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| Massachusetts State Senate Norfolk & Plymouth District | ||
| Current incumbent | John Keenan  | |
| Population | 160,337 | |
| Race | 74.63% White, 15.90% Asian, 4.40% Black, 1.14% Other, 0.46% Two or More Races, 0.38% Native American, 0.05% Pacific Islander | |
| Ethnicity | 96.95% Non-Hispanic, 3.05% Hispanic | |
Massachusetts' Norfolk & Plymouth state senate district is represented by Democratic Senator John Keenan.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 160,337 civilians reside within Massachusetts' Norfolk & Plymouth 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.
Incumbent John Keenan (D) defeated Alexander Mendez (Independent) in the general election for Massachusetts State Senate Norfolk and Plymouth District on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
John Keenan (D) |
75.5
|
43,656 |
|
|
Alexander Mendez (Independent) |
24.1
|
13,909 | |
| Other/Write-in votes |
0.4
|
220 | ||
|
|
Total votes: 57,785 |
Incumbent John Keenan advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts State Senate Norfolk and Plymouth District on September 4, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
John Keenan (D) |
100
|
11,712 |
|
|
Total votes: 11,712 |
No Republican candidates ran in the primary.
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 John Keenan defeated Alexander Mendez in the Massachusetts State Senate Norfolk & Plymouth District general election.Massachusetts State Senate, Norfolk & Plymouth District General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  John Keenan Incumbent |
71.05% | 50,148 | |
| Independent | Alexander Mendez | 28.95% | 20,433 | |
| Total Votes | 70,581 | |||
| Source: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth | ||||
Keenan was also unopposed in the Democratic primary.
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 John Keenan was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Leslie Gosule was unopposed in the Republican primary. Keenan defeated Gosule in the general election.
Massachusetts State Senate Norfolk & Plymouth District, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John Keenan Incumbent |
61.5% | 32,679 | |
| Republican | Leslie Gosule | 31.6% | 16,786 | |
| None | Blank Votes | 6.7% | 3,569 | |
| None | All Others | 0.1% | 72 | |
| Total Votes | 53,106 | |||
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 John Keenan (D) was unopposed in the general election and the Democratic primary.
From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Massachusetts State Senate Norfolk & Plymouth District raised a total of $319,573. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $63,915 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Massachusetts State Senate Norfolk & Plymouth District
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $61,662 | 2 | $30,831 |
| 2014 | $212,804 | 2 | $106,402 |
| 2012 | $45,107 | 1 | $45,107 |
| Total | $319,573 | 5 | $63,915 |
