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Massachusetts, State Representative, 10th Worcester

Massachusetts House of Representatives Tenth Worcester District
Current incumbentBrian W. Murray Democratic Party
Population39,749
Race89.83% White, 1.69% Black, 2.11% Asian
Ethnicity6.33% Hispanic

Massachusetts' Tenth Worcester state house district is represented by Democratic Representative Brian W. Murray.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 39,749 civilians reside within Massachusetts' Tenth Worcester state house district. Massachusetts state representatives represent an average of 40,923 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 39,682 residents.

About the office

Members of the Massachusetts House of Representatives serve two-year terms and are not subject to term limits. Massachusetts legislators assume office the first Wednesday in January after the election.

Qualifications

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."

Salaries

State legislators
SalaryPer diem
$62,548/yearNo per diem is paid.

Vacancies

If there is a vacancy in the house, 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

2020

Elections for the office of Massachusetts House of Representatives 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.

2018

General election
General election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 10th Worcester District

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

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Sandra Biagetti (R)
43.8
7,566
Other/Write-in votes
0.1
16

Total votes: 17,255
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 10th Worcester District

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
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 10th Worcester District

Sandra Biagetti advanced from the Republican primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 10th Worcester District on September 4, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Sandra Biagetti (R)
100
1,470

Total votes: 1,470

2016

Elections for the Massachusetts House of Representatives 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 Fernandes (D) did not seek re-election.

Brian W. Murray defeated Sandra Biagetti in the Massachusetts House of Representatives Tenth Worcester District general election.

Massachusetts House of Representatives, Tenth Worcester District General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Brian W. Murray 55.01% 11,869
Republican Sandra Biagetti 44.99% 9,708
Total Votes 21,577
Source: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth

Brian W. Murray ran unopposed in the Massachusetts House of Representatives Tenth Worcester District Democratic Primary.

Massachusetts House of Representatives, Tenth Worcester District Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Brian W. Murray (unopposed)

Susan Edmondson ran unopposed in the Massachusetts House of Representatives Tenth Worcester District Republican Primary.

Massachusetts House of Representatives, Tenth Worcester District Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Susan Edmondson (unopposed)

2014

Elections for the Massachusetts House of Representatives 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 Fernandes was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Mark Reil, Jr. defeated Christopher Kivior in the Republican primary. Fernandes defeated Reil in the general election.

Massachusetts House of Representatives, Tenth Worcester District General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngJohn Fernandes Incumbent 58.9% 8,677
Republican Mark Reil, Jr. 41.1% 6,049
Total Votes 14,726

Massachusetts House of Representatives, Tenth Worcester District Republican Primary, 2014

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngMark Reil, Jr. 67.6% 746
Christopher Kivior 32.4% 357
Total Votes 1,103

2012

Elections for the office of Massachusetts House of Representatives 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 Fernandes (D) was unopposed in the general election and the Democratic primary.

Campaign contributions

From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Massachusetts House of Representatives Tenth Worcester District raised a total of $208,347. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $29,764 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Massachusetts House of Representatives Tenth Worcester District

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $111,253 3 $37,084
2014 $94,444 3 $31,481
2012 * $2,650 1 $2,650
Total $208,347 7 $29,764
* Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district.