Mass. Election 2026: Live results 1st Essex District state House

Dawne Shand, D-1st Essex, faces a challenge from attorney Stephen Roth in the Sept. With no Republican candidates on the ballot, the Democratic primary winner will run unopposed in the November general election. The 5th Essex District will see a repeat primary matchup on Sept.

1, just a few months after the same candidates faced off in a special election.