Massachusetts' Third Essex state senate district is represented by Democratic Senator Brendan Crighton.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 165,558 civilians reside within Massachusetts' Third Essex state senate district. Massachusetts state senators represent an average of 163,691 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 158,727 residents.

About the office

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.

Qualifications

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."

Salaries

Vacancies

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.

Elections

2020

Elections for the office of Massachusetts State Senate 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.

2018

Regular election

No Republican candidates ran in the primary.

Special election

A special election for the office of Massachusetts State Senate Third Essex District was held on March 6, 2018. The primary election took place on February 6, 2018. Candidates had until December 26, 2017, to turn in nomination papers with local officials. Certified nomination papers had to be filed with the secretary of state by January 2, 2018.

In November 2017, state Sen. Thomas McGee (D) announced that he would resign from the state Senate effective January 2, 2018, in order to become the mayor of Lynn.

State Rep. Brendan Crighton (D) was the only candidate to file in the race. He faced no competition in the Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election as well.

2016

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 Thomas McGee ran unopposed in the Massachusetts State Senate Third Essex District general election.
Incumbent Thomas McGee ran unopposed in the Massachusetts State Senate Third Essex District Democratic Primary.

2014

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 Thomas McGee was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election.

2012

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 Thomas McGee (D) was unopposed in the general election and the Democratic primary.

Campaign contributions

From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Massachusetts State Senate Third Essex District raised a total of $194,608. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $64,869 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Massachusetts State Senate Third Essex District