Massachusetts Senate Cape and Islands District
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Julian Cyr Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Julian Cyr (Democratic) won by 24.3 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 1 candidate
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- Julian CyrIncumbentDemocratic
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- Berkshire-Hampden-Franklin-Hampshire District· Paul Mark
- Bristol and Norfolk District· Paul Feeney
- Cape and Islands District· Julian Cyr
- Fifth Middlesex District· Jason Lewis
- First Bristol and Plymouth District· Michael Rodrigues
- First Essex and Middlesex District· Bruce Tarr
- First Essex District· Pavel Payano
- First Middlesex District· Vanna Howard
- First Plymouth and Norfolk District· Patrick O'Connor
- First Suffolk District· Nick Collins
- First Worcester District· Robyn Kennedy
- Fourth Middlesex District· Cindy Friedman
- Hampden and Hampshire District· John Velis
- Hampden District· Adam Gómez
- Hampden-Hampshire-Worcester District· Jake Oliveira
- Hampshire-Franklin-Worcester District· Jo Comerford
- Middlesex and Norfolk District· Karen Spilka
- Middlesex and Suffolk District· Sal DiDomenico
- Middlesex and Worcester District· Jamie Eldridge
- Norfolk and Middlesex District· Cynthia Creem
- Norfolk and Plymouth District· John Keenan
- Norfolk and Suffolk District· Mike Rush
- Norfolk-Plymouth-Bristol District· Bill Driscoll
- Norfolk-Worcester-Middlesex District· Becca Rausch
- Plymouth and Barnstable District· Dylan Fernandes
- Second Bristol and Plymouth District· Mark Montigny
- Second Essex and Middlesex District· Barry Finegold
- Second Essex District· Joan Lovely
- Second Middlesex District· Pat Jehlen
- Second Plymouth and Norfolk District· Mike Brady
- Second Suffolk District· Liz Miranda
- Second Worcester District· Mike Moore
- Suffolk and Middlesex District· Will Brownsberger
- Third Bristol and Plymouth District· Kelly Dooner
- Third Essex District· Brendan Crighton
- Third Middlesex District· Mike Barrett
- Third Suffolk District· Lydia Edwards
- Worcester and Hampden District· Ryan Fattman
- Worcester and Hampshire District· Peter Durant
- Worcester and Middlesex District· John Cronin
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History (25 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 106,180
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Massachusetts Senate, Cape and Islands District, 1978 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJulian CyrWonName as filed: Julian Andre Cyr Democratic 64,63660.9% RepublicanChristopher Robert Lauzon Republican 38,89336.6% IndependentJoe Van Nes Independent 2,4932.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1580.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 85,922
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Massachusetts Senate, Cape and Islands District, 1978 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJulian CyrWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Julian Andre Cyr Democratic 54,71463.7% RepublicanChristopher Robert Lauzon Republican 31,17636.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 320.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 91,038
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts Senate, Cape and Islands District, 1978 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJulian CyrWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Julian Andre Cyr Democratic 89,72198.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1,0821.2% OtherLeah Christine Mercurio Other 2350.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 93,696
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts Senate, Cape and Islands District, 1978 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJulian CyrWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Julian Andre Cyr Democratic 58,19662.1% RepublicanJohn G. Flores Republican 35,50037.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 105,417
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts Senate, Cape and Islands District, 1978 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJulian CyrWonName as filed: Julian Andre Cyr Democratic 59,97456.9% RepublicanAnthony E. Schiavi Republican 45,34943.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 940.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 75,222
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts Senate, Cape and Islands District, 1978 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDaniel A. WolfWon(incumbent) Democratic 46,96062.4% RepublicanRonald R. Beaty Jr. Republican 27,90237.1% OtherAllen R. Waters Other 3600.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 80,236
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts Senate, Cape and Islands District, 1978 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDaniel A. WolfWon(incumbent) Democratic 80,236100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 78,155
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts Senate, Cape and Islands District, 1978 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDaniel A. WolfWon Democratic 44,88657.4% RepublicanJames H. Crocker Jr. Republican 33,24742.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 220.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 74,354
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts Senate, Cape and Islands District, 1978 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert A. OlearyWon(incumbent) Democratic 74,354100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 76,130
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts Senate, Cape and Islands District, 1978 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert A. OlearyWon(incumbent) Democratic 48,21263.3% RepublicanRicardo M. Barros Republican 27,91836.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 97,309
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts Senate, Cape and Islands District, 1978 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert A. OlearyWon(incumbent) Democratic 55,11956.6% RepublicanGail Bronwyn Lese Republican 38,33139.4% OtherLuiz Gonzaga Other 3,8594.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 72,990
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts Senate, Cape and Islands District, 1978 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert A. OlearyWon(incumbent) Democratic 43,87060.1% RepublicanMark C. Boardman Republican 29,12039.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 98,249
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts Senate, Cape and Islands District, 1978 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert A. OlearyWon Democratic 56,42157.4% RepublicanEdward B. Teague III Republican 41,82842.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 75,065
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
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- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts Senate, Cape and Islands District, 1978 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHenri RauschenbachWon(incumbent) Republican 45,88061.1% DemocraticEdward D. Lamperti Democratic 29,18538.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 79,847
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts Senate, Cape and Islands District, 1978 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHenri RauschenbachWon(incumbent) Republican 60,36975.6% OtherEric V. Bleicken Other 19,47824.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 55,774
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts Senate, Cape and Islands District, 1978 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHenri RauschenbachWon(incumbent) Republican 55,774100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 79,586
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts Senate, Cape and Islands District, 1978 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHenri RauschenbachWon(incumbent) Republican 79,586100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 68,342
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts Senate, Cape and Islands District, 1978 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHenri RauschenbachWon(incumbent) Republican 68,342100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 93,341
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts Senate, Cape and Islands District, 1978 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHenri RauschenbachWon Republican 50,23253.8% DemocraticRobert A. Oleary Democratic 43,10746.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 72,645
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts Senate, Cape and Islands District, 1978 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul V. DoaneWon(incumbent) Republican 49,52368.2% DemocraticBarbara Bird Democratic 23,12131.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 97,096
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts Senate, Cape and Islands District, 1978 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul V. DoaneWon(incumbent) Republican 49,86451.4% DemocraticThomas K. Lynch Democratic 47,22948.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 30.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 57,527
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts Senate, Cape and Islands District, 1978 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul V. DoaneWon Republican 57,47599.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 520.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,802
- Election day
- not on file
- Type
- Special election
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts Senate, Cape and Islands District, 1978 to 2024, 1981, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul V. DoaneWon Republican 18,61252.0% DemocraticRichard E. Kendall Democratic 17,18548.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 50.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 71,868
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts Senate, Cape and Islands District, 1978 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn F. AylmerWon(incumbent) Republican 71,75999.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1090.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 53,635
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts Senate, Cape and Islands District, 1978 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn F. AylmerWon(incumbent) Republican 53,618100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 170.0%
- 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
- 1978 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 Cape and Islands District, election results 1978 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ma/senate/cape-and-islands. Retrieved October 30, 2026.
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District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:ma/sldu:cape_and_islands
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse)Data as of Oct 28, 2026