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Massachusetts Senate First Suffolk District
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Nick Collins Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Nick CollinsDemocratic · Incumbent8 years since first win on file
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Nick Collins (Democratic) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 1 candidate
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- Nick CollinsIncumbentDemocratic
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Official results for Massachusetts
History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 62,564
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Massachusetts Senate, First Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNick CollinsWonName as filed: Nicholas P. Collins Democratic 61,12797.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1,4372.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,998
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Massachusetts Senate, First Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNick CollinsWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Nicholas P. Collins Democratic 41,06997.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 9292.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 68,550
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts Senate, First Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNick CollinsWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Nicholas P. Collins Democratic 67,36298.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1,1881.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 50,180
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts Senate, First Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNick CollinsWon Democratic 50,180100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 60,840
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts Senate, First Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLinda Dorcena ForryWon(incumbent) Democratic 59,87498.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 9661.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,417
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts Senate, First Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLinda Dorcena ForryWon Democratic 32,29884.1% IndependentRobert E. Powers Jr. Independent 6,11915.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 54,191
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts Senate, First Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn HartWon(incumbent) Democratic 54,191100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,315
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts Senate, First Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn A. HartWon(incumbent) Democratic 35,65198.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 6641.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 52,846
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts Senate, First Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn A. HartWon(incumbent) Democratic 41,97379.4% IndependentAlthea Garrison Independent 10,87320.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,084
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts Senate, First Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn A. Hart Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 33,084100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,762
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts Senate, First Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn A. Hart Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 38,14081.6% OtherSusan C. Long Other 8,62218.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,395
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts Senate, First Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn A. Hart Jr.Won Democratic 26,04485.7% RepublicanWalter R. Campbell Republican 4,35114.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,429
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts Senate, First Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStephen F. LynchWon(incumbent) Democratic 28,429100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,544
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts Senate, First Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStephen F. LynchWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,544100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,824
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts Senate, First Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStephen F. LynchWon Democratic 25,824100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,610
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts Senate, First Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam M. BulgerWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,610100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,436
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts Senate, First Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam M. BulgerWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,08674.3% OtherJill Klowden Other 8,35025.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,757
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts Senate, First Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam M. BulgerWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,11860.2% RepublicanJohn Dejong Republican 11,29035.5% IndependentJanie Dupass Independent 1,3494.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,663
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts Senate, First Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam M. BulgerWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,07179.2% RepublicanRobert Traynham Republican 6,59120.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,736
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts Senate, First Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam M. BulgerWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,731100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 50.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,190
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts Senate, First Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam M. BulgerWon(incumbent) Democratic 30,176100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 140.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,790
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts Senate, First Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam M. BulgerWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,787100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 30.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,893
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts Senate, First Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam M. BulgerWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,890100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 30.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,847
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts Senate, First Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam M. BulgerWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,846100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,653
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1977)
Massachusetts Senate, First Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam M. BulgerWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,15874.0% IndependentR. Duff Ramsey Independent 6,18318.9% OtherJudith Leblanc Other 2,3117.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,791
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1977)
Massachusetts Senate, First Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam M. BulgerWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,791100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,978
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1970 to 1973)
Massachusetts Senate, First Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph J. DicarloWon(incumbent) Democratic 45,973100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 50.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,206
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1970 to 1973)
Massachusetts Senate, First Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph J. DicarloWon(incumbent) Democratic 38,205100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,871
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1962 to 1969)
Massachusetts Senate, First Suffolk District, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph J. DicarloWon Democratic 41,868100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 30.0%
- 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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Election Wrld. (2026). Massachusetts Senate First Suffolk District, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ma/senate/1st-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/sldu:1st_suffolk
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse)Data as of Oct 28, 2026