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Massachusetts, State Representative, 12th Plymouth

Massachusetts House of Representatives Twelfth Plymouth District
Current incumbentKathleen LaNatra Democratic Party
Population40,702
Race95.27% White, 1.35% Black, 0.84% Asian
Ethnicity1.41% Hispanic

Massachusetts' Twelfth Plymouth state house district is currently represented by Democratic Representative Kathleen LaNatra.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 40,702 civilians reside within Massachusetts' Twelfth Plymouth state house district. Massachusetts state representatives represent an average of 40,923 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 39,682 residents.

About the office

Members of the Massachusetts House of Representatives 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 house, 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

2020

Elections for the office of Massachusetts House of Representatives will take place in 2020. The general election will be held on November 3, 2020. A primary is scheduled for September 1, 2020. The local filing deadline is May 5, 2020, and the state filing deadline is June 2, 2020.

2018

General election
General election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 12th Plymouth District

Kathleen LaNatra (D) defeated Joseph Truschelli (R) in the general election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 12th Plymouth District on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Kathleen LaNatra (D)
52.5
10,581

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Joseph Truschelli (R)
47.5
9,560
Other/Write-in votes
0.0
5

Total votes: 20,146
(100.00% precincts reporting)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 12th Plymouth District

Kathleen LaNatra advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 12th Plymouth District on September 4, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Kathleen LaNatra (D)
100
2,784

Total votes: 2,784
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 12th Plymouth District

Joseph Truschelli defeated Summer Schmaling in the Republican primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 12th Plymouth District on September 4, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Joseph Truschelli (R)
50.7
1,901

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Summer Schmaling (R)
49.3
1,849

Total votes: 3,750

2016

Elections for the Massachusetts House of Representatives 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 Thomas Calter, III defeated Peter J. Boncek in the Massachusetts House of Representatives Twelfth Plymouth District general election.

Massachusetts House of Representatives, Twelfth Plymouth District General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Thomas Calter, III Incumbent 59.94% 13,908
Republican Peter J. Boncek 40.06% 9,297
Total Votes 23,205
Source: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth

Incumbent Thomas Calter, III ran unopposed in the Massachusetts House of Representatives Twelfth Plymouth District Democratic Primary.

Massachusetts House of Representatives, Twelfth Plymouth District Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Thomas Calter, III Incumbent (unopposed)

Peter J. Boncek defeated Michael E. Cowett and Ian F. Murphy in the Massachusetts House of Representatives Twelfth Plymouth District Republican Primary.

Massachusetts House of Representatives, Twelfth Plymouth District Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Peter J. Boncek 45.35% 678
Republican Michael E. Cowett 44.82% 670
Republican Ian F. Murphy 9.83% 147
Total Votes 1,495

2014

Elections for the Massachusetts House of Representatives 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 Thomas Calter, III was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election. Calter also won the Republican nomination through write-in votes.

2012

Elections for the office of Massachusetts House of Representatives 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 Thomas Calter, III (D) defeated Debra Betz (R) in the general election. Both candidates were unopposed in the September 6 primary elections.

Massachusetts House of Representatives, Twelfth Plymouth District, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngThomas Calter, III Incumbent 62.5% 13,436
Republican Debra Betz 37.5% 8,053
Total Votes 21,489

Campaign contributions

From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Massachusetts House of Representatives Twelfth Plymouth District raised a total of $396,098. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $56,585 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Massachusetts House of Representatives Twelfth Plymouth District

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $166,786 4 $41,697
2014 $89,693 1 $89,693
2012 * $139,619 2 $69,810
Total $396,098 7 $56,585
* Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district.