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Massachusetts, State Senate, Norfolk, Bristol & Middlesex

Massachusetts State Senate Norfolk, Bristol & Middlesex District
Current incumbentBecca Rausch Democratic Party
Population160,268
Race88.91% White, 5.33% Asian, 2.03% Black, 0.31% Native American, 0.27% Other, 0.17% Two or More Races, 0.03% Pacific Islander
Ethnicity97.06% Non-Hispanic, 2.94% Hispanic

Massachusetts' Norfolk, Bristol & Middlesex state senate district is held by Democratic Senator Becca Rausch.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 160,268 civilians reside within Massachusetts' Norfolk, Bristol & Middlesex 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 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 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 Richard Ross defeated Kristopher K. Aleksov in the Massachusetts State Senate Norfolk, Bristol & Middlesex District general election.

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

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Richard Ross Incumbent 60.07% 49,776
Democratic Kristopher K. Aleksov 39.93% 33,083
Total Votes 82,859
Source: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth

Kristopher K. Aleksov ran unopposed in the Massachusetts State Senate Norfolk, Bristol & Middlesex District Democratic Primary.

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

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Kristopher K. Aleksov (unopposed)

Incumbent Richard Ross ran unopposed in the Massachusetts State Senate Norfolk, Bristol & Middlesex District Republican Primary.

Massachusetts State Senate, Norfolk, Bristol & Middlesex District Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Richard Ross 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. Dylan Hayre defeated Sara Lynn Reynolds in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Richard Ross was unopposed in the Republican primary.

Massachusetts State Senate Norfolk, Bristol & Middlesex District, General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngRichard Ross Incumbent 56.4% 34,952
Democratic Dylan Hayre 35.9% 22,267
None Blank Votes 7.6% 4,723
None All Others 0.1% 52
Total Votes 61,994

Massachusetts State Senate, Norfolk, Bristol and Middlesex District Democratic Primary, 2014

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngDylan Hayre 51.5% 4,710
Sara Lynn Reynolds 48.5% 4,434
Total Votes 9,144

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 Richard J. Ross (R) was unopposed in the general election and the Republican primary.

Campaign contributions

From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Massachusetts State Senate Norfolk, Bristol & Middlesex District raised a total of $290,539. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $48,423 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Massachusetts State Senate Norfolk, Bristol & Middlesex District

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $52,411 2 $26,206
2014 $187,960 3 $62,653
2012 * $50,168 1 $50,168
Total $290,539 6 $48,423
* Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district.