Election 2020 Results: Braintree Picks Biden, Markey, Cusack

Braintree MA

04 November, 2020

10:07 AM

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BRAINTREE, MA — Unofficial results from the Nov. 3 election in Braintree show town voters overwhelmingly siding with Democratic candidates in races ranging from president to state representative. Turnout hit 78 percent in Braintree, slightly higher than the 75.4 percent who turned out in the 2016 presidential election. Apart from the presidential race, Braintree voters were choosing sides in two statewide ballot questions, a U.S. Senate race and the 5th Norfolk District race for state representative between Rep. Mark Cusack (D-Braintree), and Republican challenger Frank Collins. Here's how Braintree voted in each race on Nov. 3: President/Vice President Joe Biden/Kamala Harris (Democrat) — 12,464Donald Trump/Mike Pence (Republican) — 8,680 House of Representatives 8th Congressional District (i) Stephen Lynch (D) — 15,333Jonathan Lott (Healthcare Environment Stability) — 3,783 U.S. Senate (i) Edward Markey (D) — 12,479Kevin O'Connor (R) — 8,456 Ballot Questions Question 1: "Right To Repair" Vehicle Access Requirement Initiative Yes — 15,736No — 4,937 Question 2: Ranked-Choice Voting Initiative Yes — 7,786No — 12,617 County Commissioner Joseph Shea (D) - 12,682Richard Staiti (D) - 5,361Heather Hamilton (R) - 5,145) Massachusetts State Senate Norfolk & Plymouth District (i) John Keenan (D) - 8,725Alexander Mendez (I) - 3,802 Massachusetts House of Representatives 5th Norfolk District (i) Mark Cusack (D) - 12,661Frank Collins (R) - 7,455