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On November 5, 2024, an election was held to elect all 8 members to the
The 1st Governor's Council district is based in the southeastern part of the state and includes the Cape and the Islands. The incumbent is Democrat Joseph Ferreira, who was reelected with 97.4% of the vote in 2022 without major-party opposition.
The 2nd Governor's Council district is in southeastern Massachusetts and includes cities like Attleboro. The district has been vacant since Robert Jubinville accepted a clerk magistrate position in 2022.
The 3rd Governor's Council district is contained to eastern Massachusetts. The incumbent is Democrat Marilyn M. Petitto Devaney, who has represented the district since 1999. She was re-elected in the 2022 general election with 98.2% of the vote. In 2022, Devaney was challenged by public defender Mara Dolan in the Democratic primary, surviving the challenge by 1,658 votes. Dolan won the 2024 primary by 3,760 votes.
The 4th Governor's Council district contains much of
The 5th Governor's Council district represents much of the North Shore. The incumbent Democrat Eileen Duff, who has represented the district since 2013, is retiring to run for Register of Deeds, Essex South.
The 7th Governor's Council district represents much of central Massachusetts, including
The 8th Governor's Council district represents the majority of western Massachusetts. The district has been represented by Tara J. Jacobs since 2022. Jacobs was elected in 2022 with 99.4% of the vote.
Massachusetts Governor's Council
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. The election coincided with elections
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for other offices, including Electors of President and Vice President, U.S. Senator, U.S. House of Representatives
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, State Senators, State Representatives, Register of Deeds, Clerk of Courts, and County Commissioners (only certain counties).
The previous election
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saw Democrats maintain all 8 seats on the council. Councilor Robert Jubinville stepped down after being confirmed in December 2022 to serve as clerk magistrate for the Framingham District Court, and the district 2 seat remained vacant throughout the 2023–24 session.
District 1
The 1st Governor's Council district is based in the southeastern part of the state and includes the Cape and the Islands. The incumbent is Democrat Joseph Ferreira, who was reelected with 97.4% of the vote in 2022 without major-party opposition.
Democratic primary
Candidates
* Joseph C. Ferreira, incumbent Governor's Council CouncillorEndorsements
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
No candidates have declared.Independent Candidates
* Krysten CondonGeneral election
Results
District 2
The 2nd Governor's Council district is in southeastern Massachusetts and includes cities like Attleboro. The district has been vacant since Robert Jubinville accepted a clerk magistrate position in 2022.
Democratic primary
Candidates
* Muriel Kramer, Hopkinton Board of Selectmen Chair and Veteran * Tamisha Civil, candidate for state representative (2020–2022) * Sean Murphy, attorney and Navy Veteran * David Reservitz, attorneyWithdrawn
* Hunter Cohen, 2020 candidate for state representative, 9th Norfolk district ''(endorsed Reservitz)''Endorsements
Fundraising
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
* Francis Crimmins Jr.Endorsements
Results
General election
Results
District 3
The 3rd Governor's Council district is contained to eastern Massachusetts. The incumbent is Democrat Marilyn M. Petitto Devaney, who has represented the district since 1999. She was re-elected in the 2022 general election with 98.2% of the vote. In 2022, Devaney was challenged by public defender Mara Dolan in the Democratic primary, surviving the challenge by 1,658 votes. Dolan won the 2024 primary by 3,760 votes.
Democratic primary
Candidates
*Marilyn Petitto Devaney
Marilyn Petitto Devaney is an American politician, who formerly served as a member of the Massachusetts Governor's Council. She was the oldest member of the council during her incumbency. Devaney is a former member of the Watertown, Massachusetts ...
, incumbent Governor's Council Councillor
* Mara Dolan, public defender
Endorsements
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
No candidates have declared.General election
Results
District 4
The 4th Governor's Council district contains much of Boston
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. The incumbent is Democrat Christopher A. Iannella, who has represented the district since 1993. He was re-elected in 2022 with 70.8% of the vote, defeating Republican Helene MacNeal.
Democratic primary
Candidates
* Christopher A. Iannella Jr., incumbent Governor's Council Councillor * Stacey Borden * Ronald IacobucciEndorsements
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
No candidates have declared.General election
Results
District 5
The 5th Governor's Council district represents much of the North Shore. The incumbent Democrat Eileen Duff, who has represented the district since 2013, is retiring to run for Register of Deeds, Essex South.
Democratic primary
Nominee
* Eunice Zeigler, Methuen City CouncilorEndorsements
Fundraising
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Anne Manning-Martin, Peabody City CouncilorEndorsements
Results
Independent Candidates
* Elliot JodyGeneral election
Results
District 6
The 6th Governor's Council district represents cities and towns north of Boston. The incumbent is Democrat Terrence W. Kennedy, who has represented the district since 2012. He was re-elected in 2022 with 98.2% of the vote and without major-party opposition.Democratic primary
Candidates
* Terrence W. Kennedy, incumbent Governor's Council CouncillorResults
Republican primary
Candidates
No candidates have declared.General election
Results
District 7
The 7th Governor's Council district represents much of central Massachusetts, including Worcester
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. The incumbent is Democrat Paul DePalo, who has represented the district since 2021. He was re-elected in 2022 with 57.0% of the vote.
Democratic primary
Candidates
* Paul DePalo, incumbent Governor's Council CouncillorResults
Republican primary
Candidates
* Andrew CoutureResults
General election
Results
District 8
The 8th Governor's Council district represents the majority of western Massachusetts. The district has been represented by Tara J. Jacobs since 2022. Jacobs was elected in 2022 with 99.4% of the vote.
Democratic primary
Candidates
* Tara J. Jacobs, incumbent Governor's Council CouncillorResults
Republican primary
Candidates
No candidates have declared.General election
Results
References