Massachusetts State House 6th Worcester District

Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by John Marsi Republican · Member list as of Oct 28

Jeanne Renaud CostelloDemocratic

Jeanne Renaud Costello 38.0John Marsi 61.8

Last result · 2024 generalNo published poll names both candidates.

John MarsiRepublican · Incumbent2 years since first win

Last election: John Marsi (Republican) won by 23.8 points, 2024
On the 2026 ballot: 2 candidates

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Races: Won 0 of 1; None listed
Years since first win: Not available; 2

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Jeanne Renaud CostelloDemocratic
John MarsiIncumbentRepublican

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History (30 elections for this seat)

Votes for listed candidates: 20,117
Election day: November 5, 2024
District map: Older district map (2022 to 2024)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 6th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJohn MarsiWonName as filed: John J. Marsi Jr.	Republican	12,44061.8%	61.8%
DemocraticJeanne Renaud Costello	Democratic	7,64738.0%	38.0%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	300.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 10,712
Election day: November 8, 2022
District map: Older district map (2022)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 6th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanPeter J. DurantWon(incumbent)	Republican	10,52698.3%	98.3%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	1861.7%	1.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 16,279
Election day: November 3, 2020
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 6th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanPeter J. DurantWon(incumbent)	Republican	15,94798.0%	98.0%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	3322.0%	2.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 11,271
Election day: November 6, 2018
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 6th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanPeter J. DurantWon(incumbent)	Republican	11,271100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 15,331
Election day: November 8, 2016
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 6th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanPeter J. DurantWon(incumbent)	Republican	15,10698.5%	98.5%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	2251.5%	1.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 11,456
Election day: November 4, 2014
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 6th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanPeter J. DurantWon(incumbent)	Republican	7,21062.9%	62.9%
DemocraticKaren A. Spiewak	Democratic	4,24637.1%	37.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 17,437
Election day: November 6, 2012
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 6th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanPeter J. DurantWon(incumbent)	Republican	9,67655.5%	55.5%
DemocraticKathleen Walker	Democratic	7,76144.5%	44.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 7,941
Election day: May 10, 2011
Type: Special election
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 6th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2011, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanPeter J. DurantWon	Republican	3,32441.9%	41.9%
DemocraticGeraldo Alicea(incumbent)	Democratic	3,26941.2%	41.2%
IndependentPeter J. Boria	Independent	1,27516.1%	16.1%
OtherRobert J. Cirba	Other	710.9%	0.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	20.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 13,176
Election day: November 2, 2010
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 6th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanPeter Durant	Republican	6,58750.0%	50.0%
DemocraticGeraldo Alicea(incumbent)	Democratic	6,58650.0%	50.0%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	30.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 18,270
Election day: November 4, 2008
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 6th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticGeraldo AliceaWon(incumbent)	Democratic	11,04760.5%	60.5%
RepublicanRonald J. Chernisky	Republican	7,22339.5%	39.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 13,264
Election day: November 7, 2006
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 6th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticGeraldo AliceaWon	Democratic	7,27354.8%	54.8%
RepublicanDavid M. Singer	Republican	5,99145.2%	45.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 16,737
Election day: November 2, 2004
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 6th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMark J. CarronWon(incumbent)	Democratic	10,91265.2%	65.2%
RepublicanDavid M. Singer	Republican	5,82534.8%	34.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 12,014
Election day: November 5, 2002
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 6th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMark J. CarronWon(incumbent)	Democratic	6,13651.1%	51.1%
RepublicanJerzy J. Jachimczyk	Republican	5,87848.9%	48.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 15,992
Election day: November 7, 2000
District map: Older district map (1994 to 2001)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 6th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMark J. CarronWon	Democratic	8,74654.7%	54.7%
RepublicanJerzy J. Jachimczyk	Republican	7,24645.3%	45.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 11,304
Election day: November 3, 1998
District map: Older district map (1994 to 2001)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 6th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanDavid M. PetersWon(incumbent)	Republican	6,91561.2%	61.2%
DemocraticMark J. Carron	Democratic	4,38938.8%	38.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 10,984
Election day: November 5, 1996
District map: Older district map (1994 to 2001)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 6th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanDavid M. PetersWon(incumbent)	Republican	10,984100.0%	100.0%

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 6th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanDavid M. PetersWon(incumbent)	Republican	9,759100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 12,850
Election day: November 3, 1992
District map: Older district map (1988 to 1993)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 6th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanDavid M. PetersWon(incumbent)	Republican	12,850100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 14,121
Election day: November 6, 1990
District map: Older district map (1988 to 1993)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 6th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanDavid M. PetersWon	Republican	7,82855.4%	55.4%
DemocraticMichael P. Stevens	Democratic	6,29344.6%	44.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 12,194
Election day: November 8, 1988
District map: Older district map (1988 to 1993)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 6th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMarilyn L. TravinskiWon(incumbent)	Democratic	12,18699.9%	99.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	80.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 8,047
Election day: November 4, 1986
District map: Older district map (1978 to 1987)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 6th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMarilyn L. TravinskiWon(incumbent)	Democratic	8,043100.0%	100.0%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	40.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 12,176
Election day: November 6, 1984
District map: Older district map (1978 to 1987)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 6th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMarilyn L. TravinskiWon(incumbent)	Democratic	12,173100.0%	100.0%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	30.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 9,657
Election day: November 2, 1982
District map: Older district map (1978 to 1987)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 6th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMarilyn L. TravinskiWon	Democratic	9,64299.8%	99.8%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	150.2%	0.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 13,663
Election day: November 4, 1980
District map: Older district map (1978 to 1987)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 6th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticA. James WhitneyWon(incumbent)	Democratic	7,54355.2%	55.2%
OtherJohn F. Farland	Other	6,11944.8%	44.8%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	10.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 11,863
Election day: November 7, 1978
District map: Older district map (1978 to 1987)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 6th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticA. James WhitneyWon(incumbent)	Democratic	7,45062.8%	62.8%
OtherJohn F. Farland(incumbent)	Other	3,47129.3%	29.3%
RepublicanFlorence Bazinet	Republican	9397.9%	7.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	30.0%	0.0%

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 6th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticA. James WhitneyWon	Democratic	8,298100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 5,251
Election day: November 4, 1974
District map: Older district map (1974 to 1977)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 6th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticWilliam A. StarzecWon(incumbent)	Democratic	5,251100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 10,123
Election day: November 7, 1972
District map: Older district map (1968 to 1973)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 6th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticWilliam A. StarzecWon	Democratic	4,65346.0%	46.0%
IndependentJoseph A. Borski Jr.	Independent	2,58425.5%	25.5%
RepublicanJoseph E. Laplante	Republican	1,82518.0%	18.0%
OtherNorma Cash Smith	Other	1,06110.5%	10.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 6,264
Election day: November 3, 1970
District map: Older district map (1968 to 1973)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 6th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJohn Peter IvascynWon(incumbent)	Democratic	6,264100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 8,116
Election day: November 5, 1968
District map: Older district map (1968 to 1973)

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 6th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJohn Peter IvascynWon(incumbent)	Democratic	8,116100.0%	100.0%

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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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.

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DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026