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| Massachusetts State Senate First Essex District | ||
| Current incumbent | Diana DiZoglio  | |
| Population | 170,735 | |
| Race | 83.26% White, 2.59% Asian, 2.12% Black, 0.39% Native American, 0.30% Other, 0.15% Two or More Races, 0.03% Pacific Islander | |
| Ethnicity | 88.85% Non-Hispanic, 11.15% Hispanic | |
Massachusetts' First Essex state senate district is represented by Democratic Senator Diana DiZoglio.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 170,735 civilians reside within Massachusetts' First Essex state senate district. Massachusetts state senators represent an average of 163,691 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 158,727 residents.
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.
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."
| State legislators | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $62,548/year | No per diem is paid. |
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 for the office of Massachusetts State Senate 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.
Diana DiZoglio (D) defeated Alexander Leighton Williams (R) in the general election for Massachusetts State Senate 1st Essex District on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Diana DiZoglio (D) |
66.3
|
46,338 |
|
|
Alexander Leighton Williams (R) |
33.7
|
23,539 | |
| Other/Write-in votes |
0.0
|
34 | ||
|
|
Total votes: 69,911 |
Diana DiZoglio advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts State Senate 1st Essex District on September 4, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Diana DiZoglio (D) |
100
|
14,316 |
|
|
Total votes: 14,316 |
Alexander Leighton Williams advanced from the Republican primary for Massachusetts State Senate 1st Essex District on September 4, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Alexander Leighton Williams (R) |
100
|
5,758 |
|
|
Total votes: 5,758 |
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 Kathleen O'Connor Ives ran unopposed in the Massachusetts State Senate First Essex District general election.Massachusetts State Senate, First Essex District General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Kathleen O'Connor Ives Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth | ||
Massachusetts State Senate, First Essex District Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Kathleen O'Connor Ives Incumbent |
83.00% | 6,173 | |
| Democratic | Adele F. Martino | 17.00% | 1,264 | |
| Total Votes | 7,437 | |||
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. Incumbent Kathleen O'Connor Ives defeated Jessica Finocchiaro in the Democratic primary. Shaun Toohey was unopposed in the Republican primary. O'Connor Ives defeated Toohey in the general election.
Massachusetts State Senate First Essex District, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Kathleen O'Connor Incumbent |
51.5% | 30,107 | |
| Republican | Shaun Toohey | 44.2% | 25,830 | |
| None | Blank Votes | 4.2% | 2,459 | |
| None | All Others | 0.1% | 33 | |
| Total Votes | 58,429 | |||
Massachusetts State Senate, First Essex District Democratic Primary, 2014
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Kathleen O'Connor Ives Incumbent |
68.2% | 9,052 |
| Jessica Finocchiaro | 31.8% | 4,229 |
| Total Votes | 13,281 | |
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. Kathleen O'Connor Ives (D) defeated Shaun Toohey (R) and independent candidates James M. Kelcourse and Paul A. Magliocchetti in the general election. O'Connor Ives defeated Timothy J. Coco and William M. Manzi, III in the Democratic primary. Toohey defeated Sam S. Meas in the Republican primary.
Massachusetts State Senate, First Essex District, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Kathleen O'Connor Ives |
45.9% | 36,405 | |
| Republican | Shaun Toohey | 33.6% | 26,654 | |
| Independent | James Kelcourse | 4.2% | 3,358 | |
| Independent | Paul Magliocchetti | 16.2% | 12,870 | |
| Total Votes | 79,287 | |||
Massachusetts State Senate, First Essex District Democratic Primary, 2012
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Kathleen O'Connor Ives |
38.3% | 4,071 |
| William Manzi III | 30.9% | 3,283 |
| Timothy Coco | 30.8% | 3,274 |
| Total Votes | 10,628 | |
From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Massachusetts State Senate First Essex District raised a total of $473,129. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $39,427 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Massachusetts State Senate First Essex District
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $74,162 | 2 | $37,081 | |
| 2014 | $267,453 | 3 | $89,151 | |
| 2012 * | $131,514 | 7 | $18,788 | |
| Total | $473,129 | 12 | $39,427 | |
| * Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district. | ||||
