2016Final results
2016 election for Massachusetts House District 71
Massachusetts House of Representatives · Massachusetts
Shaunna L. Oconnell (R) won with 58.6% of the vote, defeating Estele C. Borges (D) by 17.3 points.
Shaunna L. OconnellRepublican · winner · incumbent
58.6%10,520
Estele C. BorgesDemocrat
41.3%7,417
17,955 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