Massachusetts State House 4th Suffolk District
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by David Biele Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
David BieleDemocratic · Incumbent8 years since first winCharles J. DelaneyIndependent
Last result · 2024 general: David Biele (D) 97.9
- Earlier results
- David Biele (Democratic) was unopposed, 2022David Biele (Democratic) was unopposed, 2020, older linesAll 29 elections
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 18,309
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid BieleWon Democratic 17,91697.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 3932.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,848
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid BieleWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,56697.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 2822.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,723
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid BieleWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,37598.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 3481.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,516
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid BieleWon Democratic 15,516100.0%
- 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
- 18,309
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid BieleWon Democratic 17,91697.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 3932.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,848
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid BieleWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,56697.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 2822.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,723
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid BieleWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,37598.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 3481.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,516
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid BieleWon Democratic 15,516100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,045
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNick CollinsWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,78198.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 2641.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,850
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNick CollinsWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,850100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,927
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNick CollinsWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,927100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,881
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNick CollinsWon Democratic 9,42173.1% RepublicanPatrick James Brennan Republican 3,42426.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 360.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,940
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBrian P. WallaceWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,940100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,350
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBrian P. WallaceWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,350100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,215
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBrian P. WallaceWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,215100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,978
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBrian P. WallaceWon Democratic 8,978100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,802
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn A. Hart Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 10,802100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,541
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn A. Hart Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 8,541100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,520
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn A. Hart Jr.Won Democratic 10,520100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,836
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStephen F. LynchWon Democratic 9,836100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,609
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPaul J. GannonWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,609100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,945
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPaul J. GannonWon Democratic 10,945100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,312
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael F. FlahertyWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,312100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,435
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael F. FlahertyWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,435100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,873
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael F. FlahertyWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,20184.6% IndependentJohn R. Brennan Independent 1,67215.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,893
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael F. FlahertyWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,893100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,720
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael F. FlahertyWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,720100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,925
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael F. FlahertyWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,925100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,682
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1977)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMelvin H. KingWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,682100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,580
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1977)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMelvin H. KingWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,580100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,149
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1973)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMelvin H. KingWon Democratic 6,58540.8% DemocraticWilliam A. CareyWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,33639.2% RepublicanMargaret Y. Donnell Republican 3,22820.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,968
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1973)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam A. CareyWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,12751.4% DemocraticFrancis K. DwyerWon Democratic 4,84148.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,572
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1973)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam A. CareyWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,60630.6% DemocraticDavid John OconnorWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,79426.9% RepublicanDuane L. Grimes Republican 4,58821.3% RepublicanDavid L. Myers Republican 4,58421.3%
- 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
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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