Massachusetts' Second Bristol state house district is represented by Democratic Representative James Hawkins.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 39,950 civilians reside within Massachusetts' Second Bristol 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

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

Regular election

Special election

A special election for the office of Massachusetts House of Representatives Second Bristol District was held on April 3, 2018. The primary election took place on March 6, 2018. Candidates had until January 23, 2018, to turn in nomination papers with local officials. Certified nomination papers had to be filed with the secretary of state by January 30, 2018.

In November 2017, state Rep. Paul Heroux (D) announced that he would resign from the state House effective January 2, 2018, in order to become the mayor of Attleboro.

James Hawkins (D) defeated Julie Hall (R) in the general election. Hawkins defeated Paulo George Salgueiro Jr. and Tyler Waterman in the Democratic primary election, while Hall defeated Jeffrey Bailey to win the Republican nomination.

Massachusetts State House, Second Bristol District, Special Election, 2018

Massachusetts State House, Second Bristol District, Special Election Democratic Primary, 2018

Massachusetts State House, Second Bristol District, Special Election Republican Primary, 2018

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 Paul Heroux ran unopposed in the Massachusetts House of Representatives Second Bristol District general election.
Incumbent Paul Heroux ran unopposed in the Massachusetts House of Representatives Second Bristol District Democratic Primary.

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 Paul Heroux was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Bert Buckley defeated Jeffrey Bailey in the Republican primary. Heroux defeated Buckley in the general election.

Massachusetts House of Representatives, Second Bristol District General Election, 2014

Massachusetts House of Representatives, Second Bristol District Republican Primary, 2014

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. Paul Heroux (D) defeated incumbent George Ross (R) in the general election. Heroux defeated Stephen Vincent Kane in the Democratic primary. Ross was unopposed in the Republican primary.

Massachusetts House of Representatives, Second Bristol District, General Election, 2012

Massachusetts House of Representatives, Second Bristol District Democratic Primary, 2012

Campaign contributions

From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Massachusetts House of Representatives Second Bristol District raised a total of $209,012. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $34,835 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Massachusetts House of Representatives Second Bristol District