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| Massachusetts House of Representatives First Berkshire District | ||
| Current incumbent | John Barrett III  | |
| Population | 39,672 | |
| Race | 94.44% White, 1.63% Black, 1.60% Asian | |
| Ethnicity | 2.53% Hispanic | |
Massachusetts' First Berkshire state house district is represented by Democratic Representative John Barrett III.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 39,672 civilians reside within Massachusetts' First Berkshire 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 John Barrett III (D) won election in the general election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 1st Berkshire District on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
John Barrett III (D) |
98.6
|
12,209 |
| Other/Write-in votes |
1.4
|
176 | ||
|
|
Total votes: 12,385 |
Incumbent John Barrett III advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 1st Berkshire District on September 4, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
John Barrett III (D) |
100
|
3,997 |
|
|
Total votes: 3,997 |
No Republican candidates ran in the primary.
A special election for the position of Massachusetts House of Representatives First Berkshire District was called for November 7, 2017. A primary election was held on October 10, 2017. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was September 5, 2017.
The seat became vacant on June 17, 2017, when Gailanne Cariddi (D) died from cancer.
John Barrett III defeated Lisa Blackmer, Stephanie Bosley, and Kevin Towle in the Democratic primary. Christine Canning was unopposed in the Republican primary. Barrett defeated Canning in the special election.
Massachusetts House of Representatives, First Berkshire District, Special Election, 2017
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  John Barrett III |
73.4% | 4,976 | |
| Republican | Christine Canning | 21.8% | 1,479 | |
| Other | All others | 3.6% | 243 | |
| Other | Blank votes | 1.2% | 81 | |
| Total Votes | 6,779 | |||
| Source: Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts | ||||
Massachusetts House of Representatives, First Berkshire District Democratic Primary, 2017
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
John P. Barrett, III |
42% | 2,274 | ||
| Stephanie J. Bosley | 31.3% | 1,694 | ||
| Lisa Hall Blackmer | 18.3% | 990 | ||
| Kevin M. Towle | 8.4% | 452 | ||
| All others | 0% | 1 | ||
| Blank votes | 0% | 1 | ||
| Total Votes | 5,412 | |||
| Source: Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts |
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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 Gailanne Cariddi ran unopposed in the Massachusetts House of Representatives First Berkshire District general election.Massachusetts House of Representatives, First Berkshire District General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Gailanne Cariddi Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth | ||
Massachusetts House of Representatives, First Berkshire District Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Gailanne Cariddi 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 Gailanne Cariddi 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 Gailanne Cariddi (D) was unopposed in the general election and the Democratic primary.
From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Massachusetts House of Representatives First Berkshire District raised a total of $16,191. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $5,397 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Massachusetts House of Representatives First Berkshire District
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $3,253 | 1 | $3,253 | |
| 2014 | $8,621 | 1 | $8,621 | |
| 2012 * | $4,317 | 1 | $4,317 | |
| Total | $16,191 | 3 | $5,397 | |
| * Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district. | ||||
