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Massachusetts, State Representative, 4th Norfolk

Massachusetts House of Representatives Fourth Norfolk District
Current incumbentJames Murphy Democratic Party
Population42,600
Race89.36% White, 3.23% Black, 3.25% Asian
Ethnicity2.71% Hispanic

Massachusetts' Fourth Norfolk state house district is represented by Democratic Representative James Murphy.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 42,600 civilians reside within Massachusetts' Fourth Norfolk 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 4th Norfolk District

Incumbent James Murphy (D) won election in the general election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 4th Norfolk District on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

James Murphy (D)
98.5
14,747
Other/Write-in votes
1.5
230

Total votes: 14,977
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 4th Norfolk District

Incumbent James Murphy advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 4th Norfolk District on September 4, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

James Murphy (D)
100
3,174

Total votes: 3,174
Republican primary election

No Republican candidates ran in the primary.

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 James Murphy ran unopposed in the Massachusetts House of Representatives Fourth Norfolk District general election.

Massachusetts House of Representatives, Fourth Norfolk District General Election, 2016

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

Incumbent James Murphy ran unopposed in the Massachusetts House of Representatives Fourth Norfolk District Democratic Primary.

Massachusetts House of Representatives, Fourth Norfolk District Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png James Murphy 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 James Murphy was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Andrea Farretta was unopposed in the Republican primary. Murphy defeated Farretta in the general election.

Massachusetts House of Representatives, Fourth Norfolk District General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngJames Murphy Incumbent 58.5% 8,740
Republican Andrea Farretta 41.5% 6,202
Total Votes 14,942

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. James Murphy (D) defeated Robert Montgomery Thomas (C) in the general election and was unopposed in the Democratic primary.

Massachusetts House of Representatives, Fourth Norfolk District, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngJames Murphy Incumbent 80.9% 15,822
Constitution Robert Thomas 19.1% 3,728
Total Votes 19,550

Campaign contributions

From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Massachusetts House of Representatives Fourth Norfolk District raised a total of $160,258. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $32,052 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Massachusetts House of Representatives Fourth Norfolk District

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $42,498 1 $42,498
2014 $78,608 2 $39,304
2012 * $39,152 2 $19,576
Total $160,258 5 $32,052
* Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district.