Massachusetts House of Representatives seat · former district
Massachusetts House District 176
5 elections since 2012: Democrats won 1, Republicans 4.
2020 election
Nov 3, 2020- David DeCoste (R) · won · incumbent50.7%
- Emmanuel J. Dockter (D)49.3%
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 10:09 AM ET
Every election for this seat
5 races since 2012; the seat changed party 1 time.
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Won by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | David DeCoste (R) | Emmanuel J. Dockter (D) | 1.4 |
| 2018 | David DeCoste (R) | Alison M. Demong (D) | 3.5 |
| 2016 | David DeCoste (R) | Kara L. Nyman (D) | 2.1 |
| 2014 | David DeCoste (R)Flip | Rhonda L. Nyman (D) | 0.3 |
| 2012 | Rhonda L. Nyman (D) | Korey M. Welch (R) | 15.7 |
Primaries: 2014 Republican primary
Won by: the winner's lead over the runner-up, in points of the vote. Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)