Massachusetts State House 5th Plymouth District
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by David DeCoste Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Lori ChildsDemocraticDavid DeCosteRepublican · Incumbent12 years since first win
Last result · 2024 general: David DeCoste (R) 97.7
- Earlier results
- David DeCoste (Republican) won by 3.5 points, 2022David DeCoste (Republican) won by 1.4 points, 2020, older linesAll 29 elections
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 19,859
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid DeCosteWon Republican 19,41097.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 4492.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,413
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid DeCosteWon(incumbent) Republican 10,03951.7% DemocraticEmmanuel J. Dockter Democratic 9,36348.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 110.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,212
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid DeCosteWon(incumbent) Republican 13,27850.7% DemocraticEmmanuel J. Dockter Democratic 12,91349.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 210.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,519
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid DeCosteWon(incumbent) Republican 10,61651.7% DemocraticAlison M. Demong Democratic 9,90348.3%
- 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
- 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
- 19,859
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid DeCosteWon Republican 19,41097.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 4492.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,413
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid DeCosteWon(incumbent) Republican 10,03951.7% DemocraticEmmanuel J. Dockter Democratic 9,36348.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 110.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,212
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid DeCosteWon(incumbent) Republican 13,27850.7% DemocraticEmmanuel J. Dockter Democratic 12,91349.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 210.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,519
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid DeCosteWon(incumbent) Republican 10,61651.7% DemocraticAlison M. Demong Democratic 9,90348.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,100
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid DeCosteWon(incumbent) Republican 12,29351.0% DemocraticKara L. Nyman Democratic 11,79048.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 170.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,614
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid F. DeCosteWon Republican 8,33150.1% DemocraticRhonda L. Nyman(incumbent) Democratic 8,28349.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,403
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRhonda L. NymanWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,96557.9% RepublicanKorey M. Welch Republican 9,43842.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,803
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRhonda L. NymanWon Democratic 9,34052.5% RepublicanKorey M. Welch Republican 8,33946.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1240.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,759
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert J. NymanWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,759100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,059
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert NymanWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,82563.5% RepublicanTimothy M. Gillespie Jr. Republican 6,23436.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,622
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert NymanWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,622100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,722
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert NymanWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,46062.5% RepublicanJoseph E. Mullin Republican 6,26237.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,084
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
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- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert NymanWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,084100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,037
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
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- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert NymanWon Democratic 8,40759.9% RepublicanFred N. Levin Republican 5,63040.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,009
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
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- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJanet W. ObrienWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,59464.4% RepublicanAnthony Gauquier Republican 6,41535.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,332
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
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- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJanet W. ObrienWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,71769.9% IndependentDonald L. Tracey Independent 4,61530.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,695
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
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- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJanet W. ObrienWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,60253.8% RepublicanBrian Hickey Republican 9,09346.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,374
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
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- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJanet W. ObrienWon Democratic 8,75750.4% RepublicanNorman T. Buitta Republican 8,61749.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,327
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
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- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam J. Flynn Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 14,31399.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 140.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,121
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam J. Flynn Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 8,119100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,347
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam J. Flynn Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 12,347100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,819
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam J. Flynn Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 9,814100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 50.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,411
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam J. Flynn Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 12,40399.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 80.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,583
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam J. Flynn Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 8,43372.8% IndependentCyrus Comninos Independent 3,15027.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,508
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1977)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert W. GilletteWon(incumbent) Republican 6,79559.0% DemocraticEllis W. Flynn Democratic 4,71341.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,676
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1977)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert W. GilletteWon(incumbent) Republican 6,676100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,410
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1973)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlfred AlmeidaWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,00856.5% RepublicanPaul W. Sears Republican 5,40243.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,785
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1973)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlfred AlmeidaWon Democratic 4,61652.5% RepublicanJohn F. Prentice Republican 4,16947.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,483
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1973)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 5th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn A. ArmstrongWon(incumbent) Republican 5,01452.9% DemocraticAlfred Almeida Democratic 4,46947.1%
- 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