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Robert Orthman (Democratic Party) ran in a special election to theMassachusetts House of Representatives to represent the10th Suffolk District. Orthman lost as a write-in in the special general election onMay 30, 2023.

Elections

2023

See also: Massachusetts state legislative special elections, 2023

General election

Special general election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 10th Suffolk District

Bill MacGregor defeatedRobert Orthman in the special general election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 10th Suffolk District on May 30, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Bill MacGregor (D)	93.1	2,579
	Submit photo	Robert Orthman (D) (Write-in)	3.6	99
		Other/Write-in votes	3.4	93

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Democratic primary election

Special Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 10th Suffolk District

Bill MacGregor defeatedRobert Orthman andCelia Segel in the special Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 10th Suffolk District on May 2, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Bill MacGregor	43.6	3,261
	Submit photo	Robert Orthman	31.9	2,391
	Submit photo	Celia Segel	24.2	1,813
		Other/Write-in votes	0.3	20

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	There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 7,485
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2023

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