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| Massachusetts House of Representatives Fifth Plymouth District | ||
| Current incumbent | David DeCoste  | |
| Population | 41,874 | |
| Race | 94.57% White, 1.49% Black, 1.28% Asian | |
| Ethnicity | 1.44% Hispanic | |
Massachusetts' Fifth Plymouth state house district is represented by Republican Representative David DeCoste.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 41,874 civilians reside within Massachusetts' Fifth Plymouth state house district. Massachusetts state representatives represent an average of 40,923 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 39,682 residents.
Members of the Massachusetts House of Representatives 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 house, 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 for the office of Massachusetts House of Representatives will take place in 2020. The general election will be held on November 3, 2020. A primary is scheduled for September 1, 2020. The local filing deadline is May 5, 2020, and the state filing deadline is June 2, 2020.
Incumbent David DeCoste (R) defeated Alison Demong (D) in the general election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 5th Plymouth District on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
David DeCoste (R) |
51.7
|
10,616 |
|
|
Alison Demong (D) |
48.2
|
9,903 | |
| Other/Write-in votes |
0.1
|
15 | ||
|
|
Total votes: 20,534 |
Alison Demong advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 5th Plymouth District on September 4, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Alison Demong (D) |
100
|
992 |
|
|
Total votes: 992 |
Incumbent David DeCoste advanced from the Republican primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 5th Plymouth District on September 4, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
David DeCoste (R) |
100
|
2,820 |
|
|
Total votes: 2,820 |
Elections for the Massachusetts House of Representatives 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 David DeCoste defeated Kara L. Nyman in the Massachusetts House of Representatives Fifth Plymouth District general election.Massachusetts House of Representatives, Fifth Plymouth District General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  David DeCoste Incumbent |
51.04% | 12,293 | |
| Democratic | Kara L. Nyman | 48.96% | 11,790 | |
| Total Votes | 24,083 | |||
| Source: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth | ||||
Massachusetts House of Representatives, Fifth Plymouth District Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Kara L. Nyman |
53.39% | 1,520 | |
| Democratic | Paul F. Moody, Jr. | 46.61% | 1,327 | |
| Total Votes | 2,847 | |||
Massachusetts House of Representatives, Fifth Plymouth District Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | David DeCoste Incumbent (unopposed) |
Elections for the Massachusetts House of Representatives 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 Rhonda Nyman was unopposed in the Democratic primary. David DeCoste defeated Louis Valanzola in the Republican primary. DeCoste defeated Nyman in the general election.
Massachusetts House of Representatives, Fifth Plymouth District General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | David DeCoste |
50.1% | 8,332 | |
| Democratic | Rhonda Nyman Incumbent | 49.9% | 8,283 | |
| Total Votes | 16,615 | |||
Massachusetts House of Representatives, Fifth Plymouth District Republican Primary, 2014
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
David DeCoste |
50.6% | 1,024 |
| Louis Valanzola | 49.4% | 998 |
| Total Votes | 2,022 | |
Elections for the office of Massachusetts House of Representatives 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 Rhonda Nyman (D) defeated Korey Welch (R) in the general election. Both candidates were unopposed in the September 6 primary elections.
Massachusetts House of Representatives, Fifth Plymouth District, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Rhonda Nyman Incumbent |
57.9% | 12,965 | |
| Republican | Korey Welch | 42.1% | 9,438 | |
| Total Votes | 22,403 | |||
From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Massachusetts House of Representatives Fifth Plymouth District raised a total of $389,722. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $48,715 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Massachusetts House of Representatives Fifth Plymouth District
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $178,955 | 3 | $59,652 | |
| 2014 | $123,007 | 3 | $41,002 | |
| 2012 * | $87,760 | 2 | $43,880 | |
| Total | $389,722 | 8 | $48,715 | |
| * Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district. | ||||
