Massachusetts House of Representatives seat · former district
Massachusetts House of Representatives: WORCESTER 24
2 elections since 1974: Democrats won 2, Republicans 0.
1976 election
Nov 2, 1976- John Rucho (D) · won · incumbent54.5%
- Deborah J. Patterson (R)40.8%
- N. Bruce Clifford (IND)4.8%
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 | John Rucho (D) | Deborah J. Patterson (R) | 13.7 |
| 1974 | John Rucho (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)