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| Massachusetts State Senate Worcester, Hampden, Hampshire & Middlesex District | ||
| Current incumbent | Anne Gobi  | |
| Population | 161,944 | |
| Race | 94.39% White, 1.16% Black, 1.13% Asian, 0.54% Native American, 0.14% Two or More Races, 0.11% Other, 0.04% Pacific Islander | |
| Ethnicity | 97.50% Non-Hispanic, 2.50% Hispanic | |
Massachusetts' Worcester, Hampden, Hampshire & Middlesex state senate district is represented by Democratic Senator Anne Gobi.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 161,944 civilians reside within Massachusetts' Worcester, Hampden, Hampshire & Middlesex 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 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 |
|
|
Sandra Biagetti (R) |
43.8
|
7,566 | |
| Other/Write-in votes |
0.1
|
16 | ||
|
|
Total votes: 17,255 |
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 |
Sandra Biagetti advanced from the Republican primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 10th Worcester District on September 4, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Sandra Biagetti (R) |
100
|
1,470 |
|
|
Total votes: 1,470 |
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 Anne Gobi defeated James P. Ehrhard in the Massachusetts State Senate Worcester, Hampden, Hampshire & Middlesex District general election.Massachusetts State Senate, Worcester, Hampden, Hampshire & Middlesex District General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Anne Gobi Incumbent |
54.41% | 44,021 | |
| Republican | James P. Ehrhard | 45.59% | 36,883 | |
| Total Votes | 80,904 | |||
| Source: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth | ||||
Massachusetts State Senate, Worcester, Hampden, Hampshire & Middlesex District Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Anne Gobi Incumbent (unopposed) |
Massachusetts State Senate, Worcester, Hampden, Hampshire & Middlesex District Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | James P. Ehrhard (unopposed) |
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. Anne Gobi was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Michael Valanzola defeated James Ehrhard in the Republican primary. Gobi defeated Valanzola in the general election.
Massachusetts State Senate Worcester, Hampden, Hampshire & Middlesex District, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Anne Gobi |
48.5% | 27,847 | |
| Republican | Michael Valanzola | 47.8% | 27,449 | |
| None | Blank Votes | 3.7% | 2,131 | |
| None | All Others | 0.1% | 39 | |
| Total Votes | 57,466 | |||
Massachusetts State Senate, Worcester, Hampden, Hampshire & Middlesex District Republican Primary, 2014
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Michael Valanzola |
59.7% | 4,601 |
| James Ehrhard | 40.3% | 3,104 |
| Total Votes | 7,705 | |
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 Stephen Brewer (D) was unopposed in the general election and the Democratic primary.
From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Massachusetts State Senate Worcester, Hampden, Hampshire & Middlesex District raised a total of $518,558. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $86,426 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Massachusetts State Senate Worcester, Hampden, Hampshire & Middlesex District
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $176,370 | 2 | $88,185 |
| 2014 | $263,380 | 3 | $87,793 |
| 2012 | $78,808 | 1 | $78,808 |
| Total | $518,558 | 6 | $86,426 |
