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| Massachusetts House of Representatives Third Essex District | ||
| Current incumbent | Andy Vargas  | |
| Population | 41,064 | |
| Race | 83.27% White, 3.81% Black, 1.61% Asian | |
| Ethnicity | 18.42% Hispanic | |
Massachusetts' Third Essex state house district represented by Democratic Representative Andy Vargas.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 41,064 civilians reside within Massachusetts' Third Essex 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 Andy Vargas (D) won election in the general election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 3rd Essex District on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Andy Vargas (D) |
97.0
|
10,638 |
| Other/Write-in votes |
3.0
|
331 | ||
|
|
Total votes: 10,969 |
Incumbent Andy Vargas advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 3rd Essex District on September 4, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Andy Vargas (D) |
100
|
3,337 |
|
|
Total votes: 3,337 |
No Republican candidates ran in the primary.
A special election for the position of Massachusetts House of Representatives Third Essex District was called for November 7, 2017. A primary election was held on October 10, 2017. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was September 5, 2017.
The seat became vacant on July 19, 2017, after Brian Dempsey (D) resigned to join a Boston lobbying firm.
Andy Vargas defeated Paul Magliocchetti in the Democratic primary. Shaun Toohey was unopposed in the Republican primary. Vargas defeated Toohey in the special election.
Massachusetts House of Representatives, Third Essex District, Special Election, 2017
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Andy Vargas |
52.8% | 3,891 | |
| Republican | Shaun P. Toohey | 46.2% | 3,403 | |
| Other | Blank votes | 0.7% | 49 | |
| Other | All others | 0.3% | 24 | |
| Total Votes | 7,367 | |||
| Source: Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts | ||||
Massachusetts House of Representatives, Third Essex District Democratic Primary, 2017
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Andres X. Vargas |
60.9% | 1,794 | ||
| Paul A. Magliocchetti | 38.7% | 1,140 | ||
| All others | 0.3% | 9 | ||
| Blank votes | 0.2% | 5 | ||
| Total Votes | 2,948 | |||
| Source: Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts |
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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 Brian Dempsey ran unopposed in the Massachusetts House of Representatives Third Essex District general election.Massachusetts House of Representatives, Third Essex District General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Brian Dempsey Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth | ||
Massachusetts House of Representatives, Third Essex District Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Brian Dempsey 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 Brian Dempsey was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election.
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 Brian Dempsey (D) was unopposed in the general election and the Democratic primary.
From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Massachusetts House of Representatives Third Essex District raised a total of $826,129. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $165,226 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Massachusetts House of Representatives Third Essex District
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $407,907 | 1 | $407,907 | |
| 2014 | $339,311 | 1 | $339,311 | |
| 2012 * | $78,911 | 3 | $26,304 | |
| Total | $826,129 | 5 | $165,226 | |
| * Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district. | ||||
