Natick sees nearly 40% turnout. Here's the results of the state representative race

NATICK — One of MetroWest's longest-serving legislators defeated a local challenger for a second time in the Democratic state primary, according to unofficial results from the two towns in the 5th Middlesex District.

State Rep. David Linsky, D-Natick , earned 4,018 votes to challenger Jaymin Patel's 1,513 in Tuesday's state primary race.

The 5th Middlesex District includes all of Natick and Precincts 2 and 3 in Wayland.

In Natick, Linksy defeated Patel, who also lives in Natick, 3,485-1,348. In the two Wayland precicnts, Linksy outpaced his challenger by a 535-165 count.

The two previously squared off in the 2020 Democratic Primary , with Linsky prevailing, 9,514-2,430.

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Linsky has represented the 5th Middlesex District since he was first elected in 1998.

State Rep. Carmine Gentile, D-Sudbury , represents the remainder of Wayland. He ran unopposed on Tuesday, collecting 765 votes.

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Linsky wants to continue serving Natick and Wayland

In a previous interview, Linsky stressed the municipal projects he helped get funding for and said he wants to continue serving the two MetroWest communities.

"I want to continue to represent Natick and Wayland and deliver first-class public education and health care, a strong economy, and safe and supportive community for all," he said.

The veteran legislator said the amount of state aid to local schools has increased 500% during his 25 years at the State House.

Prior to being a state legislator, Linsky was a Town Meeting member for 14 years. Natick uses a representative Town Meeting, meaning members are elected. Linsky has also served as a conservation commissioner and as an assistant district attorney for Middlesex County.

Natick sees nearly 40% turnout

Natick saw a roughly 40% voter turnout, as 10,286 of the town's 25,437 registered voters cast ballots on Tuesday. Wayland did not immediately provide voter turnout date, but 1,638 registered voters cast ballots in the Democratic primary.

With the primary behind him, Linsky is unopposed in the November general election; no Republicans are running for the seat.

Results are unofficial until certified by the Secretary of State's Office.

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