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| Massachusetts State Senate Cape & Islands District | ||
| Current incumbent | Julian Andre Cyr  | |
| Population | 170,635 | |
| Race | 89.73% White, 2.88% Black, 1.79% Other, 1.18% Asian, 1.01% Native American, 0.54% Two or More Races, 0.05% Pacific Islander | |
| Ethnicity | 97.17% Non-Hispanic, 2.83% Hispanic | |
Massachusetts' Cape & Islands state senate district is represented by Democratic Senator Julian Andre Cyr.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 170,635 civilians reside within Massachusetts' Cape & Islands 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 Julian Andre Cyr (D) defeated John Flores (R) in the general election for Massachusetts State Senate Cape and Islands District on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Julian Andre Cyr (D) |
62.1
|
58,196 |
|
|
John Flores (R) |
37.9
|
35,500 | |
| Other/Write-in votes |
0.0
|
38 | ||
|
|
Total votes: 93,734 |
Incumbent Julian Andre Cyr advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts State Senate Cape and Islands District on September 4, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Julian Andre Cyr (D) |
100
|
18,559 |
|
|
Total votes: 18,559 |
John Flores advanced from the Republican primary for Massachusetts State Senate Cape and Islands District on September 4, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
John Flores (R) |
100
|
10,840 |
|
|
Total votes: 10,840 |
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 Daniel Wolf (D) did not seek re-election.
Julian Andre Cyr defeated Anthony E. Schiavi in the Massachusetts State Senate Cape & Islands District general election.Massachusetts State Senate, Cape & Islands District General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Julian Andre Cyr |
56.94% | 59,974 | |
| Republican | Anthony E. Schiavi | 43.06% | 45,349 | |
| Total Votes | 105,323 | |||
| Source: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth | ||||
Massachusetts State Senate, Cape & Islands District Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Julian Andre Cyr |
54.43% | 9,272 | |
| Democratic | Sheila R. Lyons | 38.05% | 6,483 | |
| Democratic | Brian Mannal | 7.52% | 1,281 | |
| Total Votes | 17,036 | |||
Massachusetts State Senate, Cape & Islands District Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Anthony E. Schiavi |
52.61% | 4,873 | |
| Republican | James H. Crocker, Jr. | 47.39% | 4,389 | |
| Total Votes | 9,262 | |||
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 Dan Wolf was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Ronald Beaty, Jr. defeated Allen Waters in the Republican primary. Wolf defeated Beaty in the general election.
Massachusetts State Senate Cape & Islands District, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Dan Wolf Incumbent |
59.8% | 46,960 | |
| Republican | Ronald Beaty, Jr. | 35.5% | 27,902 | |
| None | Blank Votes | 4.2% | 3,279 | |
| Republican | Allen Waters (write-in) | 0.5% | 360 | |
| None | All Others | 0.1% | 75 | |
| Total Votes | 78,576 | |||
Massachusetts State Senate, Cape & Islands District Republican Primary, 2014
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Ronald Beaty, Jr. |
56.5% | 5,439 |
| Allen Waters | 43.5% | 4,186 |
| Total Votes | 9,625 | |
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 Daniel A. Wolf (D) was unopposed in the general election and the Democratic primary.
From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Massachusetts State Senate Cape & Islands District raised a total of $1,777,034. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $197,448 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Massachusetts State Senate Cape & Islands District
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $898,325 | 5 | $179,665 | |
| 2014 | $664,289 | 3 | $221,430 | |
| 2012 * | $214,420 | 1 | $214,420 | |
| Total | $1,777,034 | 9 | $197,448 | |
| * Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district. | ||||
