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Massachusetts, State Senate, Worcester & Norfolk

Massachusetts State Senate Worcester & Norfolk District
Current incumbentRyan Fattman Republican Party
Population165,531
Race94.39% White, 1.16% Black, 1.13% Asian, 0.54% Native American, 0.14% Two or More Races, 0.11% Other, 0.04% Pacific Islander
Ethnicity93.76% Non-Hispanic, 6.24% Hispanic

Massachusetts' Worcester & Norfolk state senate district is represented by Republican Senator Ryan Fattman.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 165,531 civilians reside within Massachusetts' Worcester & Norfolk 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 Worcester and Norfolk District

Incumbent Ryan Fattman (R) defeated Thomas Merolli (D) in the general election for Massachusetts State Senate Worcester and Norfolk District on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Ryan Fattman (R)
57.9
37,513

Thomas Merolli (D)
42.0
27,195
Other/Write-in votes
0.1
71

Total votes: 64,779
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Massachusetts State Senate Worcester and Norfolk District

Thomas Merolli advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts State Senate Worcester and Norfolk District on September 4, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Thomas Merolli (D)
100
6,947

Total votes: 6,947
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Massachusetts State Senate Worcester and Norfolk District

Incumbent Ryan Fattman advanced from the Republican primary for Massachusetts State Senate Worcester and Norfolk District on September 4, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Ryan Fattman (R)
100
8,085

Total votes: 8,085

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 Ryan Fattman ran unopposed in the Massachusetts State Senate Worcester & Norfolk District general election.

Massachusetts State Senate, Worcester & Norfolk District General Election, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Ryan Fattman Incumbent (unopposed)
Source: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth


Incumbent Ryan Fattman ran unopposed in the Massachusetts State Senate Worcester & Norfolk District Republican Primary.

Massachusetts State Senate, Worcester & Norfolk District Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Ryan Fattman 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 Richard Moore was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Ryan Fattman was unopposed in the Republican primary. Moore was defeated by Fattman in the general election.

Massachusetts State Senate First Worcester & Norfolk District, General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngRyan Fattman 54.3% 29,774
Democratic Richard Moore Incumbent 43.2% 23,662
None Blank Votes 2.4% 1,341
None All Others 0.1% 37
Total Votes 54,814

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 Richard T. Moore (D) was unopposed in the general election and the Democratic primary.

Campaign contributions

From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Massachusetts State Senate Worcester & Norfolk District raised a total of $817,990. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $204,498 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Massachusetts State Senate Worcester & Norfolk District

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $159,819 1 $159,819
2014 $483,251 2 $241,626
2012 * $174,920 1 $174,920
Total $817,990 4 $204,498
* Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district.