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| Massachusetts House of Representatives Second Franklin District | ||
| Current incumbent | Susannah Whipps  | |
| Population | 41,140 | |
| Race | 95.61% White, 0.92% Black, 0.93% Asian | |
| Ethnicity | 2.64% Hispanic | |
Massachusetts' Second Franklin state house district is represented by Independent Representative Susannah Whipps.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 41,140 civilians reside within Massachusetts' Second Franklin 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 Susannah Whipps (Independent) defeated John William Arena (D) in the general election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 2nd Franklin District on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Susannah Whipps (Independent) |
70.1
|
11,026 |
|
|
John William Arena (D) |
29.6
|
4,663 | |
| Other/Write-in votes |
0.3
|
50 | ||
|
|
Total votes: 15,739 |
John William Arena advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 2nd Franklin District on September 4, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
John William Arena (D) |
100
|
2,329 |
|
|
Total votes: 2,329 |
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 Susannah Whipps Lee ran unopposed in the Massachusetts House of Representatives Second Franklin District general election.Massachusetts House of Representatives, Second Franklin District General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Susannah Whipps Lee Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth | ||
Massachusetts House of Representatives, Second Franklin District Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Denise Andrews (unopposed) |
Massachusetts House of Representatives, Second Franklin District Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Susannah Whipps Lee 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 Denise Andrews was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Susannah Whipps Lee defeated Karen Anderson in the Republican primary. Andrews was defeated by Lee in the general election.
Massachusetts House of Representatives, Second Franklin District General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Susannah Whipps Lee |
54.6% | 7,350 | |
| Democratic | Denise Andrews Incumbent | 45.4% | 6,105 | |
| Total Votes | 13,455 | |||
Massachusetts House of Representatives, Second Franklin District Republican Primary, 2014
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Susannah Whipps Lee |
63.2% | 1,590 |
| Karen Anderson | 36.8% | 924 |
| Total Votes | 2,514 | |
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 Denise Andrews (D) defeated Susannah Lee (R) in the general election. Andrews defeated Rebecca Bialecki, Genevieve Fraser and Jim White in the Democratic primary. Lee was unopposed in the Republican primary.
Massachusetts House of Representatives, Second Frankllin District, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Denise Andrews Incumbent |
45.3% | 8,296 | |
| Republican | Susannah Lee | 44.2% | 8,099 | |
| Independent | Richard Schober, Jr. | 10.5% | 1,916 | |
| Total Votes | 18,311 | |||
Massachusetts House of Representatives, Second Franklin District Democratic Primary, 2012
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Denise Andrews Incumbent |
47.9% | 1,657 |
| Rebecca Bialecki | 34% | 1,174 |
| Jim White | 13.6% | 471 |
| Genevieve Fraser | 4.5% | 156 |
| Total Votes | 3,458 | |
From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Massachusetts House of Representatives Second Franklin District raised a total of $252,320. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $22,938 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Massachusetts House of Representatives Second Franklin District
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $58,881 | 2 | $29,441 | |
| 2014 | $135,328 | 3 | $45,109 | |
| 2012 * | $58,111 | 6 | $9,685 | |
| Total | $252,320 | 11 | $22,938 | |
| * Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district. | ||||
