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| Massachusetts State Senate Norfolk & Suffolk District | ||
| Current incumbent | Michael Rush  | |
| Population | 155,993 | |
| Race | 74.98% White, 9.75% Black, 4.98% Asian, 0.56% Other, 0.43% Two or More Races, 0.23% Native American, 0.04% Pacific Islander | |
| Ethnicity | 91.97% Non-Hispanic, 9.03% Hispanic | |
Massachusetts' Norfolk & Suffolk state senate district is represented by Democratic Senator Michael Rush.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 155,993 civilians reside within Massachusetts' Norfolk & Suffolk 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 Michael Rush (D) won election in the general election for Massachusetts State Senate Norfolk and Suffolk District on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Michael Rush (D) |
98.7
|
58,443 |
| Other/Write-in votes |
1.3
|
785 | ||
|
|
Total votes: 59,228 |
Incumbent Michael Rush advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts State Senate Norfolk and Suffolk District on September 4, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Michael Rush (D) |
100
|
18,199 |
|
|
Total votes: 18,199 |
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 Michael Rush ran unopposed in the Massachusetts State Senate Norfolk & Suffolk District general election.Massachusetts State Senate, Norfolk & Suffolk District General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Michael Rush Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth | ||
Massachusetts State Senate, Norfolk & Suffolk District Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Michael Rush Incumbent (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. Incumbent Michael Rush was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election.
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 Michael Rush (D) was unopposed in the general election and the Democratic primary.
From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Massachusetts State Senate Norfolk & Suffolk District raised a total of $268,677. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $89,559 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Massachusetts State Senate Norfolk & Suffolk District
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $102,520 | 1 | $102,520 | |
| 2014 | $85,200 | 1 | $85,200 | |
| 2012 * | $80,957 | 1 | $80,957 | |
| Total | $268,677 | 3 | $89,559 | |
| * Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district. | ||||
