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

Margaret Scarsdale

DemocraticIncumbent

Electoral history

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

  1. 2024

    House of Representatives · HD-59 Nov 5, 2024

    D · 51.3% · 13,545 votes

    Won
  2. 2022

    House of Representatives · HD-118 Nov 8, 2022

    D · 47.3% · 9,409 votes

    Won

Opponents in 2026

  • Chris LyonsRepublican
  • Glenn McLeodRepublican