Massachusetts State House 7th Worcester District
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Paul Frost Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
3 candidates on the printed ballot. Sorted by last name.
- Last election
- Paul Frost (Republican) won by 38.3 points, 2024
- Earlier results
- Paul Frost (Republican) won by 50.5 points, 2022Paul Frost (Republican) won by 29.4 points, 2020, older linesAll 29 elections
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 23,855
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 7th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul FrostWon Republican 16,47269.0% IndependentTerry Burke Dotson Independent 7,32530.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 580.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,563
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 7th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul FrostWon(incumbent) Republican 12,43275.1% OtherTerry Burke Dotson Other 4,06724.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 640.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,709
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 7th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul FrostWon(incumbent) Republican 14,65964.5% OtherTerry Burke Dotson Other 7,99335.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 570.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,146
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 7th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul FrostWon(incumbent) Republican 11,22265.5% DemocraticTerry Burke Dotson Democratic 5,92434.5%
- 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 (29 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 23,855
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 7th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul FrostWon Republican 16,47269.0% IndependentTerry Burke Dotson Independent 7,32530.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 580.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,563
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 7th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul FrostWon(incumbent) Republican 12,43275.1% OtherTerry Burke Dotson Other 4,06724.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 640.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,709
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 7th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul FrostWon(incumbent) Republican 14,65964.5% OtherTerry Burke Dotson Other 7,99335.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 570.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,146
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 7th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul FrostWon(incumbent) Republican 11,22265.5% DemocraticTerry Burke Dotson Democratic 5,92434.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,661
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 7th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul FrostWon(incumbent) Republican 13,69166.3% DemocraticTerry Burke Dotson Democratic 6,95133.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 190.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,687
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 7th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul K. FrostWon(incumbent) Republican 10,08773.7% DemocraticTerry Burke Dotson Democratic 3,60026.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,489
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 7th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul K. FrostWon(incumbent) Republican 15,489100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,158
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 7th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul K. FrostWon(incumbent) Republican 12,09099.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 680.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,286
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 7th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul K. FrostWon(incumbent) Republican 12,61165.4% DemocraticDaniel S. Carpenter Democratic 6,67534.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,984
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 7th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul K. FrostWon(incumbent) Republican 10,984100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,899
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 7th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul K. FrostWon(incumbent) Republican 14,899100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,118
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 7th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul K. FrostWon(incumbent) Republican 9,14664.8% DemocraticJames F. Murphy Jr. Democratic 4,97235.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,735
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 7th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul K. FrostWon(incumbent) Republican 10,47655.9% DemocraticSusan J. Weagle Democratic 8,25944.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,403
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 7th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul K. FrostWon(incumbent) Republican 7,67053.3% DemocraticSusan J. Weagle Democratic 6,73346.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,296
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 7th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul K. FrostWon Republican 6,40937.0% DemocraticEdward Jeffrey Newcombe Democratic 5,99134.6% IndependentDaniel Paul Dowd Independent 4,89628.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,460
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 7th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPaul KolliosWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,460100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,123
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 7th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPaul KolliosWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,32169.7% RepublicanDaniel J. Schur Republican 5,80230.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,669
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 7th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPaul KolliosWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,34150.0% IndependentAlan M. Tuttle Independent 8,32850.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,124
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 7th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPaul KolliosWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,119100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 50.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,030
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 7th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPaul KolliosWon Democratic 9,028100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,072
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 7th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPaul KulliosWon Democratic 13,072100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,622
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 7th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPaul KolliosWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,28260.8% RepublicanRaymond M. Jolie Republican 5,34039.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,335
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 7th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPaul KolliosWon Democratic 10,08658.2% RepublicanRobert C. Steinmetz Republican 7,24641.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 30.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,083
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 7th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard J. DwinellWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,26955.6% RepublicanRobert C. Steinmetz Republican 5,81144.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 30.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,724
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1977)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 7th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert D. McNeilWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,724100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,317
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1977)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 7th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert D. McNeilWon Democratic 6,317100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,026
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1973)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 7th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard J. DwinellWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,15152.5% DemocraticAlbert L. NashWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,87547.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,404
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1973)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 7th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard J. DwinellWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,58641.0% DemocraticAlbert L. NashWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,85337.8% RepublicanDavid A. Sjosten Republican 4,96521.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,589
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1973)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 7th Worcester District, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard J. DwinellWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,88350.4% DemocraticAlbert L. NashWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,70649.6%
- 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
More about this race
Candidates on the ballot
- Nicholas LazzaroDemocratic
- Paul FrostIncumbentRepublican
- Terry Burke DotsonIndependent
Source: sec.state.ma.us, dated Oct 28
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Election Wrld. (2026). Massachusetts State House 7th Worcester District, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ma/house/7th-worcester. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
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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