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State Sen. Joan Lovely Wins Re-Election In 2nd Essex District

Lovely fended off a challenge from Republican Damian Anketell, according to unofficial results.

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According to unofficial results Tuesday night, Lovely had about 62 percent of the vote to Anketell's 38 percent of the vote.
According to unofficial results Tuesday night, Lovely had about 62 percent of the vote to Anketell's 38 percent of the vote. (Patch Media)

Updated 10:20 p.m.

MASSACHUSETTS — State Sen. Joan Lovely has fended off a Republican challenger to retain her seat in the 2nd Essex district representing Beverly, Danvers, Peabody and Salem.

According to unofficial results Tuesday night, Lovely had about 62 percent of the vote to Anketell's 38 percent of the vote.

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Results:

2nd Essex State Senate

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39,650 Joan Lovely-Democrat

23,956 Damian Anketell-Republican


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