Massachusetts State Senate seat · former district
Massachusetts Senate District 16
5 elections since 2012: Democrats won 5, Republicans 0.
2020 election
Nov 3, 2020- Mike Barrett (D) · won · incumbent98.7%
- Write-ins and other votes (OTH)1.3%
Unopposed.
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 | Mike Barrett (D) | — | Unopposed |
| 2018 | Mike Barrett (D) | — | Unopposed |
| 2016 | Mike Barrett (D) | — | Unopposed |
| 2014 | Mike Barrett (D) | Sandi Martinez (R) | 18.5 |
| 2012 | Mike Barrett (D) | Sandi Martinez (R) | 21.2 |
Won by: the winner's lead over the runner-up, in points of the vote. Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)