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Massachusetts · Massachusetts House of Representatives: 1st Essex District · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Dawne Shand

DemocraticIncumbentCandidateD vs D

Electoral history

Earlier races in Massachusetts, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

  1. 2024

    House of Representatives · HD-24 Nov 5, 2024

    D · 100.0% · 20,721 votes

    Won
  2. 2022

    House of Representatives · HD-24 Nov 8, 2022

    D · 59.6% · 12,790 votes

    Won

Opponents in 2026

  • Stephen RothDemocratic