1986Final results
1986 election for Massachusetts House District 26
Massachusetts House of Representatives · Massachusetts
Frank A. Emilio (D) won with 77.4% of the vote, defeating Richard J. Klinger Jr. (R) by 54.9 points.
Frank A. EmilioDemocrat · winner · incumbent
77.4%7,582
Richard J. Klinger Jr.Republican
22.6%2,210
9,792 votes
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 1986
Races before and after
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET