2016Final results
2016 election for Massachusetts House District 165
Massachusetts House of Representatives · Massachusetts
Shawn C. Dooley (R) won with 60.9% of the vote, defeating Brian P. Hamlin (D) by 21.8 points.
Shawn C. DooleyRepublican · winner · incumbent
60.9%14,427
Brian P. HamlinDemocrat
39.1%9,267
23,707 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
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET