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| Massachusetts State Senate Bristol & Norfolk District | ||
| Current incumbent | Paul Feeney  | |
| Population | 156,486 | |
| Race | 89.76% White, 2.41% Black, 0.35% Other, 3.92% Asian, 0.23% Two or More Races, 0.36% Native American, 0.06% Pacific Islander | |
| Ethnicity | 97.9% Non-Hispanic, 2.91% Hispanic | |
Massachusetts' Bristol & Norfolk state senate district is represented by Democratic Senator Paul Feeney.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 156,486 civilians reside within Massachusetts' Bristol & Norfolk 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 Paul Feeney (D) defeated Jacob Ventura (R) in the general election for Massachusetts State Senate Bristol and Norfolk District on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Paul Feeney (D) |
60.5
|
41,846 |
|
|
Jacob Ventura (R) |
39.4
|
27,248 | |
| Other/Write-in votes |
0.1
|
53 | ||
|
|
Total votes: 69,147 |
Incumbent Paul Feeney advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts State Senate Bristol and Norfolk District on September 4, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Paul Feeney (D) |
100
|
9,313 |
|
|
Total votes: 9,313 |
Jacob Ventura advanced from the Republican primary for Massachusetts State Senate Bristol and Norfolk District on September 4, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Jacob Ventura (R) |
100
|
5,461 |
|
|
Total votes: 5,461 |
A special election for the position of Massachusetts State Senate Bristol & Norfolk District was called for October 17, 2017. A primary election was held on September 19, 2017. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was August 15, 2017.
The seat became vacant on April 28, 2017, when James Timilty (D) resigned to become Norfolk County treasurer.
Paul Feeney defeated Ted Philips in the Democratic primary. Jacob Ventura defeated Michael Berry, Harry Brousaides, and Tim Hempton in the Republican primary. Feeney defeated Ventura and Joe Shortsleeve (independent) in the special election.
Massachusetts State Senate, Bristol & Norfolk District, Special Election, 2017
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Paul Feeney |
47.3% | 6,985 | |
| Republican | Jacob Ventura | 43.4% | 6,406 | |
| Independent | Joe Shortsleeve | 9.2% | 1,355 | |
| Other | All Others | 0.1% | 17 | |
| Other | Blank Votes | 0.1% | 9 | |
| Total Votes | 14,772 | |||
| Source: Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts | ||||
Massachusetts State Senate, Bristol & Norfolk District Democratic Primary, 2017
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Paul Feeney |
58.2% | 3,152 | ||
| Ted Philips | 41% | 2,222 | ||
| All others | 0.4% | 21 | ||
| Blank votes | 0.4% | 20 | ||
| Total Votes | 5,415 | |||
| Source: Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts |
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Massachusetts State Senate, Bristol & Norfolk District Republican Primary, 2017
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jacob Ventura |
48.8% | 2,241 | ||
| Michael Berry | 32% | 1,469 | ||
| Tim Hempton | 13.3% | 613 | ||
| Harry Brousaides | 5.5% | 252 | ||
| Blank votes | 0.2% | 11 | ||
| All others | 0.2% | 10 | ||
| Total Votes | 4,596 | |||
| Source: Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts |
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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 James Timilty ran unopposed in the Massachusetts State Senate Bristol & Norfolk District general election.Massachusetts State Senate, Bristol & Norfolk District General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | James Timilty Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth | ||
Massachusetts State Senate, Bristol & Norfolk District Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | James Timilty Incumbent (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. Incumbent James Timilty (D) was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election.
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 James Timilty (D) defeated Jeffrey Bailey (R) in the general election. Both candidates were unopposed in the September 6 primary elections.
Massachusetts State Senate, Bristol and Norfolk District, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | James Timilty Incumbent |
62.5% | 47,333 | |
| Republican | Jeffrey Bailey | 37.5% | 28,354 | |
| Total Votes | 75,687 | |||
From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Massachusetts State Senate Bristol & Norfolk District raised a total of $259,027. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $64,757 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Massachusetts State Senate Bristol & Norfolk District
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $77,299 | 1 | $77,299 | |
| 2014 | $56,324 | 1 | $56,324 | |
| 2012 * | $125,404 | 2 | $62,702 | |
| Total | $259,027 | 4 | $64,757 | |
| * Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district. | ||||
