Massachusetts, State Senate, Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin & Hampden

Massachusetts State Senate Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin & Hampden District
Current incumbent	Adam G. Hinds
Population	155,783
Race	91.50% White, 2.94% Black, 1.43% Asian, 0.52% Native American, 0.24% Two or More Races, 0.21% Other, 0.04% Pacific Islander
Ethnicity	96.87% Non-Hispanic, 3.13% Hispanic

Massachusetts' Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin & Hampden state senate district is represented by Democratic Senator Adam G. Hinds.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 155,783 civilians reside within Massachusetts' Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin & Hampden state senate district. Massachusetts state senators represent an average of 163,691 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 158,727 residents.

About the office

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.

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
Salary	Per diem
$62,548/year	No per diem is paid.

Vacancies

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.

Elections

2018

General election

General election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 10th Worcester District

Incumbent Brian Murray (D) defeated Sandra Biagetti (R) in the general election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 10th Worcester District on November 6, 2018.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Brian Murray (D)	56.1	9,673
	Sandra Biagetti (R)	43.8	7,566
	Other/Write-in votes	0.1	16

The results have been certified.

Total votes: 17,255

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 10th Worcester District

Incumbent Brian Murray advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 10th Worcester District on September 4, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brian Murray (D)	100	2,158

The results have been certified.

Total votes: 2,158

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 10th Worcester District

Sandra Biagetti advanced from the Republican primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 10th Worcester District on September 4, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sandra Biagetti (R)	100	1,470

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 1,470

2016

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 Benjamin Downing (D) did not seek re-election.

Adam G. Hinds defeated Christine M. Canning in the Massachusetts State Senate Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin & Hampden District general election.

Massachusetts State Senate, Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin & Hampden District General Election, 2016

Party	Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Adam G. Hinds	70.17%	53,216
	Republican	Christine M. Canning	29.83%	22,624
Total Votes			75,840
Source: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth

Adam G. Hinds defeated Andrea C. Harrington and Rinaldo Del Gallo in the Massachusetts State Senate Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin & Hampden District Democratic Primary.

Massachusetts State Senate, Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin & Hampden District Democratic Primary, 2016

Party	Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Adam G. Hinds	54.42%	8,455
	Democratic	Andrea C. Harrington	38.53%	5,986
	Democratic	Rinaldo Del Gallo	7.05%	1,096
Total Votes			15,537

Christine M. Canning ran unopposed in the Massachusetts State Senate Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin & Hampden District Republican Primary.

Massachusetts State Senate, Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin & Hampden District Republican Primary, 2016

Party	Candidate
	Republican	Christine M. Canning (unopposed)

2014

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 Benjamin Downing (D) was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election.

2012

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 Benjamin Downing (D) was unopposed in the general election and the Democratic primary.

Campaign contributions

From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Massachusetts State Senate Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin & Hampden District raised a total of $625,884. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $104,314 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Massachusetts State Senate Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin & Hampden District

Year	Amount	Candidates	Average
2016	$192,936	4	$48,234
2014	$148,121	1	$148,121
2012 *	$284,827	1	$284,827
Total	$625,884	6	$104,314
* Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district.