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Massachusetts, State Senate, 1st Essex

Massachusetts State Senate First Essex District
Current incumbentDiana DiZoglio Democratic Party
Population170,735
Race83.26% White, 2.59% Asian, 2.12% Black, 0.39% Native American, 0.30% Other, 0.15% Two or More Races, 0.03% Pacific Islander
Ethnicity88.85% Non-Hispanic, 11.15% Hispanic

Massachusetts' First Essex state senate district is represented by Democratic Senator Diana DiZoglio.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 170,735 civilians reside within Massachusetts' First Essex 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

2020

Elections for the office of Massachusetts State Senate 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 State Senate 1st Essex District

Diana DiZoglio (D) defeated Alexander Leighton Williams (R) in the general election for Massachusetts State Senate 1st Essex District on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Diana DiZoglio (D)
66.3
46,338

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Alexander Leighton Williams (R)
33.7
23,539
Other/Write-in votes
0.0
34

Total votes: 69,911
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Massachusetts State Senate 1st Essex District

Diana DiZoglio advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts State Senate 1st Essex District on September 4, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Diana DiZoglio (D)
100
14,316

Total votes: 14,316
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Massachusetts State Senate 1st Essex District

Alexander Leighton Williams advanced from the Republican primary for Massachusetts State Senate 1st Essex District on September 4, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Alexander Leighton Williams (R)
100
5,758

Total votes: 5,758

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 Kathleen O'Connor Ives ran unopposed in the Massachusetts State Senate First Essex District general election.

Massachusetts State Senate, First Essex District General Election, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Kathleen O'Connor Ives Incumbent (unopposed)
Source: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth

Incumbent Kathleen O'Connor Ives defeated Adele F. Martino in the Massachusetts State Senate First Essex District Democratic Primary.

Massachusetts State Senate, First Essex District Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Kathleen O'Connor Ives Incumbent 83.00% 6,173
Democratic Adele F. Martino 17.00% 1,264
Total Votes 7,437


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 Kathleen O'Connor Ives defeated Jessica Finocchiaro in the Democratic primary. Shaun Toohey was unopposed in the Republican primary. O'Connor Ives defeated Toohey in the general election.

Massachusetts State Senate First Essex District, General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngKathleen O'Connor Incumbent 51.5% 30,107
Republican Shaun Toohey 44.2% 25,830
None Blank Votes 4.2% 2,459
None All Others 0.1% 33
Total Votes 58,429

Massachusetts State Senate, First Essex District Democratic Primary, 2014

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngKathleen O'Connor Ives Incumbent 68.2% 9,052
Jessica Finocchiaro 31.8% 4,229
Total Votes 13,281

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. Kathleen O'Connor Ives (D) defeated Shaun Toohey (R) and independent candidates James M. Kelcourse and Paul A. Magliocchetti in the general election. O'Connor Ives defeated Timothy J. Coco and William M. Manzi, III in the Democratic primary. Toohey defeated Sam S. Meas in the Republican primary.

Massachusetts State Senate, First Essex District, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngKathleen O'Connor Ives 45.9% 36,405
Republican Shaun Toohey 33.6% 26,654
Independent James Kelcourse 4.2% 3,358
Independent Paul Magliocchetti 16.2% 12,870
Total Votes 79,287

Massachusetts State Senate, First Essex District Democratic Primary, 2012

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngKathleen O'Connor Ives 38.3% 4,071
William Manzi III 30.9% 3,283
Timothy Coco 30.8% 3,274
Total Votes 10,628

Campaign contributions

From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Massachusetts State Senate First Essex District raised a total of $473,129. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $39,427 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Massachusetts State Senate First Essex District

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $74,162 2 $37,081
2014 $267,453 3 $89,151
2012 * $131,514 7 $18,788
Total $473,129 12 $39,427
* Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district.