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Massachusetts, State Representative, 14th Essex

Massachusetts House of Representatives Fourteenth Essex District
Current incumbentChristina Minicucci Democratic Party
Population42,409
Race79.78% White, 3.65% Black, 4.56% Asian
Ethnicity19.88% Hispanic

Massachusetts' Fourteenth Essex state house district is represented by Democratic Representative Christina Minicucci.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 42,409 civilians reside within Massachusetts' Fourteenth Essex state house district. Massachusetts state representatives represent an average of 40,923 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 39,682 residents.

About the office

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.

Qualifications

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."

Salaries

State legislators
SalaryPer diem
$62,548/yearNo per diem is paid.

Vacancies

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

2020

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.

2018

General election
General election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 14th Essex District

Christina Minicucci (D) defeated Ryan Losco (R) in the general election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 14th Essex District on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Christina Minicucci (D)
64.4
9,756

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Ryan Losco (R)
35.5
5,379
Other/Write-in votes
0.1
15

Total votes: 15,150
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 14th Essex District

Christina Minicucci defeated Lisa Yarid Ferry in the Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 14th Essex District on September 4, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Christina Minicucci (D)
66.5
2,978

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Lisa Yarid Ferry (D)
33.5
1,497

Total votes: 4,475
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 14th Essex District

Ryan Losco advanced from the Republican primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 14th Essex District on September 4, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Ryan Losco (R)
100
1,285

Total votes: 1,285

2016

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 Diana DiZoglio ran unopposed in the Massachusetts House of Representatives Fourteenth Essex District general election.

Massachusetts House of Representatives, Fourteenth Essex District General Election, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Diana DiZoglio Incumbent (unopposed)
Source: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth

Incumbent Diana DiZoglio defeated Phyllis Ann Jones in the Massachusetts House of Representatives Fourteenth Essex District Democratic Primary.

Massachusetts House of Representatives, Fourteenth Essex District Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Diana DiZoglio Incumbent 89.82% 2,214
Democratic Phyllis Ann Jones 10.18% 251
Total Votes 2,465


2014

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 Diana DiZoglio defeated Oscar Camargo and Phil DeCologero in the Democratic primary. Rosemary Connelly Smedile was unopposed in the Republican primary. DiZoglio defeated Smedile in the general election.

Massachusetts House of Representatives, Fourteenth Essex District General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngDiana DiZoglio Incumbent 54.9% 6,732
Republican Rosemary Connelly Smedile 45.1% 5,530
Total Votes 12,262

Massachusetts House of Representatives, Fourteenth Essex District Democratic Primary, 2014

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngDiana DiZoglio Incumbent 53.6% 1,973
Phil DeCologero 33.9% 1,247
Oscar Camargo 12.6% 463
Total Votes 3,683

2012

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 Diana DiZoglio (D) defeated Karin Rhoton (R) in the general election. DiZoglio defeated incumbent David Torrisi in the Democratic primary. Rhoton was unopposed in the Republican primary.

Massachusetts House of Representatives, Fourteenth Essex District, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngDiana DiZoglio Incumbent 62.9% 11,191
Republican Karin Rhoton 37.1% 6,595
Total Votes 17,786

Massachusetts House of Representatives, Fourteenth Essex District Democratic Primary, 2012

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngDiana DiZoglio 52.7% 1,602
David Torrisi Incumbent 47.3% 1,438
Total Votes 3,040

Campaign contributions

From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Massachusetts House of Representatives Fourteenth Essex District raised a total of $403,272. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $44,808 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Massachusetts House of Representatives Fourteenth Essex District

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $81,681 2 $40,841
2014 $217,948 4 $54,487
2012 * $103,643 3 $34,548
Total $403,272 9 $44,808
* Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district.