Massachusetts State Senate First Essex District
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Pavel Payano Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Pavel PayanoDemocratic · Incumbent4 years since first win
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Pavel Payano (Democratic) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 1 candidate
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- Pavel PayanoIncumbentDemocratic
Source: sec.state.ma.us, dated Oct 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 41,147
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Massachusetts Senate, First Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPavel PayanoWon Democratic 39,63296.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1,5153.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,847
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Massachusetts Senate, First Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPavel PayanoWon Democratic 21,59194.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1,2565.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 74,339
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts Senate, First Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDiana DizoglioWon(incumbent) Democratic 72,72297.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1,6172.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 69,877
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts Senate, First Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDiana DizoglioWon Democratic 46,33866.3% RepublicanAlexander Leightonwilliams Republican 23,53933.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 65,753
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts Senate, First Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKathleen A. Oconnor IvesWon(incumbent) Democratic 65,13199.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 6220.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 55,937
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts Senate, First Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKathleen A. Oconnor IvesWon(incumbent) Democratic 30,10753.8% RepublicanShaun P. Toohey Republican 25,83046.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 79,287
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts Senate, First Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKathleen A. Oconnor IvesWon Democratic 36,40545.9% RepublicanShaun P. Toohey Republican 26,65433.6% IndependentPaul A. Magliocchetti Independent 12,87016.2% OtherJames M. Kelcourse Other 3,3584.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 58,529
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts Senate, First Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSteven A. BaddourWon(incumbent) Democratic 34,47458.9% RepublicanStephen R. Cole Republican 23,98141.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 740.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 61,137
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts Senate, First Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSteven A. BaddourWon(incumbent) Democratic 61,137100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,437
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts Senate, First Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSteven A. BaddourWon(incumbent) Democratic 43,437100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 71,368
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts Senate, First Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSteven A. BaddourWon(incumbent) Democratic 49,01168.7% RepublicanLeo T. Martin Republican 22,35731.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,575
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts Senate, First Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSteven A. BaddourWon Democratic 39,575100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 49,358
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts Senate, First Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward J. Clancy Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 49,358100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,267
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
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- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts Senate, First Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward J. Clancy Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 33,77574.6% RepublicanRobert W. Wofford Republican 11,49225.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,621
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts Senate, First Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward J. Clancy Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 46,621100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 54,497
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
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- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts Senate, First Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward J. Clancy Jr.Won Democratic 29,76154.6% RepublicanKathleen E. Caron Republican 24,73645.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 64,556
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
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- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts Senate, First Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWalter J. BoveriniWon(incumbent) Democratic 41,22463.9% RepublicanPaul T. Rabchenuk Republican 23,33236.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 54,909
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts Senate, First Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWalter J. BoveriniWon(incumbent) Democratic 31,67457.7% RepublicanRandall L. Pinch Republican 23,23542.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 62,722
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts Senate, First Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWalter J. BoveriniWon(incumbent) Democratic 45,01871.8% RepublicanJerome P. Delfeld Republican 17,70328.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,014
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts Senate, First Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWalter J. BoveriniWon(incumbent) Democratic 34,014100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,894
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts Senate, First Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWalter J. BoveriniWon(incumbent) Democratic 46,875100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 190.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,608
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts Senate, First Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWalter J. BoveriniWon(incumbent) Democratic 42,607100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,719
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts Senate, First Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWalter J. BoveriniWon(incumbent) Democratic 45,713100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 60.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,875
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts Senate, First Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWalter J. BoveriniWon(incumbent) Democratic 42,872100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 30.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 48,712
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1977)
Massachusetts Senate, First Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWalter J. BoveriniWon(incumbent) Democratic 48,706100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 60.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,992
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1977)
Massachusetts Senate, First Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWalter J. BoveriniWon(incumbent) Democratic 34,991100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,762
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1970 to 1973)
Massachusetts Senate, First Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWalter J. BoveriniWon Democratic 46,70099.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 620.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,226
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1970 to 1973)
Massachusetts Senate, First Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles V. HoganWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,99759.7% IndependentTimothy Basset Independent 18,22940.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 47,423
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1962 to 1969)
Massachusetts Senate, First Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles V. HoganWon(incumbent) Democratic 30,26663.8% RepublicanVincent P. Obrien Republican 17,15736.2%
- 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.
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:ma/sldu:1st_essex
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026