Massachusetts State House 3rd Plymouth District
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Joan Meschino Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Joan MeschinoDemocratic · Incumbent10 years since first win
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Joan Meschino (Democratic) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 1 candidate
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- Joan MeschinoIncumbentDemocratic
Source: sec.state.ma.us, dated Oct 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 20,765
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
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- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoan MeschinoWon Democratic 20,42498.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 3411.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,374
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
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- Older district map (2022)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoan MeschinoWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,99997.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 3752.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,137
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoan MeschinoWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,77098.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 3671.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,407
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoan MeschinoWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,20957.0% RepublicanKristen G. Arute Republican 9,19843.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,565
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoan MeschinoWon Democratic 13,25754.0% RepublicanKristen G. Arute Republican 11,28545.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 230.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,367
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGarrett J. BradleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,367100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,942
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGarrett J. BradleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,942100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,684
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGarrett J. BradleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,52260.5% RepublicanTimothy F. Finnerty Republican 7,64537.0% IndependentCarlton A. Chambers Sr. Independent 5172.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 00.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,641
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGarrett J. BradleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,641100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,482
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGarrett J. BradleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,482100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,289
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGarrett J. BradleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,18194.3% OtherLaura M. Burns Other 1,1085.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,924
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGarrett J. BradleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,80267.7% RepublicanNathaniel G. Palmer Republican 6,12232.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,878
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
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- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGarrett J. BradleyWon Democratic 12,19358.4% RepublicanMary Anne McKenna Republican 7,79437.3% IndependentWalter S. Murray Independent 8914.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,307
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
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- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMary Jeanette MurrayWon(incumbent) Republican 8,20253.6% DemocraticGarrett J. Bradley Democratic 7,10546.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,221
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
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- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMary Jeanette MurrayWon(incumbent) Republican 15,221100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,300
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
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- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMary Jeanette MurrayWon(incumbent) Republican 14,300100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,513
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
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- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMary Jeanette MurrayWon(incumbent) Republican 17,513100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,931
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMary Jeanette MurrayWon(incumbent) Republican 15,931100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,733
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
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- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMary Jeanette MurrayWon(incumbent) Republican 14,66570.7% DemocraticJohn M. Silva Democratic 6,06829.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,730
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
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- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMary Jeanette MurrayWon(incumbent) Republican 10,729100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,646
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
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- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMary Jeanette MurrayWon(incumbent) Republican 15,62499.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 220.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,749
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
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- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMary Jeanette MurrayWon(incumbent) Republican 9,67161.4% DemocraticCaroline J. Stouffer Democratic 6,07838.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,911
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMary Jeanette MurrayWon(incumbent) Republican 11,35060.0% DemocraticTheodore M. Ford Democratic 7,56140.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,557
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMary Jeanette MurrayWon(incumbent) Republican 8,73656.1% DemocraticCaroline J. Stouffer(incumbent) Democratic 6,82143.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,715
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
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- Older district map (1974 to 1977)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMary Jeanette MurrayWon Republican 6,85253.9% DemocraticJohn W. Carroll Democratic 5,86346.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,007
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
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- Older district map (1974 to 1977)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge C. YoungWon(incumbent) Republican 4,96655.1% DemocraticMichael Savage Democratic 3,59840.0% IndependentFrederick R. Koed Independent 4434.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,445
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1973)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn R. BuckleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,16671.3% RepublicanCharles E. Farrington Republican 3,27928.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,286
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
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- Older district map (1968 to 1973)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn R. BuckleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,286100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,685
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1973)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 3rd Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn R. BuckleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,63062.0% RepublicanJohn J. Fitzgibbons Republican 4,05538.0%
- 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.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Massachusetts State House 3rd Plymouth District, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ma/house/3rd-plymouth. Retrieved October 30, 2026.
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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:3rd_plymouth
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026