Massachusetts State Senate seat · former district
Massachusetts Senate District 18
5 elections since 2012: Democrats won 5, Republicans 0.
2020 election
Nov 3, 2020- Barry Finegold (D) · won · incumbent97.7%
- Write-ins and other votes (OTH)2.3%
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 | Barry Finegold (D) | — | Unopposed |
| 2018 | Barry Finegold (D) | Joseph M. Espinola III (R) | 25.7 |
| 2016 | Barbara A. Litalien (D) | Susan M. Laplante (R) | 27.0 |
| 2014 | Barbara A. Litalien (D) | Alex J. Vispoli (R) | 6.6 |
| 2012 | Barry Finegold (D) | Paul Adams (R) | 30.4 |
Primaries: 2014 Democratic 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)