2020Final results
2020 election for Massachusetts House District 156
Massachusetts House of Representatives · Massachusetts
Steve Xiarhos (R) won with 52.1% of the vote, defeating James J. Dever (D) by 4.3 points.
Steve XiarhosRepublican · winner
52.1%13,606
James J. DeverDemocrat
47.8%12,487
26,117 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 10:09 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 2020
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 10:09 AM ET