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Massachusetts, State Representative, 2nd Essex

Massachusetts House of Representatives Second Essex District
Current incumbentLeonard Mirra Republican Party
Population42,873
Race96.85% White, 0.51% Black, 1.03% Asian
Ethnicity1.79% Hispanic

Massachusetts' Second Essex state house district is represented by Republican Representative Leonard Mirra.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 42,873 civilians reside within Massachusetts' Second 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 2nd Essex District

Incumbent Leonard Mirra (R) defeated Christina Eckert (D) in the general election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 2nd Essex District on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Leonard Mirra (R)
50.7
11,588

Christina Eckert (D)
49.3
11,264
Other/Write-in votes
0.1
12

Total votes: 22,864
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 2nd Essex District

Christina Eckert advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 2nd Essex District on September 4, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Christina Eckert (D)
100
3,311

Total votes: 3,311
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 2nd Essex District

Incumbent Leonard Mirra advanced from the Republican primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 2nd Essex District on September 4, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Leonard Mirra (R)
100
2,607

Total votes: 2,607

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 Leonard Mirra ran unopposed in the Massachusetts House of Representatives Second Essex District general election.

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

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


Incumbent Leonard Mirra ran unopposed in the Massachusetts House of Representatives Second Essex District Republican Primary.

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

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Leonard Mirra 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 Leonard Mirra defeated Edward Watson 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. Leonard Mirra (R) defeated Barry Fogel (D) in the general election. Mirra defeated Robert Cronin and Gary Fowler in the Republican primary. Fogel was unopposed in the Democratic primary.

Campaign contributions

From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Massachusetts House of Representatives Second Essex District raised a total of $133,758. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $19,108 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Massachusetts House of Representatives Second Essex District

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $5,153 1 $5,153
2014 $40,495 2 $20,248
2012 * $88,110 4 $22,028
Total $133,758 7 $19,108
* Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district.