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| Massachusetts House of Representatives Fifth Worcester District | ||
| Current incumbent | Donald Berthiaume, Jr.  | |
| Population | 41,560 | |
| Race | 96.52% White, 0.71% Black, 0.50% Asian | |
| Ethnicity | 2.28% Hispanic | |
Massachusetts' Fifth Worcester state house district is represented by Republican Representative Donald Berthiaume, Jr.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 41,560 civilians reside within Massachusetts' Fifth Worcester 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 Donald Berthiaume Jr. (R) defeated Jean Anne Strauss (D) in the general election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 5th Worcester District on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Donald Berthiaume Jr. (R) |
59.5
|
10,395 |
|
|
Jean Anne Strauss (D) |
40.5
|
7,079 | |
| Other/Write-in votes |
0.0
|
6 | ||
|
|
Total votes: 17,480 |
Jean Anne Strauss advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 5th Worcester District on September 4, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Jean Anne Strauss (D) |
100
|
2,062 |
|
|
Total votes: 2,062 |
Incumbent Donald Berthiaume Jr. advanced from the Republican primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 5th Worcester District on September 4, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Donald Berthiaume Jr. (R) |
100
|
2,291 |
|
|
Total votes: 2,291 |
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 Donald Berthiaume, Jr. ran unopposed in the Massachusetts House of Representatives Fifth Worcester District general election.Massachusetts House of Representatives, Fifth Worcester District General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Donald Berthiaume, Jr. Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth | ||
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. Matthew Castriotta defeated George Yiantsidis in the Democratic primary. Donald Berthiaume, Jr. defeated Stephen Comtois II and Jennifer Gaucher in the Republican primary. Castriotta defeated Berthiaume in the general election.
Massachusetts House of Representatives, Fifth Worcester District General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Donald Berthiaume, Jr. |
56.4% | 8,344 | |
| Democratic | Matthew Castriotta | 43.6% | 6,455 | |
| Total Votes | 14,799 | |||
Massachusetts House of Representatives, Fifth Worcester District Democratic Primary, 2014
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Matthew Castriotta |
74.2% | 1,853 |
| George Yiantsidis | 25.8% | 644 |
| Total Votes | 2,497 | |
Massachusetts House of Representatives, Fifth Worcester District Republican Primary, 2014
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Donald Berthiaume, Jr. |
49.3% | 1,065 |
| Stephen Comtois | 28.7% | 620 |
| Jennifer Gaucher | 22% | 474 |
| Total Votes | 2,159 | |
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 Anne Gobi (D) defeated Jason Petraitis (R) in the general election. Both candidates were unopposed in the September 6 primary elections.
Massachusetts House of Representatives, Fifth Worcester District, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Anne Gobi Incumbent |
69.7% | 14,063 | |
| Republican | Jason Petraitis | 30.3% | 6,113 | |
| Total Votes | 20,176 | |||
From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Massachusetts House of Representatives Fifth Worcester District raised a total of $97,980. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $13,997 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Massachusetts House of Representatives Fifth Worcester District
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $15,585 | 1 | $15,585 | |
| 2014 | $69,050 | 5 | $13,810 | |
| 2012 * | $13,345 | 1 | $13,345 | |
| Total | $97,980 | 7 | $13,997 | |
| * Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district. | ||||
