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Massachusetts, State Representative, District Barnstable, Dukes & Nantucket

Massachusetts House of Representatives Barnstable, Dukes & Nantucket District
Current incumbentDylan A. Fernandes Democratic Party
Population40,811
Race89.47% White, 3.51% Black, 1.14% Asian
Ethnicity3.77% Hispanic

Massachusetts' Barnstable, Dukes & Nantucket state house district is represented by Democratic Representative Dylan A. Fernandes.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 40,811 civilians reside within Massachusetts' Barnstable, Dukes & Nantucket 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

2018

General election
General election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 10th Worcester District

Incumbent Brian Murray (D) defeated Sandra Biagetti (R) in the general election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 10th Worcester District on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Brian Murray (D)
56.1
9,673

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Sandra Biagetti (R)
43.8
7,566
Other/Write-in votes
0.1
16

Total votes: 17,255
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 10th Worcester District

Incumbent Brian Murray advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 10th Worcester District on September 4, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Brian Murray (D)
100
2,158

Total votes: 2,158
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 10th Worcester District

Sandra Biagetti advanced from the Republican primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 10th Worcester District on September 4, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Sandra Biagetti (R)
100
1,470

Total votes: 1,470

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 Timothy Madden (D) did not seek re-election.

Dylan A. Fernandes defeated Tobias Glidden and Jacob Ferry in the Massachusetts House of Representatives Barnstable, Dukes & Nantucket District general election.

Massachusetts House of Representatives, Barnstable, Dukes & Nantucket District General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Dylan A. Fernandes 51.71% 13,030
Independent Tobias Glidden 38.10% 9,601
Independent Jacob Ferry 10.18% 2,566
Total Votes 25,197
Source: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth

Dylan A. Fernandes defeated T. Ewell Hopkins, Jr., Michael G. Heylin, Timothy M. Soverino, and Jessica G. Lambert in the Massachusetts House of Representatives Barnstable, Dukes & Nantucket District Democratic Primary.

Massachusetts House of Representatives, Barnstable, Dukes & Nantucket District Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Dylan A. Fernandes 48.40% 3,385
Democratic T. Ewell Hopkins, Jr. 35.09% 2,454
Democratic Michael G. Heylin 7.15% 500
Democratic Timothy M. Soverino 5.13% 359
Democratic Jessica G. Lambert 4.23% 296
Total Votes 6,994


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 Timothy Madden was unopposed in the Democratic 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 Timothy Madden (D) was unopposed in the general election and the Democratic primary.

Campaign contributions

From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Massachusetts House of Representatives Barnstable, Dukes & Nantucket District raised a total of $194,015. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $21,557 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Massachusetts House of Representatives Barnstable, Dukes & Nantucket District

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $182,515 7 $26,074
2014 $1,000 1 $1,000
2012 * $10,500 1 $10,500
Total $194,015 9 $21,557
* Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district.