Massachusetts House District NORFOLK8 Election Results
Massachusetts House District NORFOLK8 was held by Democratic after the 2012 general election, a two-party margin of 100.0 points. This page covers every general election on record for this district from 1978 to 2012.
This page covers the state House (lower chamber) general election only, two-party vote totals (Democratic vs. Republican). District lines here are redrawn at least once a decade, so an older and newer election under the same district number don't necessarily cover the same voters -- see the sourcing note below.
Results by Election
| Election | Winning Party | Dem. Votes | GOP Votes | Dem. Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Democratic | 10,203 | 3,611 | 73.9% | 47.7 pts |
| 1980 | Democratic | 12,905 | 0 | 100.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 1982 | Democratic | 12,328 | 0 | 100.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 1984 | Democratic | 10,949 | 7,226 | 60.2% | 20.5 pts |
| 1986 | Democratic | 10,050 | 0 | 100.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 1988 | Democratic | 11,877 | 7,133 | 62.5% | 25.0 pts |
| 1990 | Democratic | 8,928 | 8,626 | 50.9% | 1.7 pts |
| 1992 | Democratic | 12,286 | 7,178 | 63.1% | 26.2 pts |
| 1994 | Democratic | 13,261 | 0 | 100.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 1996 | Democratic | 13,766 | 5,116 | 72.9% | 45.8 pts |
| 1998 | Democratic | 12,150 | 0 | 100.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 2000 | Democratic | 16,374 | 0 | 100.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 2002 | Democratic | 13,070 | 0 | 100.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 2004 | Democratic | 16,582 | 0 | 100.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 2006 | Democratic | 12,144 | 4,423 | 73.3% | 46.6 pts |
| 2008 | Democratic | 17,242 | 0 | 100.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 2010 | Democratic | 12,834 | 0 | 100.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 2012 | Democratic | 17,576 | 0 | 100.0% | 100.0 pts |
Winning Margin Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions
Which party held Massachusetts House District NORFOLK8 at the 2012 election?
Democratic held Massachusetts House District NORFOLK8 at the 2012 general election, with a two-party margin of 100.0 points.
Which parties have held Massachusetts House District NORFOLK8 since 1978?
Since 1978, Massachusetts House District NORFOLK8 has been held by: Democratic.
What was the closest two-party race on record in Massachusetts House District NORFOLK8?
The closest two-party margin on record for Massachusetts House District NORFOLK8 was 1990, at just 1.7 percentage points.