Massachusetts State Senate seat · former district
Massachusetts State Senate: Franklin–Hampshire–Hampden
2 elections since 1974: Democrats won 2, Republicans 0.
1976 election
Nov 2, 1976- John W. Olver (D) · won · incumbent64.3%
- Walter B. Mitchell (R)35.7%
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 W. Olver (D) | Walter B. Mitchell (R) | 28.6 |
| 1974 | John W. Olver (D) | Gerald F. McCarthy (R) | 32.5 |
Won by: the winner's lead over the runner-up, in points of the vote. Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)