2020Final results
2020 election for Massachusetts House District 71
Massachusetts House of Representatives · Massachusetts
Carol A. Doherty (D) won with 58.0% of the vote, defeating Kelly A. Dooner (R) by 16.0 points.
Carol A. DohertyDemocrat · winner
58.0%11,505
Kelly A. DoonerRepublican
41.9%8,320
19,845 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