2016Final results
2016 election for Massachusetts House District 72
Massachusetts House of Representatives · Massachusetts
Steven Howitt (R) won with 62.2% of the vote, defeating Paul W. Jacques (D) by 24.5 points.
Steven HowittRepublican · winner · incumbent
62.2%13,253
Paul W. JacquesDemocrat
37.7%8,030
21,297 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