Massachusetts House of Representatives seat · former district
Massachusetts House of Representatives: MIDDLESEX 56
2 elections since 1974: Democrats won 0, Republicans 2.
1976 election
Nov 2, 1976- Barbara E. Gray (R) · won · incumbent59.5%
- David O. Wittemore (D)40.5%
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 | Barbara E. Gray (R) | David O. Wittemore (D) | 19.0 |
| 1974 | Barbara E. Gray (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)