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Massachusetts, State Senate, 1st Middlesex & Norfolk

Massachusetts State Senate First Middlesex & Norfolk District
Current incumbentCynthia Stone Creem Democratic Party
Population161,161
Race77.95% White, 13.96% Asian, 2.88% Black, 0.39% Other, 0.31% Two or More Races, 0.18% Native American, 0.04% Pacific Islander
Ethnicity95.71.% Non-Hispanic, 4.29% Hispanic

Massachusetts' First Middlesex & Norfolk state senate district is represented by Democratic Senator Cynthia Stone Creem.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 161,161 civilians reside within Massachusetts' First Middlesex & 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 1st Middlesex and Norfolk District

Incumbent Cynthia Stone Creem (D) won election in the general election for Massachusetts State Senate 1st Middlesex and Norfolk District on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Cynthia Stone Creem (D)
99.0
60,727
Other/Write-in votes
1.0
609

Total votes: 61,336
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Massachusetts State Senate 1st Middlesex and Norfolk District

Incumbent Cynthia Stone Creem advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts State Senate 1st Middlesex and Norfolk District on September 4, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Cynthia Stone Creem (D)
100
20,911

Total votes: 20,911
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 Cynthia Stone Creem ran unopposed in the Massachusetts State Senate First Middlesex & Norfolk District general election.

Massachusetts State Senate, First Middlesex & Norfolk District General Election, 2016

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

Incumbent Cynthia Stone Creem ran unopposed in the Massachusetts State Senate First Middlesex & Norfolk District Democratic Primary.

Massachusetts State Senate, First Middlesex & Norfolk District Democratic Primary, 2016

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

Campaign contributions

From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Massachusetts State Senate First Middlesex & Norfolk District raised a total of $70,718. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $23,573 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Massachusetts State Senate First Middlesex & Norfolk District

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $29,670 1 $29,670
2014 $18,815 1 $18,815
2012 * $22,233 1 $22,233
Total $70,718 3 $23,573
* Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district.