtherSusannah WhippsWon(incumbent) Other 9,79763.4% RepublicanJeffrey L. Raymond Republican 4,89231.7% OtherKevin Patrick McKeown Other 7364.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 240.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,068
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Franklin District, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share OtherSusannah M. Whipps LeeWon(incumbent) Other 14,07866.8% DemocraticWilliam E. Larose Democratic 6,90732.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 830.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,689
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Franklin District, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share IndependentSusannah Whipps LeeWon(incumbent) Independent 11,02670.3% DemocraticJohn William Arena Democratic 4,66329.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,690
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Franklin District, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSusannah Whipps LeeWon(incumbent) Republican 15,49098.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 2001.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,455
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Franklin District, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSusannah Whipps LeeWon Republican 7,35054.6% DemocraticDenise Andrews(incumbent) Democratic 6,10545.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,311
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Franklin District, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDenise AndrewsWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,29645.3% RepublicanSusannah M. Whipps Lee Republican 8,09944.2% IndependentRichard F. Schober Jr. Independent 1,91610.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,133
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Franklin District, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDenise AndrewsWon Democratic 6,89052.5% RepublicanSteven E. Adam Republican 5,55442.3% IndependentGenevieve C. Fraser Independent 6695.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 200.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,646
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Franklin District, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChristopher J. DonelanWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,95679.1% RepublicanRobert E. Parks Republican 3,69020.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,630
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Franklin District, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChristopher J. DonelanWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,630100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,675
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Franklin District, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChristopher J. DonelanWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,44976.1% RepublicanChristopher Eugene Richard Republican 4,22623.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,349
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Franklin District, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChristopher J. DonelanWon Democratic 10,349100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,954
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
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- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Franklin District, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn F. MerriganWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,954100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,556
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
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- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Franklin District, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn F. MerriganWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,556100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,370
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
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- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Franklin District, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn F. MerriganWon Democratic 13,370100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,518
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
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- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Franklin District, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarmen D. BuellWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,518100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,400
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
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- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Franklin District, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarmen D. BuellWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,48474.7% RepublicanB. June Burniske Republican 4,91625.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,258
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
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- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Franklin District, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarmen D. BuellWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,27863.2% RepublicanKirk B. Whatley Republican 5,98036.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,832
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
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- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Franklin District, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarmen D. BuellWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,81799.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 150.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,192
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
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- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Franklin District, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarmen D. BuellWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,18699.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 60.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,898
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
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- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Franklin District, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarmen D. BuellWon Democratic 10,73363.5% RepublicanWilliam F. Martin Republican 5,74334.0% OtherWilliam P. Foley Other 4212.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,462
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Franklin District, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam D. BensonWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,457100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 50.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,357
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
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- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Franklin District, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam D. BensonWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,28769.0% RepublicanEdward Shortell Republican 5,07031.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,549
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Franklin District, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam D. BensonWon Democratic 6,62852.8% RepublicanGerald I. Levitch Republican 5,92147.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,072
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
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- Older district map (1974 to 1977)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Franklin District, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEdward ShortellWon(incumbent) Republican 9,072100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,299
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
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- Older district map (1974 to 1977)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Franklin District, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEdward ShortellWon(incumbent) Republican 5,17462.3% DemocraticPaul McDonald Democratic 3,12537.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,363
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
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- Older district map (1968 to 1973)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Franklin District, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEdward ShortellWon Republican 4,49353.7% DemocraticAllan McGuane(incumbent) Democratic 3,24238.8% OtherCraig R. Wallwork Other 6287.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,395
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
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- Older district map (1968 to 1973)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Franklin District, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAllan McGuaneWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,29951.6% RepublicanElmer E. Taylor Republican 3,09648.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,716
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1973)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Franklin District, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAllan McGuaneWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,44557.6% RepublicanWilliam B. Hayes Republican 3,27142.4%
- 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:2nd_franklin
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026