Massachusetts State House 3rd Barnstable District
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Dave Vieira Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Jack Peter RichardsonDemocraticDave VieiraRepublican · Incumbent16 years since first win
Last result · 2024 general: Dave Vieira (R) 56.0, Kathleen Fox Alfano (D) 43.9
- Earlier results
- Dave Vieira (Republican) won by 10.8 points, 2022Dave Vieira (Republican) was unopposed, 2020, older linesAll 29 elections
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 28,675
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Barnstable District, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDave VieiraWonName as filed: David T. Vieira Republican 16,05956.0% DemocraticKathleen Fox Alfano Democratic 12,60043.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 160.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,949
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Barnstable District, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDave VieiraWon(incumbent)Name as filed: David T. Vieira Republican 12,71555.4% DemocraticKathleen Fox Alfano Democratic 10,22744.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 70.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,179
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Barnstable District, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDave VieiraWon(incumbent)Name as filed: David T. Vieira Republican 19,93898.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 2411.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,353
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Barnstable District, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDave VieiraWon(incumbent)Name as filed: David T. Vieira Republican 16,353100.0%
- 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
- 28,675
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Barnstable District, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDave VieiraWonName as filed: David T. Vieira Republican 16,05956.0% DemocraticKathleen Fox Alfano Democratic 12,60043.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 160.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,949
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Barnstable District, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDave VieiraWon(incumbent)Name as filed: David T. Vieira Republican 12,71555.4% DemocraticKathleen Fox Alfano Democratic 10,22744.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 70.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,179
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Barnstable District, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDave VieiraWon(incumbent)Name as filed: David T. Vieira Republican 19,93898.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 2411.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,353
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Barnstable District, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDave VieiraWon(incumbent)Name as filed: David T. Vieira Republican 16,353100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,067
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Barnstable District, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDave VieiraWon(incumbent)Name as filed: David T. Vieira Republican 12,73952.9% DemocraticMatthew C. Patrick Democratic 11,31747.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 110.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,681
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Barnstable District, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid T. VieiraWon(incumbent) Republican 12,681100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,724
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Barnstable District, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid T. VieiraWon(incumbent) Republican 17,724100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,609
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Barnstable District, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid T. VieiraWon Republican 10,03653.9% DemocraticMatthew C. Patrick(incumbent) Democratic 8,56746.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 60.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,646
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Barnstable District, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMatthew C. PatrickWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,89859.6% IndependentCarey M. Murphy Independent 8,74840.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,044
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Barnstable District, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMatthew PatrickWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,044100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,471
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Barnstable District, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMatthew PatrickWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,99053.4% RepublicanLarry F. Wheatley Republican 10,48146.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,293
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Barnstable District, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMatthew PatrickWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,65550.0% RepublicanLarry F. Wheatley Republican 8,63850.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,793
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Barnstable District, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMatthew PatrickWon Democratic 13,28555.8% RepublicanDavid Vieira Republican 10,50844.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,095
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Barnstable District, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanNancy J. CaffynWon Republican 7,86843.5% DemocraticSusan V. Walker Democratic 7,37840.8% IndependentJames R. McMahon III Independent 2,84915.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,780
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Barnstable District, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas S. CahirWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,780100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,945
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Barnstable District, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas S. CahirWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,45573.5% RepublicanRobert Preskenis Republican 4,49026.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,471
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Barnstable District, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas S. CahirWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,75670.1% RepublicanMelford G. Hensch Republican 6,71529.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,502
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Barnstable District, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas S. CahirWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,02459.6% RepublicanMelford G. Hensch Republican 7,47840.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,387
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Barnstable District, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas S. CahirWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,35499.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 330.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,732
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Barnstable District, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas S. CahirWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,44068.4% RepublicanJohn F. Meade Republican 5,29231.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,598
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Barnstable District, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas S. CahirWon Democratic 11,39952.8% RepublicanJohn A. Demello Republican 10,18147.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 180.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,173
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Barnstable District, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJeremiah F. CahirWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,16299.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 110.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,180
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Barnstable District, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJeremiah F. CahirWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,61471.0% RepublicanCurtis Clapp Republican 5,56529.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,249
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Barnstable District, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJeremiah F. CahirWon Democratic 9,12464.0% RepublicanDaniel M. Blackmon Republican 5,12436.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,426
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1977)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Barnstable District, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard E. KendallWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,426100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,400
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1977)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Barnstable District, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard E. KendallWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,400100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,419
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1973)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Barnstable District, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard E. KendallWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,419100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,513
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1973)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Barnstable District, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard E. KendallWon Democratic 7,06261.3% RepublicanD. Norman Brady Republican 4,45138.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,475
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1973)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Barnstable District, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHarry A. Read IIIWon(incumbent) Republican 9,475100.0%
- 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.
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026