Massachusetts State Senate Norfolk and Plymouth District
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by John Keenan Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
John KeenanDemocratic · Incumbent16 years since first winAlexander MendezIndependent
Last result · 2024 general: John Keenan (D) 97.9
- Earlier results
- John Keenan (Democratic) won by 27.3 points, 2022John Keenan (Democratic) won by 38.8 points, 2020, older linesAll 29 elections
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 62,416
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Massachusetts Senate, Norfolk and Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn KeenanWon Democratic 61,09197.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1,3252.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 56,687
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Massachusetts Senate, Norfolk and Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn KeenanWon(incumbent) Democratic 36,06363.6% RepublicanGary M. Innes Republican 20,58636.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 380.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 77,100
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts Senate, Norfolk and Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn KeenanWon(incumbent) Democratic 53,38569.2% OtherAlexander N. Mendez Other 23,46930.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 2460.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 57,565
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts Senate, Norfolk and Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn KeenanWon(incumbent) Democratic 43,65675.8% IndependentAlexander N. Mendez Independent 13,90924.2%
- 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.
All elections (29 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 62,416
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Massachusetts Senate, Norfolk and Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn KeenanWon Democratic 61,09197.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1,3252.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 56,687
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Massachusetts Senate, Norfolk and Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn KeenanWon(incumbent) Democratic 36,06363.6% RepublicanGary M. Innes Republican 20,58636.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 380.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 77,100
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts Senate, Norfolk and Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn KeenanWon(incumbent) Democratic 53,38569.2% OtherAlexander N. Mendez Other 23,46930.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 2460.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 57,565
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts Senate, Norfolk and Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn KeenanWon(incumbent) Democratic 43,65675.8% IndependentAlexander N. Mendez Independent 13,90924.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 70,652
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts Senate, Norfolk and Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn KeenanWon(incumbent) Democratic 50,14871.0% OtherAlexander N. Mendez Other 20,43328.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 710.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 49,465
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts Senate, Norfolk and Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn F. KeenanWon(incumbent) Democratic 32,67966.1% RepublicanLeslie C. Gosule Republican 16,78633.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 56,518
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Massachusetts Senate, Norfolk and Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn F. KeenanWon(incumbent) Democratic 56,518100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 53,791
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts Senate, Norfolk and Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn F. KeenanWon Democratic 29,98255.7% RepublicanDaniel M. Dewey Republican 18,58234.5% IndependentLaura Innis Independent 5,1529.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 750.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 55,238
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts Senate, Norfolk and Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael W. MorrisseyWon(incumbent) Democratic 55,238100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,747
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts Senate, Norfolk and Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael W. MorrisseyWon(incumbent) Democratic 42,747100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 54,996
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts Senate, Norfolk and Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael W. MorrisseyWon(incumbent) Democratic 54,996100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,822
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Massachusetts Senate, Norfolk and Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael W. MorrisseyWon(incumbent) Democratic 42,822100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 55,239
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts Senate, Norfolk and Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael W. MorrisseyWon(incumbent) Democratic 55,239100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,027
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts Senate, Norfolk and Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael W. MorrisseyWon(incumbent) Democratic 38,027100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 51,745
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts Senate, Norfolk and Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael W. MorrisseyWon(incumbent) Democratic 51,745100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,551
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Massachusetts Senate, Norfolk and Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael W. MorrisseyWon(incumbent) Democratic 45,551100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 75,974
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts Senate, Norfolk and Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBrian J. McDonaldWon Democratic 38,78451.0% RepublicanRobert L. Hedlund(incumbent) Republican 37,19049.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 67,729
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts Senate, Norfolk and Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert L. HedlundWon Republican 39,00557.6% DemocraticRobert B. Ambler Democratic 28,72442.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 72,527
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1988 to 1993)
Massachusetts Senate, Norfolk and Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam B. GoldenWon(incumbent) Democratic 51,08270.4% RepublicanWilliam J. Robinson Republican 21,43729.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 80.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,734
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts Senate, Norfolk and Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam B. GoldenWon(incumbent) Democratic 35,734100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 67,356
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts Senate, Norfolk and Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam B. GoldenWon Democratic 39,64658.9% RepublicanAnna H. Doherty Republican 27,70941.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 54,323
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts Senate, Norfolk and Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAllan R. McKinnonWon(incumbent) Democratic 34,07062.7% RepublicanThomas J. Barry Republican 20,25237.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 66,328
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts Senate, Norfolk and Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAllan R. McKinnonWon(incumbent) Democratic 43,58765.7% RepublicanPaul C. Barber Republican 22,74134.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 52,355
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1978 to 1987)
Massachusetts Senate, Norfolk and Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAllan R. McKinnonWon(incumbent) Democratic 34,38665.7% RepublicanThomas J. Barry Republican 17,96834.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 52,914
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1977)
Massachusetts Senate, Norfolk and Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAllan R. McKinnonWon(incumbent) Democratic 52,909100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 50.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,840
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1977)
Massachusetts Senate, Norfolk and Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAllan R. McKinnonWon(incumbent) Democratic 40,836100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 40.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 70,732
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1970 to 1973)
Massachusetts Senate, Norfolk and Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAllan R. McKinnonWon(incumbent) Democratic 44,80863.4% RepublicanWilliam J. Robinson Republican 25,92436.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 54,954
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1970 to 1973)
Massachusetts Senate, Norfolk and Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAllan R. McKinnonWon Democratic 27,91650.8% RepublicanCharles W. Mann Republican 27,03849.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 82,526
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1962 to 1969)
Massachusetts Senate, Norfolk and Plymouth District, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam D. WeeksWon(incumbent) Republican 55,78267.6% DemocraticRobert P. Hayes Democratic 26,73032.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 140.0%
- 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
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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