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Norfolk County, Massachusetts

Massachusetts House, 17th Suffolk District

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One candidate is tracked for Massachusetts House, 17th Suffolk District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kevin G. Honan. Candidate information follows official Norfolk County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Kevin G. Honan (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 17th Suffolk District; Kevin G. Honan is the sitting member, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Nominees were chosen at the September 1, 2026 primary or, where only one candidate qualified for a party, print unopposed; Massachusetts elects this seat by plurality vote. Unenrolled and third-party candidates who qualify by nomination paper are not reflected in primary results and are not yet available from a certified source; check the Secretary of the Commonwealth's November list once published. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Kevin G. Honan

Kevin G. Honan

Democratic · Incumbent

Kevin G. Honan is the Democratic state representative for the 17th Suffolk District, covering Allston, Brighton and part of Brookline. He has represented the district since 1987, making him the longest continuously serving member of the Massachusetts House, and previously worked on youth employment and community development programs, according to his campaign site.

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Candidate roster from official Norfolk County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified 2026-09-06. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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