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Massachusetts Senate Second Essex District
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Joan Lovely Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Joan LovelyDemocratic · Incumbent14 years since first win on file
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Joan Lovely (Democratic) won by 33.7 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 1 candidate
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- Joan LovelyIncumbentDemocratic
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 87,008
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Massachusetts Senate, Second Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoan LovelyWon Democratic 58,10966.8% RepublicanDamian Mitchell Anketell Republican 28,81333.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 860.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 65,435
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Massachusetts Senate, Second Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoan LovelyWon(incumbent) Democratic 44,27767.7% RepublicanDamian M. Anketell Republican 21,10832.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 500.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 76,140
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts Senate, Second Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoan LovelyWon(incumbent) Democratic 75,18298.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 9581.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 59,282
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts Senate, Second Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoan LovelyWon(incumbent) Democratic 59,282100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 67,892
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts Senate, Second Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoan LovelyWon(incumbent) Democratic 67,12098.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 7721.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,386
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts Senate, Second Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoan B. LovelyWon(incumbent) Democratic 44,386100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 79,273
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts Senate, Second Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoan B. LovelyWon Democratic 56,08870.8% RepublicanRichard A. Jolitz Republican 23,18529.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 60,314
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts Senate, Second Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrederick E. BerryWon(incumbent) Democratic 37,07261.5% RepublicanRichard A. Jolitz Republican 18,96931.4% IndependentMatthew J. Fraser Independent 4,2307.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 430.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 63,296
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts Senate, Second Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrederick E. BerryWon(incumbent) Democratic 63,296100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 48,662
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts Senate, Second Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrederick E. BerryWon(incumbent) Democratic 48,662100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 59,816
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts Senate, Second Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrederick E. BerryWon(incumbent) Democratic 59,816100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,347
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts Senate, Second Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrederick E. BerryWon(incumbent) Democratic 46,347100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 55,505
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts Senate, Second Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrederick E. BerryWon(incumbent) Democratic 55,505100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,812
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts Senate, Second Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrederick E. BerryWon(incumbent) Democratic 39,812100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 64,050
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts Senate, Second Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrederick E. BerryWon(incumbent) Democratic 44,69569.8% RepublicanSteven M. Glovsky Republican 19,35530.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 57,418
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts Senate, Second Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrederick E. BerryWon(incumbent) Democratic 34,20259.6% RepublicanJane Brady Stirgwolt Republican 23,21640.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 71,216
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts Senate, Second Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrederick E. BerryWon(incumbent) Democratic 46,83965.8% RepublicanPatrick Flynn Republican 24,37734.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 62,618
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts Senate, Second Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrederick E. BerryWon(incumbent) Democratic 34,10454.5% RepublicanFrank Damico Jr. Republican 28,51445.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 66,760
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts Senate, Second Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrederick E. BerryWon(incumbent) Democratic 46,42069.5% RepublicanJeanguy Martineau Republican 20,30530.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 350.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,598
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts Senate, Second Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrederick E. BerryWon(incumbent) Democratic 30,71567.4% RepublicanRichard A. Mori Republican 14,88032.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 30.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 49,156
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts Senate, Second Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrederick E. BerryWon(incumbent) Democratic 49,136100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 200.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,792
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts Senate, Second Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrederick E. BerryWon Democratic 45,76699.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 260.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 50,545
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts Senate, Second Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn G. KingWon(incumbent) Democratic 50,531100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 140.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 56,923
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts Senate, Second Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn G. KingWon Democratic 43,43176.3% RepublicanAlbert D. Kopiecki Republican 13,48323.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 90.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,811
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1977)
Massachusetts Senate, Second Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKevin B. HarringtonWon(incumbent) Democratic 44,72899.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 830.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,216
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1977)
Massachusetts Senate, Second Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKevin B. HarringtonWon(incumbent) Democratic 37,214100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 63,617
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1970 to 1973)
Massachusetts Senate, Second Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKevin B. HarringtonWon(incumbent) Democratic 46,51073.1% RepublicanAlbert D. Kopiecki Republican 17,10726.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,449
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1970 to 1973)
Massachusetts Senate, Second Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKevin B. HarringtonWon(incumbent) Democratic 42,448100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 53,356
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1962 to 1969)
Massachusetts Senate, Second Essex District, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKevin B. HarringtonWon(incumbent) Democratic 53,31099.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 460.1%
- 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 Second Essex District, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ma/senate/2nd-essex. 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:2nd_essex
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse)Data as of Oct 28, 2026