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| Massachusetts State Senate Middlesex & Worcester District | ||
| Current incumbent | James Eldridge  | |
| Population | 170,000 | |
| Race | 81.59% White, 2.40% Black, 1.56% Other, 8.63% Asian, 0.30% Two or More Races, 0.30% Native American, 0.05% Pacific Islander | |
| Ethnicity | 94.84% Non-Hispanic, 5.16% Hispanic | |
Massachusetts' Middlesex & Worcester state senate district is represented by Democratic Senator James Eldridge.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 170,000 civilians reside within Massachusetts' Middlesex & Worcester 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 James Eldridge (D) defeated Margaret Busse (R) and Terra Friedrichs (Cooperative Green Economy Party) in the general election for Massachusetts State Senate Middlesex and Worcester District on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
James Eldridge (D) |
65.1
|
50,828 |
|
|
Margaret Busse (R) |
32.7
|
25,546 | |
|
|
Terra Friedrichs (Cooperative Green Economy Party) |
2.1
|
1,619 | |
| Other/Write-in votes |
0.0
|
33 | ||
|
|
Total votes: 78,026 |
Incumbent James Eldridge advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts State Senate Middlesex and Worcester District on September 4, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
James Eldridge (D) |
100
|
17,371 |
|
|
Total votes: 17,371 |
Margaret Busse advanced from the Republican primary for Massachusetts State Senate Middlesex and Worcester District on September 4, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Margaret Busse (R) |
100
|
5,876 |
|
|
Total votes: 5,876 |
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 Eldridge defeated Ted Busiek and Terra Friedrichs in the Massachusetts State Senate Middlesex & Worcester District general election.Massachusetts State Senate, Middlesex & Worcester District General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  James Eldridge Incumbent |
64.32% | 55,698 | |
| Republican | Ted Busiek | 31.02% | 26,865 | |
| Cooperative Green Economy | Terra Friedrichs | 4.66% | 4,033 | |
| Total Votes | 86,596 | |||
| Source: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth | ||||
Massachusetts State Senate, Middlesex & Worcester District Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | James Eldridge Incumbent (unopposed) |
Massachusetts State Senate, Middlesex & Worcester District Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ted Busiek (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 Eldridge was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election. Paul Ferro mounted an unsuccessful write-in campaign for the Republican nomination.
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 Eldridge (D) defeated Dean J. Cavaretta (R) in the general election. Both candidates were unopposed in the September 6 primary elections.
Massachusetts State Senate, Middlesex and Worcester District, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | James Eldridge Incumbent |
64.8% | 52,922 | |
| Republican | Dean Cavaretta | 35.2% | 28,797 | |
| Total Votes | 81,719 | |||
From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Massachusetts State Senate Middlesex & Worcester District raised a total of $379,187. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $63,198 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Massachusetts State Senate Middlesex & Worcester District
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $122,050 | 3 | $40,683 | |
| 2014 | $40,677 | 1 | $40,677 | |
| 2012 * | $216,460 | 2 | $108,230 | |
| Total | $379,187 | 6 | $63,198 | |
| * Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district. | ||||
