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Massachusetts, State Representative, 9th Essex

Massachusetts House of Representatives Ninth Essex District
Current incumbentDonald Wong Republican Party
Population42,107
Race92.95% White, 1.56% Black, 2.54% Asian
Ethnicity3.21% Hispanic

Massachusetts' Ninth Essex state house district is represented by Republican Representative Donald Wong.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 42,107 civilians reside within Massachusetts' Ninth Essex 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 9th Essex District

Incumbent Donald Wong (R) defeated Matthew Crescenzo (D) and Michael Coller (Independent) in the general election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 9th Essex District on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Donald Wong (R)
62.1
11,647

Matthew Crescenzo (D)
34.0
6,373

Michael Coller (Independent)
3.9
730
Other/Write-in votes
0.0
8

Total votes: 18,758
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 9th Essex District

Matthew Crescenzo advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 9th Essex District on September 4, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Matthew Crescenzo (D)
100
2,370

Total votes: 2,370
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 9th Essex District

Incumbent Donald Wong advanced from the Republican primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 9th Essex District on September 4, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Donald Wong (R)
100
2,158

Total votes: 2,158

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 Donald Wong defeated Jen Migliore in the Massachusetts House of Representatives Ninth Essex District general election.

Massachusetts House of Representatives, Ninth Essex District General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Donald Wong Incumbent 54.94% 12,816
Democratic Jen Migliore 45.06% 10,513
Total Votes 23,329
Source: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth

Jen Migliore defeated Saritin E. Rizzuto in the Massachusetts House of Representatives Ninth Essex District Democratic Primary.

Massachusetts House of Representatives, Ninth Essex District Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Jen Migliore 71.13% 2,478
Democratic Saritin E. Rizzuto 28.87% 1,006
Total Votes 3,484

Incumbent Donald Wong ran unopposed in the Massachusetts House of Representatives Ninth Essex District Republican Primary.

Massachusetts House of Representatives, Ninth Essex District Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Donald Wong 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. Christopher Finn was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Donald Wong was unopposed in the Republican primary. Wong defeated Finn in the general election.

Massachusetts House of Representatives, Ninth Essex District General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngDonald Wong Incumbent 60.6% 9,721
Democratic Christopher Finn 39.4% 6,331
Total Votes 16,052

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 Donald Wong (R) was unopposed in the general election and the Republican primary.

Campaign contributions

From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Massachusetts House of Representatives Ninth Essex District raised a total of $330,206. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $55,034 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Massachusetts House of Representatives Ninth Essex District

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $260,990 3 $86,997
2014 $40,858 2 $20,429
2012 $28,358 1 $28,358
Total $330,206 6 $55,034