Massachusetts House of Representatives seat · former district
Massachusetts House of Representatives: ESSEX 27
2 elections since 1974: Democrats won 2, Republicans 0.
1976 election
Nov 2, 1976- Gerald M. Cohen (D) · won · incumbent100.0%
Unopposed.
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET
Every election for this seat
2 races since 1974.
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Won by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Gerald M. Cohen (D) | — | Unopposed |
| 1974 | Gerald M. Cohen (D) | Roger W. Collins (R) | 4.5 |
Won by: the winner's lead over the runner-up, in points of the vote. Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)