Jack Patrick Lewis Wins 7th Middlesex Primary: 2024 Primary Election

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Longtime Democratic Rep. Jack Patrick Lewis has won the primary against challenger Carlton Phelps, Jr., the Associated Press is reporting.

The race effectively determines who will win the November election, as no Republican is running for the seat.

With 49 percent of the precincts reporting as of 9:54 p.m., the AP called the race with Lewis obtaining 90 percent of the votes.

"Because of your steadfast support, I am the Democratic nominee and will be able to continue fighting for our families and our communities," Lewis said on social media.

"Thank you for the trust you continue to place in me to represent you. We have accomplished a lot together over the last eight years, but with your steadfast support, we will continue to advance our Commonwealth, our communities, and our families."

The ballot is admittedly a thin one in many communities with the majority of state representative, state senator and federal legislator elections uncontested at the primary level.

Some of the candidates who are unopposed within their own party will meet general election opposition, although a large percentage will not.

One race with some intrigue in the primary is the Republican race to challenge U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren in November. Former U.S. Attorney John Deaton won that race, and will face off against Warren.

Read more about the state elections here: 2024 MA Primary Election: Deaton To Challenge Warren For U.S. Senate