Massachusetts State House 2nd Plymouth District

Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by John Gaskey Republican · Member list as of Oct 28

John GaskeyRepublican · Incumbent2 years since first win

John Gaskey 88.6Sarah G. Hewins 10.9

Last result · 2024 general

Sarah G. HewinsDemocratic

Earlier results: Susan Williams Gifford (Republican) was unopposed, 2022Susan Williams Gifford (Republican) was unopposed, 2020, older linesAll 29 elections

Side by side

Left column: GaskeyRight column: Hewins

Races: Won 1 of 1; Won 0 of 1

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Wins and losses count the races in our results files, the same as each profile.

Past results

Votes for listed candidates: 19,188
Election day: November 5, 2024
District map: Same as today

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJohn GaskeyWonName as filed: John Robert Gaskey	Republican	16,99688.6%	88.6%
DemocraticSarah G. Hewins	Democratic	2,09710.9%	10.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	950.5%	0.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 13,225
Election day: November 8, 2022
District map: Same as today

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanSusan Williams GiffordWon(incumbent)	Republican	13,01998.4%	98.4%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	2061.6%	1.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 18,313
Election day: November 3, 2020
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanSusan Williams GiffordWon(incumbent)	Republican	17,95498.0%	98.0%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	3592.0%	2.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 17,298
Election day: November 6, 2018
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanSusan GiffordWon(incumbent)	Republican	9,81356.7%	56.7%
DemocraticSarah G. Hewins	Democratic	7,48543.3%	43.3%

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: 19,188
Election day: November 5, 2024
District map: Same as today

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJohn GaskeyWonName as filed: John Robert Gaskey	Republican	16,99688.6%	88.6%
DemocraticSarah G. Hewins	Democratic	2,09710.9%	10.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	950.5%	0.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 13,225
Election day: November 8, 2022
District map: Same as today

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanSusan Williams GiffordWon(incumbent)	Republican	13,01998.4%	98.4%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	2061.6%	1.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 18,313
Election day: November 3, 2020
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanSusan Williams GiffordWon(incumbent)	Republican	17,95498.0%	98.0%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	3592.0%	2.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 17,298
Election day: November 6, 2018
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanSusan GiffordWon(incumbent)	Republican	9,81356.7%	56.7%
DemocraticSarah G. Hewins	Democratic	7,48543.3%	43.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 20,609
Election day: November 8, 2016
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanSusan GiffordWon(incumbent)	Republican	11,89457.7%	57.7%
DemocraticSarah G. Hewins	Democratic	8,69242.2%	42.2%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	230.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 10,847
Election day: November 4, 2014
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanSusan Williams GiffordWon(incumbent)	Republican	10,847100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 15,996
Election day: November 6, 2012
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanSusan Williams GiffordWon(incumbent)	Republican	15,996100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 15,738
Election day: November 2, 2010
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanSusan Williams GiffordWon(incumbent)	Republican	10,39866.1%	66.1%
DemocraticDavid A. Smith	Democratic	5,33133.9%	33.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	90.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 16,211
Election day: November 4, 2008
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanSusan Williams GiffordWon(incumbent)	Republican	16,211100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 15,094
Election day: November 7, 2006
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanSusan Williams GiffordWon(incumbent)	Republican	8,59957.0%	57.0%
DemocraticMargaret A. Ishihara	Democratic	6,49543.0%	43.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 19,791
Election day: November 2, 2004
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanSusan Williams GiffordWon(incumbent)	Republican	10,24851.8%	51.8%
DemocraticJoel Ryan Malloy	Democratic	9,54348.2%	48.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 13,941
Election day: November 5, 2002
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanSusan Williams GiffordWon	Republican	7,27652.2%	52.2%
DemocraticJohn T. Donahue	Democratic	6,66547.8%	47.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 19,482
Election day: November 7, 2000
District map: Older district map (1994 to 2001)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRuth W. ProvostWon(incumbent)	Democratic	11,71660.1%	60.1%
RepublicanSusan D. Williams	Republican	7,76639.9%	39.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 13,842
Election day: November 3, 1998
District map: Older district map (1994 to 2001)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRuth W. ProvostWon(incumbent)	Democratic	8,20959.3%	59.3%
RepublicanSamuel J. Corbitt	Republican	5,63340.7%	40.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 17,754
Election day: November 5, 1996
District map: Older district map (1994 to 2001)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRuth W. ProvostWon	Democratic	9,06051.0%	51.0%
RepublicanSamuel J. Corbitt	Republican	8,69449.0%	49.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 14,970
Election day: November 8, 1994
District map: Older district map (1994 to 2001)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanCharles N. DecasWon(incumbent)	Republican	10,00166.8%	66.8%
IndependentJohn T. Donahue	Independent	4,96933.2%	33.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 17,874
Election day: November 3, 1992
District map: Older district map (1988 to 1993)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanCharles N. DecasWon(incumbent)	Republican	9,87155.2%	55.2%
DemocraticWilliam J. Palmer	Democratic	8,00344.8%	44.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 12,411
Election day: November 6, 1990
District map: Older district map (1988 to 1993)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanCharles N. DecasWon(incumbent)	Republican	12,411100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 13,814
Election day: November 8, 1988
District map: Older district map (1988 to 1993)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanCharles N. DecasWon(incumbent)	Republican	13,78999.8%	99.8%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	250.2%	0.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 12,587
Election day: November 4, 1986
District map: Older district map (1978 to 1987)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanCharles N. DecasWon(incumbent)	Republican	8,91270.8%	70.8%
DemocraticBarbara M. Lacasse	Democratic	3,67529.2%	29.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 14,351
Election day: November 6, 1984
District map: Older district map (1978 to 1987)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanCharles N. DecasWon(incumbent)	Republican	14,351100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 10,599
Election day: November 2, 1982
District map: Older district map (1978 to 1987)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanCharles N. DecasWon(incumbent)	Republican	10,58299.8%	99.8%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	170.2%	0.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 16,944
Election day: November 4, 1980
District map: Older district map (1978 to 1987)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanCharles N. DecasWon(incumbent)	Republican	10,68163.0%	63.0%
DemocraticRaymond D. Cardoza	Democratic	6,26337.0%	37.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 9,393
Election day: November 7, 1978
District map: Older district map (1978 to 1987)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanCharles N. DecasWon(incumbent)	Republican	9,36799.7%	99.7%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	260.3%	0.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 8,419
Election day: November 2, 1976
District map: Older district map (1974 to 1977)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticWilliam J. Flynn Jr.Won(incumbent)	Democratic	8,419100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 7,703
Election day: November 4, 1974
District map: Older district map (1974 to 1977)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticWilliam J. Flynn Jr.Won	Democratic	4,42857.5%	57.5%
RepublicanDavid B. Richardson	Republican	3,27542.5%	42.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 11,561
Election day: November 7, 1972
District map: Older district map (1968 to 1973)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanGeorge C. YoungWon(incumbent)	Republican	6,77858.6%	58.6%
DemocraticMichael Savage	Democratic	4,78341.4%	41.4%

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanGeorge C. YoungWon(incumbent)	Republican	7,117100.0%	100.0%

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2nd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanGeorge C. YoungWon(incumbent)	Republican	8,471100.0%	100.0%

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

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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.

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