[2] The 2010 election for the 6th Worcester seat resulted in an exact tie between Durant and Democratic incumbent Geraldo Alicea.

[4] In May 2023, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey announced that State Senator Anne Gobi of the Worcester and Hampshire District would become her new director of rural affairs.

Due to Senator Gobi's resignation, a special election was announced for November 7, 2023.

He won the Republican primary on October 10, 2023, beating Bruce Chester with nearly 61% of the vote.

In the general election, Durant faced his colleague, State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik of Gardner.