Massachusetts State House 8th Suffolk District
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Jay Livingstone Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Jay LivingstoneDemocratic · Incumbent12 years since first win
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Jay Livingstone (Democratic) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 1 candidate
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- Jay LivingstoneIncumbentDemocratic
Source: sec.state.ma.us, dated Oct 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 13,656
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 8th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJay LivingstoneWon Democratic 13,44598.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 2111.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,886
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 8th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJay LivingstoneWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,70198.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1851.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,219
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 8th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJay LivingstoneWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,02398.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1961.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,613
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 8th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJay LivingstoneWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,613100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,410
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 8th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJay LivingstoneWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,20198.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 2091.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,769
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 8th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJay D. LivingstoneWon Democratic 8,769100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,844
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 8th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMartha Marty WalzWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,844100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,015
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 8th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMartha WalzWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,27377.2% RepublicanBrad Marston Republican 2,73122.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 110.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,821
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 8th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMartha Marty WalzWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,821100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,540
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 8th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMartha Marty WalzWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,540100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,240
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 8th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMartha Marty WalzWon Democratic 12,15674.8% RepublicanRichard L. Babson Republican 3,72422.9% OtherL. Thomas White Other 3602.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,157
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 8th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPaul C. DemakisWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,157100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,266
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 8th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPaul C. DemakisWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,41072.2% RepublicanM. Hannah Meehan Republican 2,85627.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,246
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 8th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPaul C. DemakisWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,34169.5% RepublicanChristopher Caputo Republican 1,90530.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,754
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 8th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPaul C. DemakisWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,37565.4% RepublicanThomas G. Massimo Republican 3,37934.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,639
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 8th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPaul C. DemakisWon Democratic 4,73962.0% RepublicanDoug Bosley Republican 2,90038.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,196
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 8th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMark RooseveltWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,40172.6% RepublicanMorgan Palmer Republican 2,79527.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,931
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 8th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMark RooseveltWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,74772.5% IndependentZac Cataldo Independent 2,18427.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,643
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
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- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 8th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMark RooseveltWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,94574.7% RepublicanJohn Dejong Republican 2,69825.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,458
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
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- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 8th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMark RooseveltWon Democratic 4,24165.7% RepublicanMorgan Palmer Republican 1,48222.9% IndependentMark Amatangel Independent 73511.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,623
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
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- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 8th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas J. ValleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,37172.0% RepublicanJoseph H. Solano Republican 3,24927.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 30.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,397
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 8th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas J. ValleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,63862.7% RepublicanGilbert B. Kaplan Republican 2,75937.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,031
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 8th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas J. ValleyWon Democratic 5,93459.2% RepublicanJames S. McDonald Republican 4,09540.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,543
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 8th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBarney FrankWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,22682.5% RepublicanWalter C. Oconnor Republican 1,31617.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,014
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1977)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 8th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael F. FlahertyWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,014100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,079
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1977)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 8th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael F. FlahertyWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,32871.2% IndependentJames Michael Murphy Independent 1,27821.0% OtherPatricia K. Ranese Other 4737.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,066
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1973)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 8th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames J. CravenWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,23543.2% DemocraticJohn G. KelleherWon Democratic 7,90041.4% RepublicanIrene C. Caldwell Republican 2,93115.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,545
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1973)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 8th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames J. CravenWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,54451.6% DemocraticArthur Joseph Lewis Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 8,00148.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,670
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1973)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 8th Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames J. CravenWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,22039.1% DemocraticArthur Joseph Lewis Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 9,94934.7% RepublicanLewis S. Crampton Republican 4,16514.5% RepublicanKenneth A. MacDonald Republican 3,33611.6%
- 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
- 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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Election Wrld. (2026). Massachusetts State House 8th Suffolk District, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ma/house/8th-suffolk. Retrieved October 30, 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.
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:ma/sldl:8th_suffolk
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026