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| Massachusetts State Senate Second Essex & Middlesex District | ||
| Current incumbent | Barry Finegold  | |
| Population | 167,996 | |
| Race | 57.25% White, 2.06% Black, 0.36% Other, 4.55% Asian, 0.18% Two or More Races, 0.27% Native American, 0.03% Pacific Islander | |
| Ethnicity | 64.70% Non-Hispanic, 35.30% Hispanic | |
Massachusetts' Second Essex & Middlesex state senate district is represented by Democratic Senator Barry Finegold.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 167,996 civilians reside within Massachusetts' Second Essex & Middlesex 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.
Barry Finegold (D) defeated Joseph Espinola III (R) in the general election for Massachusetts State Senate 2nd Essex and Middlesex District on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Barry Finegold (D) |
62.8
|
35,854 |
|
|
Joseph Espinola III (R) |
37.1
|
21,202 | |
| Other/Write-in votes |
0.1
|
60 | ||
|
|
Total votes: 57,116 |
Barry Finegold defeated Mike Armano and Pavel Payano in the Democratic primary for Massachusetts State Senate 2nd Essex and Middlesex District on September 4, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Barry Finegold (D) |
47.3
|
9,434 |
|
|
Mike Armano (D) |
32.2
|
6,426 | |
|
|
Pavel Payano (D) |
20.5
|
4,098 | |
|
|
Total votes: 19,958 |
Joseph Espinola III advanced from the Republican primary for Massachusetts State Senate 2nd Essex and Middlesex District on September 4, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Joseph Espinola III (R) |
100
|
5,263 |
|
|
Total votes: 5,263 |
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 Barbara L'Italien defeated Susan M. Laplante in the Massachusetts State Senate Second Essex & Middlesex District general election.Massachusetts State Senate, Second Essex & Middlesex District General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Barbara L'Italien Incumbent |
63.52% | 45,218 | |
| Republican | Susan M. Laplante | 36.48% | 25,973 | |
| Total Votes | 71,191 | |||
| Source: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth | ||||
Massachusetts State Senate, Second Essex & Middlesex District Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Barbara L'Italien Incumbent (unopposed) |
Massachusetts State Senate, Second Essex & Middlesex District Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Susan M. Laplante (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. Barbara L'Italien defeated Pavel Payano and Doris Rodriguez in the Democratic primary. Alex Vispoli was unopposed in the Republican primary. L'Italien defeated Vispoli in the general election.
Massachusetts State Senate Second Essex & Middlesex District, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Barbara L'Italien |
49.6% | 24,559 | |
| Republican | Alex Vispoli | 43.4% | 21,529 | |
| None | Blank Votes | 6.9% | 3,405 | |
| None | All Others | 0.1% | 64 | |
| Total Votes | 49,557 | |||
Massachusetts State Senate, Second Essex & Middlesex District Democratic Primary, 2014
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Barbara L'Italien |
53.6% | 6,757 |
| Pavel Payano | 36% | 4,541 |
| Doris Rodriguez | 10.4% | 1,306 |
| Total Votes | 12,604 | |
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 Barry Finegold (D) defeated Paul Adams (R) in the general election. Finegold was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Adams defeated Alex J. Vispoli in the Republican primary.
Massachusetts State Senate, Second Essex and Middlesex District, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Barry Finegold Incumbent |
65.2% | 44,394 | |
| Republican | Paul Adams | 34.8% | 23,716 | |
| Total Votes | 68,110 | |||
Massachusetts State Senate, Second Essex and Middlesex District Republican Primary, 2012
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Paul Adams |
50.9% | 2,655 |
| Alex Vispoli | 49.1% | 2,558 |
| Total Votes | 5,213 | |
From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Massachusetts State Senate Second Essex & Middlesex District raised a total of $1,132,018. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $125,780 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Massachusetts State Senate Second Essex & Middlesex District
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $270,888 | 2 | $135,444 | |
| 2014 | $286,685 | 4 | $71,671 | |
| 2012 * | $574,445 | 3 | $191,482 | |
| Total | $1,132,018 | 9 | $125,780 | |
| * Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district. | ||||
