Massachusetts House of Representatives seat · former district
Massachusetts House District 172
5 elections since 2012: Democrats won 0, Republicans 5.
2020 election
Nov 3, 2020- Mathew J. Muratore (R) · won · incumbent55.6%
- Stephen Michael Palmer (D)44.3%
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 10:09 AM ET
Every election for this seat
5 races since 2012.
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Won by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Mathew J. Muratore (R) | Stephen Michael Palmer (D) | 11.3 |
| 2018 | Mathew J. Muratore (R) | John T. Mahoney Jr. (D) | 4.6 |
| 2016 | Mathew J. Muratore (R) | John T. Mahoney Jr. (D) | 1.7 |
| 2014 | Mathew J. Muratore (R) | Stephen Michael Palmer (D) | 20.4 |
| 2012 | Vinny M. Demacedo (R) | — | 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)