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| Massachusetts State Senate Second Plymouth & Bristol District | ||
| Current incumbent | Michael Brady  | |
| Population | 160,871 | |
| Race | 64.53% White, 18.66% Black, 5.65% Other, 2.36% Two or More Races, 1.94% Asian, 0.42% Native American, 0.04% Pacific Islander | |
| Ethnicity | 93.61% Non-Hispanic, 6.39% Hispanic | |
Massachusetts' Second Plymouth & Bristol state senate district is represented by Democratic Senator Michael Brady.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 160,871 civilians reside within Massachusetts' Second Plymouth & Bristol 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 Michael Brady (D) defeated Scott Hall (R) in the general election for Massachusetts State Senate 2nd Plymouth and Bristol District on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Michael Brady (D) |
66.5
|
37,494 |
|
|
Scott Hall (R) |
33.5
|
18,879 | |
|
|
Total votes: 56,373 |
Incumbent Michael Brady advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts State Senate 2nd Plymouth and Bristol District on September 4, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Michael Brady (D) |
100
|
7,713 |
|
|
Total votes: 7,713 |
Scott Hall advanced from the Republican primary for Massachusetts State Senate 2nd Plymouth and Bristol District on September 4, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Scott Hall (R) |
100
|
5,268 |
|
|
Total votes: 5,268 |
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 Michael Brady ran unopposed in the Massachusetts State Senate Second Plymouth & Bristol District general election.Massachusetts State Senate, Second Plymouth & Bristol District General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Michael Brady Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth | ||
Massachusetts State Senate, Second Plymouth & Bristol District Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Michael Brady Incumbent (unopposed) |
A special election for the position of Massachusetts State Senate Second Plymouth & Bristol District was called for November 3. A primary election was held on October 6. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was September 1.
The seat was vacant following Thomas Kennedy's (D) death on June 28, 2015.
Michael Brady defeated Joseph Lynch in the Democratic primary, while Geoff Diehl was unopposed in the Republican primary. Brady defeated Diehl and independent candidate Anna Raduc in the special election.
Massachusetts State Senate, Second Plymouth & Bristol District, Special Election, 2015
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Michael Brady |
56.9% | 14,397 | |
| Republican | Geoff Diehl | 40.5% | 10,245 | |
| Independent | Anna Raduc | 2.6% | 649 | |
| Total Votes | 25,291 | |||
Massachusetts State Senate, Second Plymouth & Bristol District Democratic Primary, 2015
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Michael Brady |
87.6% | 3,259 |
| Joseph Lynch | 12.4% | 461 |
| Total Votes | 3,720 | |
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. Incumbent Thomas Kennedy was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Viola Ryerson was unopposed in the Republican primary. Kennedy defeated Ryerson in the general election.
Massachusetts State Senate Second Plymouth & Bristol District, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Thomas Kennedy Incumbent |
62.2% | 29,522 | |
| Republican | Viola Ryerson | 31.4% | 14,883 | |
| None | Blank Votes | 6.4% | 3,046 | |
| None | All Others | 0% | 22 | |
| Total Votes | 47,473 | |||
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 Thomas P. Kennedy (D) was unopposed in the general election and the Democratic primary.
From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Massachusetts State Senate Second Plymouth & Bristol District raised a total of $218,402. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $54,601 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Massachusetts State Senate Second Plymouth & Bristol District
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $14,750 | 1 | $14,750 | |
| 2014 | $108,944 | 2 | $54,472 | |
| 2012 * | $94,708 | 1 | $94,708 | |
| Total | $218,402 | 4 | $54,601 | |
| * Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district. | ||||
