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| Massachusetts State Senate Plymouth & Barnstable District | ||
| Current incumbent | Vacant | |
| Population | 158,894 | |
| Race | 93.20% White, 1.82% Black, 1.36% Asian, 0.95% Other, 0.65% Native American, 0.36% Two or More Races, 0.05% Pacific Islander | |
| Ethnicity | 98.39% Non-Hispanic, 1.61% Hispanic | |
Massachusetts' Plymouth & Barnstable state senate district is vacant. It was last held by Republican Senator Vinny deMacedo.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 158,894 civilians reside within Massachusetts' Plymouth & Barnstable 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.
A special election for the Second Hampden & Hampshire District of the Massachusetts State Senate will take place on March 31, 2020. A primary will be held on March 3, 2020. The filing deadline for candidates is January 21, 2020.
The seat became vacant on November 29, 2019, when Vinny deMacedo (R) resigned to take a job in higher education.
Incumbent Vinny deMacedo (R) defeated Deborah Rudolf (D) in the general election for Massachusetts State Senate Plymouth and Barnstable District on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Vinny deMacedo (R) |
58.8
|
46,229 |
|
|
Deborah Rudolf (D) |
41.2
|
32,365 | |
| Other/Write-in votes |
0.0
|
32 | ||
|
|
Total votes: 78,626 |
Deborah Rudolf defeated Stephen Michael Palmer in the Democratic primary for Massachusetts State Senate Plymouth and Barnstable District on September 4, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Deborah Rudolf (D) |
57.6
|
6,939 |
|
|
Stephen Michael Palmer (D) |
42.4
|
5,113 | |
|
|
Total votes: 12,052 |
Incumbent Vinny deMacedo advanced from the Republican primary for Massachusetts State Senate Plymouth and Barnstable District on September 4, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Vinny deMacedo (R) |
100
|
10,874 |
|
|
Total votes: 10,874 |
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 Vinny deMacedo ran unopposed in the Massachusetts State Senate Plymouth & Barnstable District general election.Massachusetts State Senate, Plymouth & Barnstable District General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Vinny deMacedo Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth | ||
Massachusetts State Senate, Plymouth & Barnstable District Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Vinny deMacedo 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. Matthew Patrick was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Vinny deMacedo was unopposed in the Republican primary. DeMacedo defeated Patrick and Heather Mullins (L) in the general election.
Massachusetts State Senate Plymouth & Barnstable District, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Vinny deMacedo |
58.9% | 38,250 | |
| Democratic | Matthew Patrick | 33.9% | 22,053 | |
| Libertarian | Heather Mullins | 3.5% | 2,272 | |
| None | Blank Votes | 3.7% | 2,380 | |
| None | All Others | 0% | 12 | |
| Total Votes | 64,967 | |||
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 Therese Murray (D) defeated Thomas Francis Keyes (R) in the general election. Murray defeated Stephen Palmer in the Democratic primary. Keyes was unopposed in the Republican primary.
Massachusetts State Senate, Plymouth and Barnstable District, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Therese Murray Incumbent |
58.2% | 49,723 | |
| Republican | Thomas Francis Keyes | 41.8% | 35,776 | |
| Total Votes | 85,499 | |||
Massachusetts State Senate, Plymouth and Barnstable District Democratic Primary, 2012
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Therese Murray Incumbent |
86.8% | 9,176 |
| Stephen Palmer | 13.2% | 1,400 |
| Total Votes | 10,576 | |
From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Massachusetts State Senate Plymouth & Barnstable District raised a total of $1,382,515. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $197,502 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Massachusetts State Senate Plymouth & Barnstable District
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $108,173 | 1 | $108,173 | |
| 2014 | $335,275 | 3 | $111,758 | |
| 2012 * | $939,067 | 3 | $313,022 | |
| Total | $1,382,515 | 7 | $197,502 | |
| * Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district. | ||||
