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| Massachusetts State Senate First Hampden & Hampshire District | ||
| Current incumbent | Eric Lesser  | |
| Population | 160,175 | |
| Race | 84.36% White, 5.26% Black, 2.52% Asian, 0.33% Native American, 0.23% Two or More Races, 0.20% Other, 0.07% Pacific Islander | |
| Ethnicity | 92.98% Non-Hispanic, 7.02% Hispanic | |
Massachusetts' First Hampden & Hampshire state senate district is represented by Democratic Senator Eric Lesser.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 160,175 civilians reside within Massachusetts' First Hampden & Hampshire state senate district. Massachusetts state senators represent an average of 163,691 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 158,727 residents.
Members of the Massachusetts State Senate 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 senate, 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.
Incumbent Eric Lesser (D) won election in the general election for Massachusetts State Senate 1st Hampden and Hampshire District on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Eric Lesser (D) |
97.9
|
51,633 |
| Other/Write-in votes |
2.1
|
1,119 | ||
|
|
Total votes: 52,752 |
Incumbent Eric Lesser advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts State Senate 1st Hampden and Hampshire District on September 4, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Eric Lesser (D) |
100
|
12,671 |
|
|
Total votes: 12,671 |
No Republican candidates ran in the primary.
Elections for the Massachusetts State Senate 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 Eric Lesser defeated James Chip Harrington in the Massachusetts State Senate First Hampden & Hampshire District general election.Massachusetts State Senate, First Hampden & Hampshire District General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Eric Lesser Incumbent |
55.90% | 44,602 | |
| Republican | James Chip Harrington | 44.10% | 35,188 | |
| Total Votes | 79,790 | |||
| Source: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth | ||||
Massachusetts State Senate, First Hampden & Hampshire District Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Eric Lesser Incumbent (unopposed) |
Massachusetts State Senate, First Hampden & Hampshire District Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | James Chip Harrington (unopposed) |
Elections for the Massachusetts State Senate 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. Eric Lesser defeated Timothy Allen, James Harrington, Thomas Lachiusa and Aaron Saunders in the Democratic primary. Debra Boronski was unopposed in the Republican primary. Independent Michael Franco ran under the America First banner. Lesser defeated Boronski and Franco in the general election.
Massachusetts State Senate First Hampden & Hampshire District, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Eric Lesser |
48.1% | 28,153 | |
| Republican | Debra Boronski | 42.6% | 24,964 | |
| Independent | Michael Franco (America First Party) | 4.6% | 2,705 | |
| None | Blank Votes | 4.5% | 2,637 | |
| None | All Others | 0.1% | 85 | |
| Total Votes | 58,544 | |||
Massachusetts State Senate, First Hampden and Hampshire District Democratic Primary, 2014
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Eric Lesser |
35.4% | 5,374 |
| Timothy Allen | 34.1% | 5,182 |
| James Harrington | 27.6% | 4,189 |
| Aaron Saunders | 2.8% | 430 |
| Total Votes | 15,175 | |
Elections for the office of Massachusetts State Senate 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 Gale Candaras (D) was unopposed in the general election and the Democratic primary.
From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Massachusetts State Senate First Hampden & Hampshire District raised a total of $1,387,125. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $138,713 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Massachusetts State Senate First Hampden & Hampshire District
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $551,688 | 2 | $275,844 | |
| 2014 | $732,599 | 7 | $104,657 | |
| 2012 * | $102,838 | 1 | $102,838 | |
| Total | $1,387,125 | 10 | $138,713 | |
| * Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district. | ||||
