Massachusetts State House 9th Plymouth District
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Bridget Plouffe Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Lawrence Peter NovakRepublicanBridget PlouffeDemocratic · Incumbent2 years since first win
Lawrence Peter Novak 30.1Bridget Plouffe 54.3
Last result · 2024 general
- Earlier results
- Gerard J. Cassidy (Democratic) won by 21.3 points, 2022Gerard J. Cassidy (Democratic) was unopposed, 2020, older linesAll 30 elections
Side by side
Left column: NovakRight column: Plouffe
- Races
- Won 0 of 2
- Won 1 of 1
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Wins and losses count the races in our results files, the same as each profile.
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 21,754
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 9th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBridget PlouffeWon Democratic 11,80954.3% RepublicanLawrence Peter Novak Republican 6,53930.1% IndependentJonathan Wilshire Gill Independent 3,39815.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 80.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,454
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 9th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGerard J. CassidyWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,35760.5% RepublicanLawrence P. Novak Republican 6,07239.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 250.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,770
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 9th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGerard J. CassidyWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,74399.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 270.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,955
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 9th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGerard J. CassidyWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,955100.0%
- 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.
All elections (30 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 21,754
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 9th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBridget PlouffeWon Democratic 11,80954.3% RepublicanLawrence Peter Novak Republican 6,53930.1% IndependentJonathan Wilshire Gill Independent 3,39815.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 80.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,454
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 9th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGerard J. CassidyWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,35760.5% RepublicanLawrence P. Novak Republican 6,07239.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 250.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,770
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 9th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGerard J. CassidyWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,74399.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 270.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,955
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 9th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGerard J. CassidyWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,955100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,673
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 9th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGerard J. CassidyWon Democratic 14,88289.3% RepublicanDanny J. Yoon Republican 1,74510.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 460.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,190
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 9th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael D. BradyWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,190100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,474
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 9th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael D. BradyWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,474100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,412
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 9th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael D. BradyWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,38199.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 310.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,924
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 9th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael D. BradyWon Democratic 10,82083.7% RepublicanLawrence P. Novak Republican 2,10416.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,713
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 9th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas P. KennedyWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,713100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,254
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 9th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas P. KennedyWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,254100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,249
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 9th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas P. KennedyWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,249100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,325
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 9th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas P. KennedyWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,325100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,167
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 9th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas P. KennedyWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,20175.9% RepublicanDale L. Fegel Jr. Republican 1,96624.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,893
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 9th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas P. KennedyWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,42877.4% RepublicanSteven Shuman Republican 2,46522.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,672
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 9th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas P. KennedyWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,10573.5% RepublicanSteven Shuman Republican 2,56726.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,427
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 9th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas P. KennedyWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,59061.1% RepublicanMaria C. Carey Republican 4,83738.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,249
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 9th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas P. KennedyWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,39156.8% RepublicanZola S. Carr Republican 4,85843.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,757
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 9th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas P. KennedyWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,757100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,684
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 9th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas P. KennedyWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,683100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,077
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 9th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas P. KennedyWon Democratic 10,077100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,534
- Election day
- not on file
- Type
- Special election
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 9th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1983, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas P. KennedyWon Democratic 3,02666.7% RepublicanLawrence P. Novak Republican 1,50833.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,348
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 9th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMark E. LawtonWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,347100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,274
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 9th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMark E. LawtonWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,07668.4% RepublicanJames A. Driskell Republican 4,19831.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,497
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 9th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMark E. LawtonWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,06376.8% RepublicanJames A. Driskell Republican 2,43023.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 40.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,722
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1977)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 9th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert S. TeahanWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,29175.0% RepublicanPatrick Lynch Republican 2,43125.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,629
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1977)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 9th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert S. TeahanWon Democratic 3,60447.2% IndependentElbert O. Clayton Independent 2,39131.3% RepublicanPaul M. Morris Republican 1,63421.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,390
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1973)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 9th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRoger Sumner BabbWon(incumbent) Republican 8,10952.7% DemocraticWilliam C. Finn Democratic 7,28147.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,695
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1973)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 9th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRoger Sumner BabbWon(incumbent) Republican 6,61661.9% DemocraticJames F. Creed Democratic 4,07938.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,541
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1973)
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 9th Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRoger Sumner BabbWon Republican 7,52365.2% DemocraticJoseph F. Creed Democratic 4,01834.8%
- 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