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Massachusetts, State Representative, 18th Essex

Massachusetts House of Representatives Eighteenth Essex District
Current incumbentJames Lyons, Jr. Republican Party
Population41,927
Race89.20% White, 0.96% Black, 7.66% Asian
Ethnicity2.52% Hispanic

Massachusetts' Eighteenth Essex state house district is represented by Republican Representative James Lyons, Jr.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 41,927 civilians reside within Massachusetts' Eighteenth Essex 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 18th Essex District

Tram Nguyen (D) defeated incumbent James Lyons Jr. (R) in the general election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 18th Essex District on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Tram Nguyen (D)
54.9
11,663

James Lyons Jr. (R)
45.1
9,587
Other/Write-in votes
0.0
4

Total votes: 21,254
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 18th Essex District

Tram Nguyen advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 18th Essex District on September 4, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Tram Nguyen (D)
100
4,219

Total votes: 4,219
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 18th Essex District

Incumbent James Lyons Jr. advanced from the Republican primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 18th Essex District on September 4, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

James Lyons Jr. (R)
100
2,312

Total votes: 2,312

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 Lyons, Jr. defeated Oscar Camargo in the Massachusetts House of Representatives Eighteenth Essex District general election.

Massachusetts House of Representatives, Eighteenth Essex District General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png James Lyons, Jr. Incumbent 59.66% 14,218
Democratic Oscar Camargo 40.34% 9,615
Total Votes 23,833
Source: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth

Oscar Camargo ran unopposed in the Massachusetts House of Representatives Eighteenth Essex District Democratic Primary.

Massachusetts House of Representatives, Eighteenth Essex District Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Oscar Camargo (unopposed)

Incumbent James Lyons, Jr. ran unopposed in the Massachusetts House of Representatives Eighteenth Essex District Republican Primary.

Massachusetts House of Representatives, Eighteenth Essex District Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png James Lyons, Jr. 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 Lyons, Jr. was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unopposed in the general election.

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. Incumbent James Lyons, Jr. (R) defeated Barbara L'Italien (D) in the general election. Both candidates were unopposed in the September 6 primary elections.

Massachusetts House of Representatives, Eighteenth Essex District, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngJames Lyons, Jr. Incumbent 51.1% 11,810
Democratic Barbara L'Italien 48.9% 11,301
Total Votes 23,111

Campaign contributions

From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Massachusetts House of Representatives Eighteenth Essex District raised a total of $346,851. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $69,370 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Massachusetts House of Representatives Eighteenth Essex District

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $145,261 2 $72,631
2014 $47,009 1 $47,009
2012 $154,581 2 $77,291
Total $346,851 5 $69,370