2018 Stoughton Election Primary Results

STOUGHTON, MA — If you were expecting any surprises in Stoughton during the 2018 primary election, you were surely disappointed.

As expected, Republican Governor Charlie Baker soundly defeated Scott Lively. He will face the winner of the Democratic primary, Jay Gonzalez. In Stoughton, Baker won 985 votes to 246. Gonzalez, who beat Bob Massie, took Stoughton 1,008 to 519.

In one of the more anticipated races, Democratic Secretary of State William Galvin beat Boston City Councilor Josh Zakim. Stoughton went with the state, with Galvin winning 1,448 to 511.

Democratic U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren will face the winner of the Republican Primary, state Rep. Geoff Diehl. The Whitman Republican took Stoughton with 753 votes to John Kington's 268 and Beth Lindstrom's 174.

Democratic Congressman Joseph Kennedy III picked up 2,942 votes from Stoughton residents. Gary Rucinski received 200.

Democratic state Senator Walter Timilty had no opponent in the primary and no Republican challenger in the general election

Democratic state representatives Lou Kafka and William C. Galvin are both through to the general election unopposed. No Republican candidates await them.

Below are the unofficial Stoughton results:

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