Massachusetts State House 4th Worcester District
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Natalie Higgins Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Josh William BowdridgeRepublicanNatalie HigginsDemocratic · Incumbent10 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Natalie Higgins (D) 57.5, Salvatore Perla (R) 42.5
- Last election
- Natalie Higgins (Democratic) won by 15.0 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: BowdridgeRight column: Higgins
- Races
- None listed
- Won 5 of 5
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 10
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Candidates on the ballot
- Natalie HigginsIncumbentDemocratic
- Josh William BowdridgeRepublican
Source: sec.state.ma.us, dated Oct 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 19,810
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNatalie HigginsWon Democratic 11,39057.5% RepublicanSalvatore Perla Republican 8,41842.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,714
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNatalie HigginsWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,19352.5% OtherJohn M. Dombrowski Other 6,51047.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 110.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,016
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNatalie HigginsWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,29558.5% RepublicanThomas F. Ardinger Republican 8,71041.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 110.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,070
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNatalie HigginsWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,48056.3% RepublicanRichard E. Palmieri Republican 6,59043.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,859
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNatalie HigginsWon Democratic 10,38255.0% RepublicanThomas F. Ardinger Republican 8,42644.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 510.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,080
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDennis A. RosaWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,64955.0% RepublicanJacques A. Perrault Republican 5,43145.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,089
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDennis A. RosaWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,34657.2% RepublicanJustin A. Brooks Republican 7,74342.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,187
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDennis A. RosaWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,15099.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 370.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,144
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDennis A. RosaWon Democratic 9,67156.4% IndependentClaire M. Freda Independent 7,47343.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,047
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJennifer L. FlanaganWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,10662.1% OtherClaire M. Freda Other 4,94137.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,067
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJennifer L. FlanaganWon Democratic 11,78369.0% RepublicanDavid G. Nault Republican 5,28431.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,606
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary Jane SimmonsWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,606100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,490
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary Jane SimmonsWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,490100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,719
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary Jane SimmonsWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,719100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,545
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary Jane SimmonsWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,545100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,908
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary Jane SimmonsWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,908100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,421
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary Jane SimmonsWon Democratic 12,56568.2% RepublicanVictor J. Defelice Republican 5,85631.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,320
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert A. AntonioniWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,53252.3% RepublicanMark A. Woodward Republican 6,96142.6% IndependentJulian D. Frattallone Independent 8275.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,013
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert A. AntonioniWon Democratic 12,86175.6% RepublicanMichael C. Palmatier Republican 4,14224.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 100.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,614
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAngelo PicucciWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,612100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,895
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAngelo PicucciWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,895100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,114
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAngelo PicucciWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,113100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,451
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAngelo PicucciWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,451100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,031
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAngelo PicucciWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,031100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,168
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1977)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHenry R. GrenierWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,58859.0% IndependentRobert A. Pentecost Independent 4,58041.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,030
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1977)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHenry R. GrenierWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,38067.0% RepublicanWilliam P. Woodard Republican 2,65033.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,493
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1973)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHenry R. GrenierWon Democratic 6,13658.5% RepublicanRobert A. Pentecost Republican 4,35741.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,651
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1973)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrederic W. Schlosstein Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 6,651100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,915
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1973)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrederic W. Schlosstein Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 5,53655.8% RepublicanRobert A. Boucher Republican 4,37944.2%
- 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:4th_worcester
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026