Joseph Espinola III
Joseph Espinola III (unenrolled) is running in a special election to the Massachusetts State Senate to represent the 1st Middlesex District. He is on the ballot in the special general election on March 3, 2026.[source]
Elections
2026
See also: Massachusetts state legislative special elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on March 3, 2026.
Special general election for Massachusetts State Senate 1st Middlesex District
Vanna Howard (D), Sam Meas (R), and Joseph Espinola III (Unenrolled) are running in the special general election for Massachusetts State Senate 1st Middlesex District on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Vanna Howard (D) | |
 | Sam Meas (R) | |
 | Joseph Espinola III (Unenrolled) | |
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Democratic primary
Special Democratic primary for Massachusetts State Senate 1st Middlesex District
Vanna Howard (D) defeated Rodney Elliott (D) in the special Democratic primary for Massachusetts State Senate 1st Middlesex District on February 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Vanna Howard | 58.4 | 3,326 |
 | Rodney Elliott | 41.6 | 2,369 | |
| Total votes: 5,695 | |||
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Republican primary
Special Republican primary for Massachusetts State Senate 1st Middlesex District
Sam Meas (R) advanced from the special Republican primary for Massachusetts State Senate 1st Middlesex District on February 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sam Meas (Write-in) | 59.4 | 372 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 40.6% | 254 | ||
| Total votes: 626 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Massachusetts State Senate 2nd Essex and Middlesex District
Barry Finegold defeated Joseph Espinola III in the general election for Massachusetts State Senate 2nd Essex and Middlesex District on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Barry Finegold (D) | 62.8 | 35,854 |
| Joseph Espinola III (R) | 37.1 | 21,202 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 60 | ||
| Total votes: 57,116 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Massachusetts State Senate 2nd Essex and Middlesex District
Barry Finegold defeated Mike Armano and Pavel Payano in the Democratic primary for Massachusetts State Senate 2nd Essex and Middlesex District on September 4, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Barry Finegold | 47.3 | 9,434 |
| Mike Armano | 32.2 | 6,426 | ||
 | Pavel Payano | 20.5 | 4,098 | |
| Total votes: 19,958 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Massachusetts State Senate 2nd Essex and Middlesex District
Joseph Espinola III advanced from the Republican primary for Massachusetts State Senate 2nd Essex and Middlesex District on September 4, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joseph Espinola III | 100.0 | 5,263 |
| Total votes: 5,263 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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