Election 2020 Results: Braintree Picks Biden, Markey, Cusack

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) — 12,464
• Donald Trump/Mike Pence (Republican) — 8,680

House of Representatives

8th Congressional District

• (i) Stephen Lynch (D) — 15,333
• Jonathan Lott (Healthcare Environment Stability) — 3,783

U.S. Senate

• (i) Edward Markey (D) — 12,479
• Kevin O'Connor (R) — 8,456

Ballot Questions

Question 1: "Right To Repair" Vehicle Access Requirement Initiative

• Yes — 15,736
• No — 4,937

Question 2: Ranked-Choice Voting Initiative

• Yes — 7,786
• No — 12,617

County Commissioner

• Joseph Shea (D) - 12,682
• Richard Staiti (D) - 5,361
• Heather Hamilton (R) - 5,145)

Massachusetts State Senate

Norfolk & Plymouth District

• (i) John Keenan (D) - 8,725
• Alexander Mendez (I) - 3,802

Massachusetts House of Representatives

5th Norfolk District

• (i) Mark Cusack (D) - 12,661
• Frank Collins (R) - 7,455