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| Massachusetts House of Representatives Thirteenth Bristol District | ||
| Current incumbent | Antonio Cabral  | |
| Population | 41,562 | |
| Race | 71.20% White, 7.62% Black, 0.90% Asian | |
| Ethnicity | 17.36% Hispanic | |
Massachusetts' Thirteenth Bristol state house district is represented by Democratic Representative Antonio Cabral.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 41,562 civilians reside within Massachusetts' Thirteenth Bristol state house district. Massachusetts state representatives represent an average of 40,923 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 39,682 residents.
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.
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 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 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.
Incumbent Antonio Cabral (D) defeated Michael Janson (Independent) in the general election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 13th Bristol District on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Antonio Cabral (D) |
78.5
|
7,829 |
|
|
Michael Janson (Independent) |
21.2
|
2,110 | |
| Other/Write-in votes |
0.3
|
30 | ||
|
|
Total votes: 9,969 |
Incumbent Antonio Cabral advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 13th Bristol District on September 4, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Antonio Cabral (D) |
100
|
2,094 |
|
|
Total votes: 2,094 |
No Republican candidates ran in the primary.
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 Antonio Cabral ran unopposed in the Massachusetts House of Representatives Thirteenth Bristol District general election.Massachusetts House of Representatives, Thirteenth Bristol District General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Antonio Cabral Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth | ||
Massachusetts House of Representatives, Thirteenth Bristol District Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Antonio Cabral Incumbent (unopposed) |
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 Antonio Cabral was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election.
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 Antonio Cabral (D) was unopposed in the general election and the Democratic primary.
From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Massachusetts House of Representatives Thirteenth Bristol District raised a total of $140,820. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $46,940 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Massachusetts House of Representatives Thirteenth Bristol District
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $60,240 | 1 | $60,240 | |
| 2014 | $54,785 | 1 | $54,785 | |
| 2012 * | $25,795 | 1 | $25,795 | |
| Total | $140,820 | 3 | $46,940 | |
| * Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district. | ||||
