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Massachusetts, State Senate, Norfolk & Suffolk

Massachusetts State Senate Norfolk & Suffolk District
Current incumbentMichael Rush Democratic Party
Population155,993
Race74.98% White, 9.75% Black, 4.98% Asian, 0.56% Other, 0.43% Two or More Races, 0.23% Native American, 0.04% Pacific Islander
Ethnicity91.97% Non-Hispanic, 9.03% Hispanic

Massachusetts' Norfolk & Suffolk state senate district is represented by Democratic Senator Michael Rush.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 155,993 civilians reside within Massachusetts' Norfolk & Suffolk state senate district. Massachusetts state senators represent an average of 163,691 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 158,727 residents.

About the office

Members of the Massachusetts State Senate serve two-year terms and are not subject to term limits. Massachusetts legislators assume office the first Wednesday in January after the election.

Qualifications

Article LXXI of the Massachusetts Constitution states: "Every representative, for one year at least immediately preceding his election, shall have been an inhabitant of the district for which he is chosen and shall cease to represent such district when he shall cease to be an inhabitant of the commonwealth."

Salaries

State legislators
SalaryPer diem
$62,548/yearNo per diem is paid.

Vacancies

If there is a vacancy in the senate, a special election must be conducted to fill the vacant seat. The election must be held on the next regularly scheduled date on the election calendar. Local governments who conduct special elections receive reimbursement from the State Treasurer's office for all costs incurred.

Elections

2018

General election
General election for Massachusetts State Senate Norfolk and Suffolk District

Incumbent Michael Rush (D) won election in the general election for Massachusetts State Senate Norfolk and Suffolk District on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Michael Rush (D)
98.7
58,443
Other/Write-in votes
1.3
785

Total votes: 59,228
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Massachusetts State Senate Norfolk and Suffolk District

Incumbent Michael Rush advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts State Senate Norfolk and Suffolk District on September 4, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Michael Rush (D)
100
18,199

Total votes: 18,199
Republican primary election

No Republican candidates ran in the primary.

2016

Elections for the Massachusetts State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on September 8, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 7, 2016.

Incumbent Michael Rush ran unopposed in the Massachusetts State Senate Norfolk & Suffolk District general election.

Massachusetts State Senate, Norfolk & Suffolk District General Election, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Michael Rush Incumbent (unopposed)
Source: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth

Incumbent Michael Rush ran unopposed in the Massachusetts State Senate Norfolk & Suffolk District Democratic Primary.

Massachusetts State Senate, Norfolk & Suffolk District Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Michael Rush Incumbent (unopposed)


2014

Elections for the Massachusetts State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election was held on September 9, 2014, and a general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 3, 2014. Incumbent Michael Rush was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election.

2012

Elections for the office of Massachusetts State Senate consisted of a primary election on September 6, 2012 and a general election on November 6, 2012. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was May 29, 2012. Incumbent Michael Rush (D) was unopposed in the general election and the Democratic primary.

Campaign contributions

From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Massachusetts State Senate Norfolk & Suffolk District raised a total of $268,677. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $89,559 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Massachusetts State Senate Norfolk & Suffolk District

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $102,520 1 $102,520
2014 $85,200 1 $85,200
2012 * $80,957 1 $80,957
Total $268,677 3 $89,559
* Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district.