Massachusetts House District PLYMOUTH8 Election Results
Massachusetts House District PLYMOUTH8 was held by Republican after the 2012 general election, a two-party margin of 4.6 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 | 10,002 | 0 | 100.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 1980 | Democratic | 8,454 | 7,757 | 52.1% | 4.3 pts |
| 1982 | Democratic | 8,044 | 5,259 | 60.5% | 20.9 pts |
| 1984 | Republican | 8,118 | 8,524 | 48.8% | 2.4 pts |
| 1986 | Republican | 3,676 | 7,717 | 32.3% | 35.5 pts |
| 1988 | Republican | 6,672 | 8,235 | 44.8% | 10.5 pts |
| 1990 | Republican | 0 | 11,139 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 1992 | Republican | 6,020 | 10,653 | 36.1% | 27.8 pts |
| 1994 | Republican | 4,289 | 8,706 | 33.0% | 34.0 pts |
| 1996 | Republican | 0 | 11,927 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 1998 | Democratic | 6,106 | 4,838 | 55.8% | 11.6 pts |
| 2000 | Democratic | 13,698 | 0 | 100.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 2002 | Democratic | 9,377 | 0 | 100.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 2004 | Democratic | 10,936 | 7,768 | 58.5% | 16.9 pts |
| 2006 | Democratic | 10,850 | 0 | 100.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 2008 | Democratic | 14,980 | 0 | 100.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 2010 | Republican | 7,294 | 8,179 | 47.1% | 5.7 pts |
| 2012 | Republican | 8,463 | 9,287 | 47.7% | 4.6 pts |
Winning Margin Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions
Which party held Massachusetts House District PLYMOUTH8 at the 2012 election?
Republican held Massachusetts House District PLYMOUTH8 at the 2012 general election, with a two-party margin of 4.6 points.
Which parties have held Massachusetts House District PLYMOUTH8 since 1978?
Since 1978, Massachusetts House District PLYMOUTH8 has been held by: Democratic, Republican.
What was the closest two-party race on record in Massachusetts House District PLYMOUTH8?
The closest two-party margin on record for Massachusetts House District PLYMOUTH8 was 1984, at just 2.4 percentage points.