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Massachusetts, State Senate, Norfolk, Bristol & Plymouth

Massachusetts State Senate Norfolk, Bristol & Plymouth District
Current incumbentWalter Timilty Democratic Party
Population156,641
Race73.65% White, 14.10% Black, 6.55% Asian, 1.15% Other, 0.73% Two or More Races, 0.27% Native American, 0.04% Pacific Islander
Ethnicity96.48% Non-Hispanic, 3.52% Hispanic

Massachusetts' Norfolk, Bristol & Plymouth state senate district is represented by Democratic Senator Walter Timilty.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 156,641 civilians reside within Massachusetts' Norfolk, Bristol & Plymouth 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

State legislators
SalaryPer diem
$62,548/yearNo per diem is paid.

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

2018

General election
General election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 10th Worcester District

Incumbent Brian Murray (D) defeated Sandra Biagetti (R) in the general election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 10th Worcester District on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Brian Murray (D)
56.1
9,673

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Sandra Biagetti (R)
43.8
7,566
Other/Write-in votes
0.1
16

Total votes: 17,255
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 10th Worcester District

Incumbent Brian Murray advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 10th Worcester District on September 4, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Brian Murray (D)
100
2,158

Total votes: 2,158
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 10th Worcester District

Sandra Biagetti advanced from the Republican primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 10th Worcester District on September 4, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Sandra Biagetti (R)
100
1,470

Total votes: 1,470

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 Brian Joyce (D) did not seek re-election.

Walter Timilty defeated Jonathan D. Lott in the Massachusetts State Senate Norfolk, Bristol & Plymouth District general election.

Massachusetts State Senate, Norfolk, Bristol & Plymouth District General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Walter Timilty 63.69% 56,466
Independent Jonathan D. Lott 22.51% 19,960
Other Blank Votes 13.61% 12,071
Other All Others 0.19% 167
Total Votes 88,664
Source: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth

Walter Timilty defeated Nora Harrington in the Massachusetts State Senate Norfolk, Bristol & Plymouth District Democratic Primary.

Massachusetts State Senate, Norfolk, Bristol & Plymouth District Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Walter Timilty 55.81% 8,045
Democratic Nora Harrington 44.19% 6,371
Total Votes 14,416

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 Brian Joyce 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 Brian Joyce (D) was unopposed in the general election and the Democratic primary.

Campaign contributions

From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Massachusetts State Senate Norfolk, Bristol & Plymouth District raised a total of $917,761. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $183,552 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Massachusetts State Senate Norfolk, Bristol & Plymouth District

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $507,772 3 $169,257
2014 $216,910 1 $216,910
2012 * $193,079 1 $193,079
Total $917,761 5 $183,552
* Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district.