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| Massachusetts House of Representatives Sixteenth Worcester District | ||
| Current incumbent | Daniel M. Donahue  | |
| Population | 40,330 | |
| Race | 67.44% White, 13.79% Black, 5.51% Asian | |
| Ethnicity | 21.65% Hispanic | |
Massachusetts' Sixteenth Worcester state house district is represented by Democratic Representative Daniel M. Donahue.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 40,330 civilians reside within Massachusetts' Sixteenth Worcester 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 Daniel M. Donahue (D) won election in the general election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 16th Worcester District on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Daniel M. Donahue (D) |
98.0
|
7,372 |
| Other/Write-in votes |
2.0
|
152 | ||
|
|
Total votes: 7,524 |
Incumbent Daniel M. Donahue advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 16th Worcester District on September 4, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Daniel M. Donahue (D) |
100
|
1,371 |
|
|
Total votes: 1,371 |
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 Daniel Donahue defeated John Fresolo in the Massachusetts House of Representatives Sixteenth Worcester District general election.Massachusetts House of Representatives, Sixteenth Worcester District General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Daniel Donahue Incumbent |
67.17% | 7,783 | |
| United Independent | John Fresolo | 32.83% | 3,804 | |
| Total Votes | 11,587 | |||
| Source: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth | ||||
Massachusetts House of Representatives, Sixteenth Worcester District Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Daniel Donahue 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 Daniel Donahue defeated Joshua Perro in the Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election.
Massachusetts House of Representatives, Sixteenth Worcester District Democratic Primary, 2014
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Daniel Donahue Incumbent |
53.3% | 1,679 |
| Joshua Perro | 46.7% | 1,474 |
| Total Votes | 3,153 | |
Daniel M. Donahue (D) won election in a special election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 16th Worcester District. The seat was vacant following John Fresolo's (D) resignation due to an ethics investigation. Donahue defeated Khrystian E. King, Daniele F. Nanni, James M. O'Brien and Joshua Perro in the August 13 Democratic primary on August 13 and defeated Carol E. Claros (R) in the special election, which took place on September 10. Claros was unopposed in the Republican primary.
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 16th Worcester District, Special Election, 2013
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Daniel Donahue |
63.9% | 1,614 | |
| Republican | Carol E. Claros | 36.1% | 912 | |
| Total Votes | 2,526 | |||
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 16th Worcester District Democratic Primary, 2013
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Daniel Donahue |
27.6% | 858 |
| Khrystian E. King | 24.4% | 761 |
| Daniele F. Nanni | 21.7% | 675 |
| James M. O’Brien | 17.1% | 534 |
| Joshua Perro | 9.2% | 286 |
| Total Votes | 3,114 | |
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 Fresolo (D) was unopposed in the general election and the Democratic primary.
From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Massachusetts House of Representatives Sixteenth Worcester District raised a total of $338,273. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $67,655 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Massachusetts House of Representatives Sixteenth Worcester District
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $84,199 | 2 | $42,100 | |
| 2014 | $195,140 | 2 | $97,570 | |
| 2012 * | $58,934 | 1 | $58,934 | |
| Total | $338,273 | 5 | $67,655 | |
| * Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district. | ||||
