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| Massachusetts State Senate Second Suffolk & Middlesex District | ||
| Current incumbent | William Brownsberger  | |
| Population | 171,768 | |
| Race | 72.96% White, 4.48% Black, 14.10% Asian, 0.76% Other, 0.44% Two or More Races, 0.26% Native American, 0.05% Pacific Islander | |
| Ethnicity | 93.05% Non-Hispanic, 6.95% Hispanic | |
Massachusetts' Second Suffolk & Middlesex state senate district is represented by Democratic Senator William Brownsberger.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 171,768 civilians reside within Massachusetts' Second Suffolk & 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 William Brownsberger (D) won election in the general election for Massachusetts State Senate 2nd Suffolk and Middlesex District on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
William Brownsberger (D) |
98.5
|
50,823 |
| Other/Write-in votes |
1.5
|
758 | ||
|
|
Total votes: 51,581 |
Incumbent William Brownsberger advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts State Senate 2nd Suffolk and Middlesex District on September 4, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
William Brownsberger (D) |
100
|
15,990 |
|
|
Total votes: 15,990 |
No Republican candidates ran in the primary.
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 William Brownsberger ran unopposed in the Massachusetts State Senate Second Suffolk & Middlesex District general election.Massachusetts State Senate, Second Suffolk & Middlesex District General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  William Brownsberger Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth | ||
Massachusetts State Senate, Second Suffolk & Middlesex District Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | William Brownsberger 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 William Brownsberger was unopposed in the Democratic 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 William Brownsberger (D) defeated Steven Aylward (R) in the general election. Both candidates were unopposed in the September 6 primary elections.
Massachusetts State Senate, Second Suffolk and Middlesexk District, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | William Brownsberger Incumbent |
76.4% | 45,852 | |
| Republican | Steven Aylward | 23.6% | 14,190 | |
| Total Votes | 60,042 | |||
From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Massachusetts State Senate Second Suffolk & Middlesex District raised a total of $207,730. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $51,933 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Massachusetts State Senate Second Suffolk & Middlesex District
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $104,936 | 1 | $104,936 | |
| 2014 | $29,377 | 1 | $29,377 | |
| 2012 * | $73,417 | 2 | $36,709 | |
| Total | $207,730 | 4 | $51,933 | |
| * Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district. | ||||
