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| Massachusetts State Senate Plymouth & Norfolk District | ||
| Current incumbent | Patrick O'Connor  | |
| Population | 162,565 | |
| Race | 93.11% White, 2.12% Asian, 1.54% Black, 0.92% Other, 0.36% Native American, 0.23% Two or More Races, 0.04% Pacific Islander | |
| Ethnicity | 98.31% Non-Hispanic, 1.69% Hispanic | |
Massachusetts' Plymouth & Norfolk state senate district is represented by Republican Senator Patrick O'Connor, who won a 2016 special election prompted by the resignation Republican Senator Robert Hedlund.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 162,565 civilians reside within Massachusetts' Plymouth & 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 Patrick O'Connor (R) defeated Katie McBrine (D) and Stephen Gill (Independent) in the general election for Massachusetts State Senate Plymouth and Norfolk District on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Patrick O'Connor (R) |
48.9
|
42,065 |
|
|
Katie McBrine (D) |
42.5
|
36,533 | |
|
|
Stephen Gill (Independent) |
5.2
|
4,503 | |
| Other/Write-in votes |
3.4
|
2,903 | ||
|
|
Total votes: 86,004 |
Katie McBrine advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts State Senate Plymouth and Norfolk District on September 4, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Katie McBrine (D) |
100
|
14,506 |
|
|
Total votes: 14,506 |
Incumbent Patrick O'Connor advanced from the Republican primary for Massachusetts State Senate Plymouth and Norfolk District on September 4, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Patrick O'Connor (R) |
100
|
9,955 |
|
|
Total votes: 9,955 |
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 Patrick O'Connor defeated Paul Gannon in the Massachusetts State Senate Plymouth & Norfolk District general election.Massachusetts State Senate, Plymouth & Norfolk District General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Patrick O'Connor Incumbent |
56.61% | 52,440 | |
| Democratic | Paul Gannon | 43.39% | 40,193 | |
| Total Votes | 92,633 | |||
| Source: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth | ||||
Massachusetts State Senate, Plymouth & Norfolk District Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joan Meschino |
59.60% | 3,773 | |
| Democratic | Brian Richard Cook | 40.40% | 2,558 | |
| Total Votes | 6,331 | |||
Massachusetts State Senate, Plymouth & Norfolk District Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Patrick O'Connor Incumbent |
77.38% | 3,868 | |
| Republican | Stephen Gill | 22.62% | 1,131 | |
| Total Votes | 4,999 | |||
A special election for the position of Massachusetts State Senate Plymouth and Norfolk District was called for May 10. A primary election took place on April 12. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 8, 2016.
The seat was vacant following Robert Hedlund's (R) election to mayor of Weymouth in 2015.
Joan Meschino defeated Paul Gannon in the Democratic primary. Patrick O'Connor defeated Stephen Gill in the Republican primary. Meschino was defeated by O'Connor in the special election.
Massachusetts State Senate, Plymouth and Norfolk District Democratic Primary, 2016
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Joan Meschino |
60.5% | 3,714 |
| Paul Gannon | 38% | 2,337 |
| Patrick O'Connor (Write-in) | 1% | 60 |
| All Others | 0.3% | 20 |
| Blank Votes | 0.2% | 11 |
| Total Votes | 6,142 | |
Massachusetts State Senate, Plymouth and Norfolk District Republican Primary, 2016
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Patrick O'Connor |
85% | 3,706 |
| Stephen Gill | 14.2% | 618 |
| All Others | 0.6% | 26 |
| Blank Votes | 0.2% | 9 |
| Total Votes | 4,359 | |
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 Robert Hedlund was unopposed in the Republican primary.
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 Robert Hedlund (R) defeated Genevieve S. Davis (D) in the general election. Hedlund was unopposed in the Republican primary. Davis defeated Steve May in the Democratic primary.
Massachusetts State Senate, Plymouth and Norfolk District, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Robert Hedlund Incumbent |
68.3% | 61,686 | |
| Democratic | Genevieve Davis | 31.7% | 28,579 | |
| Total Votes | 90,265 | |||
Massachusetts State Senate, Plymouth and Norfolk District Democratic Primary, 2012
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Genevieve Davis |
72.9% | 4,033 |
| Steve May | 27.1% | 1,498 |
| Total Votes | 5,531 | |
From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Massachusetts State Senate Plymouth & Norfolk District raised a total of $501,373. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $55,708 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Massachusetts State Senate Plymouth & Norfolk District
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $356,507 | 5 | $71,301 | |
| 2014 | $43,610 | 1 | $43,610 | |
| 2012 * | $101,256 | 3 | $33,752 | |
| Total | $501,373 | 9 | $55,708 | |
| * Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district. | ||||
