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Massachusetts, State Senate, 2nd Bristol & Plymouth

Massachusetts State Senate Second Bristol & Plymouth District
Current incumbentMark Montigny Democratic Party
Population161,325
Race78.18% White, 4.35% Black, 3.53% Other, 1.37% Two or More Races, 1.28% Asian, 0.60% Native American, 0.09% Pacific Islander
Ethnicity89.40% Non-Hispanic, 10.60% Hispanic

Massachusetts' Second Bristol & Plymouth state senate district is represented by Democratic Senator Mark Montigny.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 161,325 civilians reside within Massachusetts' Second Bristol & Plymouth 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 2nd Bristol and Plymouth District

Incumbent Mark Montigny (D) won election in the general election for Massachusetts State Senate 2nd Bristol and Plymouth District on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Mark Montigny (D)
98.4
39,839
Other/Write-in votes
1.6
664

Total votes: 40,503
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Massachusetts State Senate 2nd Bristol and Plymouth District

Incumbent Mark Montigny advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts State Senate 2nd Bristol and Plymouth District on September 4, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Mark Montigny (D)
100
7,909

Total votes: 7,909
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 Mark Montigny ran unopposed in the Massachusetts State Senate Second Bristol & Plymouth District general election.

Massachusetts State Senate, Second Bristol & Plymouth District General Election, 2016

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

Incumbent Mark Montigny ran unopposed in the Massachusetts State Senate Second Bristol & Plymouth District Democratic Primary.

Massachusetts State Senate, Second Bristol & Plymouth District Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Mark Montigny 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 Mark Montigny 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 Mark Montigny (D) was unopposed in the general election and the Democratic primary.

Campaign contributions

From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Massachusetts State Senate Second Bristol & Plymouth District raised a total of $65,593. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $21,864 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Massachusetts State Senate Second Bristol & Plymouth District

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $29,232 1 $29,232
2014 $3,206 1 $3,206
2012 * $33,155 1 $33,155
Total $65,593 3 $21,864
* Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district.