Massachusetts State House 5th Essex District
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Dru Tarr Democratic (on the 2026 ballot: Andrew Francis Robert Tarr) · Member list as of Oct 28
Christina DelisioRepublicanAndrew Francis Robert TarrDemocratic
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- Andrew Francis Robert TarrDemocratic
- Christina DelisioRepublican
- Gil FriedenOther(Transparency Inclusion Environment)
- Last election
- Annmargaret Ferrante (Democratic) won by 33.3 points, 2024
- Earlier results
- Annmargaret Ferrante (Democratic) won by 38.2 points, 2022Annmargaret Ferrante (Democratic) was unopposed, 2020, older linesAll 30 elections
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 26,872
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnnmargaret FerranteWon Democratic 17,87766.5% IndependentSteven G. Leblanc Jr. Independent 8,92633.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 690.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,688
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnnmargaret FerranteWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,97169.0% RepublicanAshley Sullivan Republican 6,68330.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 340.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,247
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnnmargaret FerranteWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,86098.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 3871.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,045
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnnmargaret FerranteWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,61771.5% IndependentJames K. Gardner Independent 5,42828.5%
- 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 (30 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 26,872
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnnmargaret FerranteWon Democratic 17,87766.5% IndependentSteven G. Leblanc Jr. Independent 8,92633.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 690.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,688
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnnmargaret FerranteWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,97169.0% RepublicanAshley Sullivan Republican 6,68330.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 340.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,247
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnnmargaret FerranteWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,86098.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 3871.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,045
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnnmargaret FerranteWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,61771.5% IndependentJames K. Gardner Independent 5,42828.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,508
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnnmargaret FerranteWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,23998.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 2691.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,993
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnnmargaret FerranteWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,43959.0% RepublicanMichael B. Boucher Republican 6,55441.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,997
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnnmargaret FerranteWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,997100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,289
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnnmargaret FerranteWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,60265.1% RepublicanJanet Anne Holmes Republican 5,67034.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 170.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,430
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnnmargaret FerranteWon Democratic 16,430100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,350
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnthony J. VergaWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,350100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,616
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnthony J. VergaWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,616100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,928
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnthony J. VergaWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,13476.2% RepublicanCharles F. Choate Republican 3,79423.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,488
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
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- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnthony J. VergaWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,488100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,475
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
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- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnthony J. VergaWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,475100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,594
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
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- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnthony J. VergaWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,594100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,012
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
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- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnthony J. VergaWon Democratic 8,27651.7% RepublicanMichael B. Boucher Republican 7,73648.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,837
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
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- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBruce E. TarrWon(incumbent) Republican 14,10167.7% DemocraticSuzanne J. Mitchell Democratic 6,73632.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,201
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
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- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBruce E. TarrWon Republican 8,49746.7% DemocraticPatricia G. Fiero(incumbent) Democratic 6,78137.3% IndependentMichael M. McLeod Independent 2,43413.4% IndependentStephen M. James Independent 4892.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,395
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
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- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatricia G. FieroWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,30858.3% RepublicanLarry D. Whitten Republican 8,08541.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,153
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
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- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatricia G. FieroWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,92457.0% RepublicanFrederick H. Tarr Republican 5,22843.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,630
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
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- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatricia G. FieroWon Democratic 10,15154.5% RepublicanFrederick H. Tarr Republican 8,46945.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 100.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,003
- Election day
- not on file
- Type
- Special election
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatricia G. FieroWon Democratic 3,55159.1% RepublicanJohn A. Foote Republican 2,38839.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 641.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,092
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRichard R. SilvaWon(incumbent) Republican 13,092100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,178
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
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- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRichard R. SilvaWon(incumbent) Republican 16,172100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 60.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,295
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
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- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRichard R. SilvaWon(incumbent) Republican 12,12184.8% DemocraticChester S. Stone Jr. Democratic 2,17015.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 40.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,330
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
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- Older district map (1974 to 1977)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPeter C. McCarthyWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,330100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,895
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
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- Older district map (1974 to 1977)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPeter C. McCarthyWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,895100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,587
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1973)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPeter C. McCarthyWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,02754.2% DemocraticJohn E. MurphyWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,56045.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,332
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1973)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPeter C. McCarthyWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,11237.9% DemocraticJohn E. MurphyWon Democratic 10,31435.2% IndependentGeorge W. Southwick Independent 4,92016.8% IndependentJames T. Paras Independent 2,98610.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,311
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1973)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPeter C. McCarthyWon Democratic 10,47330.5% DemocraticPhilip C. OdonnellWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,33630.1% RepublicanFrank L. Wiggin Republican 8,24124.0% RepublicanGerard G. McDuff Republican 5,26115.3%
- 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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Candidates on the ballot
- Andrew Francis Robert TarrDemocratic
- Christina DelisioRepublican
- Gil FriedenOther(Transparency Inclusion Environment)
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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