'A Very Good Day' For Thomas Stanley In 9th Middlesex Primary

WALTHAM, MA — Massachusetts Rep. Thomas Stanley defeated primary challenger Heather May in the 9th Middlesex District, he said on social media.

Stanley claimed victory just before the Associated Press called the race, though the publication showed him with a sizable lead with 95 percent of the votes counted, as of 10:46 p.m.

"A very good day," Stanley said. "Thank you Waltham."

According to Stanley, he recorded 2,718 votes while May received 1,993.

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