Massachusetts House of Representatives seat · former district

Massachusetts House District 161

5 elections since 2012: Democrats won 5, Republicans 0.

2020 election

Nov 3, 2020
  1. Mark Cusack (D) · won · incumbent64.5%
  2. Frank Herbert Collins (R)35.4%

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Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 10:09 AM ET

Every election for this seat

5 races since 2012.

YearWinnerRunner-upWon by
2020Mark Cusack (D)Frank Herbert Collins (R)29.1
2018Mark Cusack (D)—Unopposed
2016Mark Cusack (D)—Unopposed
2014Mark Cusack (D)—Unopposed
2012Mark Cusack (D)—Unopposed

Won by: the winner's lead over the runner-up, in points of the vote. Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)