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| Massachusetts State Senate First Essex & Middlesex District | ||
| Current incumbent | Bruce Tarr  | |
| Population | 169,834 | |
| Race | 93.34% White, 2.78% Asian, 0.88% Black, 0.32% Native American, 0.26% Other, 0.11% Two or More Races, 0.05% Pacific Islander | |
| Ethnicity | 97.72% Non-Hispanic, 2.28% Hispanic | |
Massachusetts' First Essex & Middlesex state senate district is held by Republican Senator Bruce Tarr.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 169,834 civilians reside within Massachusetts' First Essex & Middlesex 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 Bruce Tarr (R) won election in the general election for Massachusetts State Senate 1st Essex and Middlesex District on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Bruce Tarr (R) |
98.0
|
68,902 |
| Other/Write-in votes |
2.0
|
1,431 | ||
|
|
Total votes: 70,333 |
No Democratic candidates ran in the primary.
Incumbent Bruce Tarr advanced from the Republican primary for Massachusetts State Senate 1st Essex and Middlesex District on September 4, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Bruce Tarr (R) |
100
|
9,548 |
|
|
Total votes: 9,548 |
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 Bruce Tarr ran unopposed in the Massachusetts State Senate First Essex & Middlesex District general election.Massachusetts State Senate, First Essex & Middlesex District General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Bruce Tarr Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth | ||
Massachusetts State Senate, First Essex & Middlesex District Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bruce Tarr 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 Bruce Tarr was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unopposed in the general election.
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 Bruce Tarr (R) was unopposed in the general election and the Republican primary.
From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Massachusetts State Senate First Essex & Middlesex District raised a total of $399,707. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $133,236 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Massachusetts State Senate First Essex & Middlesex District
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $162,803 | 1 | $162,803 | |
| 2014 | $116,190 | 1 | $116,190 | |
| 2012 * | $120,714 | 1 | $120,714 | |
| Total | $399,707 | 3 | $133,236 | |
| * Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district. | ||||
