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| Massachusetts House of Representatives First Essex District | ||
| Current incumbent | James Kelcourse  | |
| Population | 18,398 | |
| Race | 96.36% White, 0.61% Black, 0.95% Asian | |
| Ethnicity | 1.74% Hispanic | |
Massachusetts' First Essex state house district is represented by Republican Representative James Kelcourse.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 18,398 civilians reside within Massachusetts' First Essex 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 James Kelcourse (R) defeated Jennifer Rocco-Runnion (D) in the general election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 1st Essex District on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
James Kelcourse (R) |
52.7
|
11,384 |
|
|
Jennifer Rocco-Runnion (D) |
47.3
|
10,219 | |
| Other/Write-in votes |
0.0
|
5 | ||
|
|
Total votes: 21,608 |
Jennifer Rocco-Runnion advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 1st Essex District on September 4, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Jennifer Rocco-Runnion (D) |
100
|
3,570 |
|
|
Total votes: 3,570 |
Incumbent James Kelcourse advanced from the Republican primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 1st Essex District on September 4, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
James Kelcourse (R) |
100
|
2,096 |
|
|
Total votes: 2,096 |
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 James Kelcourse defeated Brianna Sullivan in the Massachusetts House of Representatives First Essex District general election.Massachusetts House of Representatives, First Essex District General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  James Kelcourse Incumbent |
54.06% | 13,272 | |
| Democratic | Brianna Sullivan | 45.94% | 11,280 | |
| Total Votes | 24,552 | |||
| Source: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth | ||||
Massachusetts House of Representatives, First Essex District Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Brianna Sullivan (unopposed) |
Massachusetts House of Representatives, First Essex District Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | James Kelcourse 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. Edward Cameron defeated Robert Lavoie in the Democratic primary. James Kelcourse was unopposed in the Republican primary. Kelcourse defeated Cameron and independents Ari Herzog, Rama Valianti and Steven Stanganelli in the general election. Initial results placed Cameron ahead of Kelcourse. However, following a recount on November 19, 2014, the Governor and Council certified Kelcourse as the winner of the election.
Massachusetts House of Representatives, First Essex District General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | James Kelcourse |
42% | 6,978 | |
| Democratic | Edward Cameron | 42% | 6,968 | |
| Independent | Ari Herzog | 9.8% | 1,628 | |
| Independent | Steven Stanganelli | 4.8% | 791 | |
| Independent | Rama Valianti | 1.4% | 231 | |
| Total Votes | 16,596 | |||
Massachusetts House of Representatives, First Essex District Democratic Primary, 2014
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Edward Cameron |
62.3% | 2,783 |
| Robert Lavoie | 37.7% | 1,686 |
| Total Votes | 4,469 | |
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 Michael Costello (D) was unopposed in the general election and the Democratic primary.
From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Massachusetts House of Representatives First Essex District raised a total of $492,127. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $54,681 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Massachusetts House of Representatives First Essex District
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $192,216 | 2 | $96,108 | |
| 2014 | $106,621 | 6 | $17,770 | |
| 2012 * | $193,290 | 1 | $193,290 | |
| Total | $492,127 | 9 | $54,681 | |
| * Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district. | ||||
