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Massachusetts · Massachusetts House of Representatives: 8th Plymouth District · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Dennis Gallagher

DemocraticIncumbent

2026 race · Massachusetts House of Representatives: 8th Plymouth District

88% chance of winning · race rated Likely D

88%12%

69% chance of winning · race rated Lean D

69%31%
● Dennis GallagherINC● John Norris
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Background

Current office
Massachusetts House of Representatives, HD-118
Experience
State legislature
Past races on file
1 (1 won)

Links: Candidate list (source)

Electoral history

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

  1. 2024

    House of Representatives · HD-118 Nov 5, 2024

    D · 50.5% · 10,971 votes

    Won

Opponents in 2026