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Massachusetts, State Representative, 1st Berkshire

Massachusetts House of Representatives First Berkshire District
Current incumbentJohn Barrett III Democratic Party
Population39,672
Race94.44% White, 1.63% Black, 1.60% Asian
Ethnicity2.53% Hispanic

Massachusetts' First Berkshire state house district is represented by Democratic Representative John Barrett III.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 39,672 civilians reside within Massachusetts' First Berkshire 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 1st Berkshire District

Incumbent John Barrett III (D) won election in the general election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 1st Berkshire District on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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John Barrett III (D)
98.6
12,209
Other/Write-in votes
1.4
176

Total votes: 12,385
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 1st Berkshire District

Incumbent John Barrett III advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 1st Berkshire District on September 4, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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John Barrett III (D)
100
3,997

Total votes: 3,997
Republican primary election

No Republican candidates ran in the primary.

2017

A special election for the position of Massachusetts House of Representatives First Berkshire District was called for November 7, 2017. A primary election was held on October 10, 2017. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was September 5, 2017.

The seat became vacant on June 17, 2017, when Gailanne Cariddi (D) died from cancer.

John Barrett III defeated Lisa Blackmer, Stephanie Bosley, and Kevin Towle in the Democratic primary. Christine Canning was unopposed in the Republican primary. Barrett defeated Canning in the special election.

Massachusetts House of Representatives, First Berkshire District, Special Election, 2017

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngJohn Barrett III 73.4% 4,976
Republican Christine Canning 21.8% 1,479
Other All others 3.6% 243
Other Blank votes 1.2% 81
Total Votes 6,779
Source: Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Massachusetts House of Representatives, First Berkshire District Democratic Primary, 2017

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 Gailanne Cariddi ran unopposed in the Massachusetts House of Representatives First Berkshire District general election.

Massachusetts House of Representatives, First Berkshire District General Election, 2016

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

Incumbent Gailanne Cariddi ran unopposed in the Massachusetts House of Representatives First Berkshire District Democratic Primary.

Massachusetts House of Representatives, First Berkshire District Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Gailanne Cariddi Incumbent (unopposed)

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 Gailanne Cariddi was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election.

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 Gailanne Cariddi (D) was unopposed in the general election and the Democratic primary.

Campaign contributions

From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Massachusetts House of Representatives First Berkshire District raised a total of $16,191. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $5,397 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Massachusetts House of Representatives First Berkshire District

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $3,253 1 $3,253
2014 $8,621 1 $8,621
2012 * $4,317 1 $4,317
Total $16,191 3 $5,397
* Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district.