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2016Final results

2016 election for Massachusetts House District 131

Massachusetts House of Representatives · Massachusetts

Cory Atkins (D) won with 60.2% of the vote, defeating Helen Brady (R) by 23.9 points.

Cory AtkinsDemocrat · winner · incumbent
60.2%14,831
Helen BradyRepublican
36.3%8,950
3.3%824
24,627 votes

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET

The seat over time

D − R margin in this seat's races around 2016

Races before and after

EvenD+34.31982D+48.11984D+12.71990D+30.82012D+23.92016D+64.72024

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET

The candidates

Cory Atkins (D)Helen Brady (R)

Also on the ballot: Daniel L. Factor (Green), 3.3%