Politics & Government

RESULTS: State Rep., 34th Middlesex District

Democrat Christine Barber and independent Nick Lanzilli were on the ballot.

Photo: Christine Barber and Nick Lanzilli.

Democrat Christine Barber defeated independent Nick Lanzilli Tuesday for the 34th Middlesex District seat, which was vacated by Carl Sciortino in April, according to Barber’s campaign.


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Sciortino, a Democrat, left his post after nine years to become the executive director of AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts.

The 34th Middlesex District covers portions of Medford and Somerville. Barber lives in Somerville.

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