19-year-old to become of Massachusetts' youngest representatives in state history

19-year-old to become of Massachusetts' youngest representatives in state history Advertisement Updated: 5:53 AM EST Nov 6, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Emily Maher Reporter 19-year-old to become of Massachusetts' youngest representatives in state history Updated: 5:53 AM EST Nov 6, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Emily Maher Reporter BILLERICA, Mass. — At just 19 years old, Billerica's Daniel Darris-O'Connor said he's ready to get to work for his Massachusetts constituents. The Democratic representative-elect, who unseated longtime Republican incumbent Marc Lombardo, will be one of the youngest representatives in state history. Advertisement He will turn 20 the day before he is sworn into the State House. "I'm happy that the voters of Billerica had faith in me being their next state representative," Darris-O'Connor said. "I am a younger candidate. My campaign wasn't focused on my age; it was focused on the issues." He said the rising cost of living and the need for stronger representation on the local level were issues that resonated with voters. "I think there are some great candidates across Massachusetts and across the country who ran great campaigns on the issues that people are facing," Darris-O'Connor said. Election Day saw a blue wave sweep across the country, with Democrats gaining control of the U.S. Congress. Arizona 19-year-old wins county clerk election for nation's 4th-largest county Make WLWT a preferred source on Google Add Preferred Source Share Infinite Scroll Enabled Top Picks 19-year-old to become of Massachusetts' youngest representatives in state history Dramatic video: Mother rescues man drowning 'We brought him home': A WWII soldier killed 82 years ago has finally been laid to rest New video shows NTSB investigators recovering Learjet wreckage pieces from Florida crash crater