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| Massachusetts State Senate Worcester & Norfolk District | ||
| Current incumbent | Ryan Fattman  | |
| Population | 165,531 | |
| Race | 94.39% White, 1.16% Black, 1.13% Asian, 0.54% Native American, 0.14% Two or More Races, 0.11% Other, 0.04% Pacific Islander | |
| Ethnicity | 93.76% Non-Hispanic, 6.24% Hispanic | |
Massachusetts' Worcester & Norfolk state senate district is represented by Republican Senator Ryan Fattman.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 165,531 civilians reside within Massachusetts' Worcester & 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 Ryan Fattman (R) defeated Thomas Merolli (D) in the general election for Massachusetts State Senate Worcester and Norfolk District on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Ryan Fattman (R) |
57.9
|
37,513 |
|
|
Thomas Merolli (D) |
42.0
|
27,195 | |
| Other/Write-in votes |
0.1
|
71 | ||
|
|
Total votes: 64,779 |
Thomas Merolli advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts State Senate Worcester and Norfolk District on September 4, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Thomas Merolli (D) |
100
|
6,947 |
|
|
Total votes: 6,947 |
Incumbent Ryan Fattman advanced from the Republican primary for Massachusetts State Senate Worcester and Norfolk District on September 4, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Ryan Fattman (R) |
100
|
8,085 |
|
|
Total votes: 8,085 |
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 Ryan Fattman ran unopposed in the Massachusetts State Senate Worcester & Norfolk District general election.Massachusetts State Senate, Worcester & Norfolk District General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Ryan Fattman Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth | ||
Massachusetts State Senate, Worcester & Norfolk District Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ryan Fattman Incumbent (unopposed) |
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 Richard Moore was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Ryan Fattman was unopposed in the Republican primary. Moore was defeated by Fattman in the general election.
Massachusetts State Senate First Worcester & Norfolk District, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ryan Fattman |
54.3% | 29,774 | |
| Democratic | Richard Moore Incumbent | 43.2% | 23,662 | |
| None | Blank Votes | 2.4% | 1,341 | |
| None | All Others | 0.1% | 37 | |
| Total Votes | 54,814 | |||
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 Richard T. Moore (D) was unopposed in the general election and the Democratic primary.
From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Massachusetts State Senate Worcester & Norfolk District raised a total of $817,990. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $204,498 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Massachusetts State Senate Worcester & Norfolk District
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $159,819 | 1 | $159,819 | |
| 2014 | $483,251 | 2 | $241,626 | |
| 2012 * | $174,920 | 1 | $174,920 | |
| Total | $817,990 | 4 | $204,498 | |
| * Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district. | ||||
