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2018Final results

2018 election for Massachusetts House District 71

Massachusetts House of Representatives · Massachusetts

Shaunna L. Oconnell (R) won with 61.5% of the vote, defeating Emily J. M. Farrer (D) by 23.0 points.

Shaunna L. OconnellRepublican · winner · incumbent
61.5%8,334
38.5%5,215
13,559 votes

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 6:17 AM ET

The seat over time

D − R margin in this seat's races around 2018

Races before and after

EvenR+12.92012R+22.72014R+17.32016R+23.02018D+14.32020 special electionD+16.02020

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 6:17 AM ET