Massachusetts State Senate seat · former district
Massachusetts Senate District 8
5 elections since 2012: Democrats won 5, Republicans 0.
2020 election
Nov 3, 2020- Anne M. Gobi (D) · won · incumbent52.8%
- Steven R. Hall (R)47.1%
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 | Anne M. Gobi (D) | Steven R. Hall (R) | 5.7 |
| 2018 | Anne M. Gobi (D) | Steven R. Hall (R) | 9.8 |
| 2016 | Anne M. Gobi (D) | James P. Ehrhard (R) | 8.8 |
| 2014 | Anne M. Gobi (D) | Michael J. Valanzola (R) | 0.7 |
| 2012 | Stephen M. Brewer (D) | — | Unopposed |
Primaries: 2014 Republican 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)