Senator in General Court - Third Suffolk District
September 1, 2026 · Third Suffolk District; Massachusetts · State senate district · primary
How do we calculate vote impact?
Vote impact = representation (how much weight one vote carries here, the smaller the district's population, the higher the representation) + decisiveness (how likely this race is to be close, based on past results and number of candidates).
Representation: Average · 46 out of 100
This district is mid-sized for its type, so each vote carries average weight. About 177,196 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(188,565 ÷ 177,196) ÷ ln(188,565 ÷ 165,004) = 46.59, comparing state senate districts in MA (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: None · only 1 candidate
One candidate is running unopposed, so votes can't change the outcome.
Average representation + an uncontested race → Below average vote impact.
State Senator is responsible for:
- Voting on state laws and the state budget
- Representing their district in the state senate
- Confirming certain governor appointments in many states
- Helping district residents deal with state agencies
Affected Areas: Environment and Public Health, Reduce Wealth Gap, Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Healthcare Affordability, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control, Housing Affordability, Social Programs and Welfare, Public Education Quality, Gun Control, Women's Reproductive Rights, Election Integrity, Personal Income Tax Reduction, Data Privacy, Civil Rights, Corporate Accountability, Public Infrastructure
Candidates
Lydia Marie Edwards
Democratic · Incumbent · declared
Lydia Marie Edwards is a Massachusetts state senator and attorney. She previously served on the Boston City Council and worked in housing-stability and legal-services roles.
Records: Housing Affordability 4 for
Election sources
Source: sec.state.ma.us
Source: sec.state.ma.us
Source: sec.state.ma.us