Massachusetts Senate elections, 2004
Encyclopedia
Elections to the 185th Massachusetts Senate
were held on November 2, 2004. The Democrats
picked up one former Republican
seat. The 185th Massachusetts General Court
began on January, 2005, and consisted of 34 Democrats and 6 Republican State Senators.
The 2004 Massachusetts House election was held on the same date as the Senate election, as well as Federal and Congressional elections.
Massachusetts Senators serve two-year terms.
election results
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| style="text-align: left" | Democratic Party
| 33
| 34
| +1
| 1,725,309
| 66.68%
|-
| style="text-align: left" | Republican Party
| 7
| 6
| −1
| 805,215
| 31.12%
|-
| style="text-align: left" | Independents
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 41,119
| 1.6%
|-
| style="text-align: left" | Libertarian Party
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 5,374
| 0.2%
|-
| style="background-color: ; width: 5px" |
| style="text-align: left" | Green Party
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 2,072
| 0.1%
|-
| style="background-color: #000000; width: 5px" |
| style="text-align: left" | Others
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 8,445
| 0.3%
|-
! colspan=2 align=left | Total
| 40
| 40
| 0
| 2,587,534
| 100%
|-
|}
Massachusetts Senate
The Massachusetts Senate is the upper house of the Massachusetts General Court, the bicameral state legislature of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Senate comprises 40 elected members from 40 single-member senatorial districts in the state...
were held on November 2, 2004. The Democrats
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
picked up one former Republican
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
seat. The 185th Massachusetts General Court
Massachusetts General Court
The Massachusetts General Court is the state legislature of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The name "General Court" is a hold-over from the Colonial Era, when this body also sat in judgment of judicial appeals cases...
began on January, 2005, and consisted of 34 Democrats and 6 Republican State Senators.
The 2004 Massachusetts House election was held on the same date as the Senate election, as well as Federal and Congressional elections.
Massachusetts Senators serve two-year terms.
Results
Summary of the November 2, 2004 Massachusetts SenateMassachusetts Senate
The Massachusetts Senate is the upper house of the Massachusetts General Court, the bicameral state legislature of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Senate comprises 40 elected members from 40 single-member senatorial districts in the state...
election results
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| style="text-align: left" | Democratic Party
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
| 33
| 34
| +1
| 1,725,309
| 66.68%
|-
| style="text-align: left" | Republican Party
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
| 7
| 6
| −1
| 805,215
| 31.12%
|-
| style="text-align: left" | Independents
Independent (politician)
In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do...
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 41,119
| 1.6%
|-
| style="text-align: left" | Libertarian Party
Libertarian Party (United States)
The Libertarian Party is the third largest and fastest growing political party in the United States. The political platform of the Libertarian Party reflects its brand of libertarianism, favoring minimally regulated, laissez-faire markets, strong civil liberties, minimally regulated migration...
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 5,374
| 0.2%
|-
| style="background-color: ; width: 5px" |
| style="text-align: left" | Green Party
Green Party (United States)
The Green Party of the United States is a nationally recognized political party which officially formed in 1991. It is a voluntary association of state green parties. Prior to national formation, many state affiliates had already formed and were recognized by other state parties...
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 2,072
| 0.1%
|-
| style="background-color: #000000; width: 5px" |
| style="text-align: left" | Others
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 8,445
| 0.3%
|-
! colspan=2 align=left | Total
| 40
| 40
| 0
| 2,587,534
| 100%
|-
|}
Complete list of Senate contests in 2004
Official results from State Election Results 2004 (PDF, 459k) on the Massachusetts Elections Division website| District | Incumbent | Status | Competing candidates | 2004 Result | % |
Berkshire Berkshire County, Massachusetts Berkshire County is a non-governmental county located on the western edge of the U.S. state of Massachusetts. As of the 2010 census, the population was 131,219. Its largest city and traditional county seat is Pittsfield... , Hampshire Hampshire County, Massachusetts -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 152,251 people, 55,991 households, and 33,818 families residing in the county. The population density was 288 people per square mile . There were 58,644 housing units at an average density of 111 per square mile... , and Franklin Franklin County, Massachusetts -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 71,535 people, 29,466 households, and 18,416 families residing in the county. The population density was 102 people per square mile . There were 31,939 housing units at an average density of 46 per square mile... |
Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr. Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr. Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr. served as a Democratic State Senator from January 1, 1997 until January 3, 2007, representing the Berkshire, Hampshire & Franklin district in western Massachusetts... (D-Pittsfield Pittsfield, Massachusetts Pittsfield is the largest city and the county seat of Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It is the principal city of the Pittsfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area which encompasses all of Berkshire County. Its area code is 413. Its ZIP code is 01201... ) |
sought re-election | Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr. Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr. Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr. served as a Democratic State Senator from January 1, 1997 until January 3, 2007, representing the Berkshire, Hampshire & Franklin district in western Massachusetts... (D-Pittsfield Pittsfield, Massachusetts Pittsfield is the largest city and the county seat of Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It is the principal city of the Pittsfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area which encompasses all of Berkshire County. Its area code is 413. Its ZIP code is 01201... ) Dawn T. Thompson (R-Richmond Richmond, Massachusetts Richmond is a town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Pittsfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,475 at the 2010 census.-History:... ) |
56,467 16,285 |
77.6% 22.4% |
Bristol Bristol County, Massachusetts -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 534,678 people, 205,411 households, and 140,706 families residing in the county. The population density was 962 people per square mile . There were 216,918 housing units at an average density of 390 per square mile... , and Norfolk Norfolk County, Massachusetts -National protected areas:* Adams National Historical Park* Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area * Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site* John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site-Demographics:... |
Jo Ann Sprague Jo Ann Sprague Jo Ann Sprague is a former Massachusetts State Representative and State Senator from Walpole. In the Massachusetts Senate she represented the Norfolk, Bristol, and Plymouth district, but moved in 2003 to the Bristol and Norfolk district. Previously she was a State Representative from the 9th... (R-Walpole Walpole, Massachusetts Walpole is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. It is located about south of Boston and north of Providence, Rhode Island. The population was 24,070 at the 2010 census. Walpole was first settled in 1659 and was considered a part of Dedham until officially incorporated in 1724... ) |
retired | David W. McCarter (R-Mansfield Mansfield, Massachusetts Mansfield is a town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. As of the United States 2010 Census, the town population is 23,184. Mansfield is in the south-southwest suburbs of Boston and is also close to Providence, Rhode Island.... )* James E. Timilty James E. Timilty James E. Timilty is the Massachusetts state senator for the Bristol and Norfolk district, which includes his hometown of Walpole and several other towns. He is a Democrat who has served since 2005.He is the son of former state senator Joseph F. Timilty.... (D-Walpole Walpole, Massachusetts Walpole is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. It is located about south of Boston and north of Providence, Rhode Island. The population was 24,070 at the 2010 census. Walpole was first settled in 1659 and was considered a part of Dedham until officially incorporated in 1724... ) |
31,823 41,702 |
43.3% 56.7% |
1st Bristol Bristol County, Massachusetts -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 534,678 people, 205,411 households, and 140,706 families residing in the county. The population density was 962 people per square mile . There were 216,918 housing units at an average density of 390 per square mile... and Plymouth Plymouth County, Massachusetts Plymouth County is a county located in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. As of 2010, the population was 494,919. Its county seats are Plymouth and Brockton... |
Joan Menard Joan Menard Joan M. Menard is a retired American politician who currently serves as the vice president for work force development, lifelong learning, grant development and external affairs at Bristol Community College.... (D-Somerset Somerset, Massachusetts Somerset is a town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 18,234 at the 2000 census. It is the birthplace and hometown of Clifford Milburn Holland , the chief engineer and namesake of the Holland Tunnel in New York City.... ) |
sought re-election | Joan Menard Joan Menard Joan M. Menard is a retired American politician who currently serves as the vice president for work force development, lifelong learning, grant development and external affairs at Bristol Community College.... (D-Somerset Somerset, Massachusetts Somerset is a town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 18,234 at the 2000 census. It is the birthplace and hometown of Clifford Milburn Holland , the chief engineer and namesake of the Holland Tunnel in New York City.... ) Unopposed |
53,794 | 99.4% |
2nd Bristol Bristol County, Massachusetts -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 534,678 people, 205,411 households, and 140,706 families residing in the county. The population density was 962 people per square mile . There were 216,918 housing units at an average density of 390 per square mile... , and Plymouth Plymouth County, Massachusetts Plymouth County is a county located in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. As of 2010, the population was 494,919. Its county seats are Plymouth and Brockton... |
Mark Montigny Mark Montigny Mark C. Montigny is a Massachusetts state senator for the Second Bristol and Plymouth district, which includes his hometown of New Bedford and several nearby towns. He is a Democrat who has served since 1993.-References:... (D-New Bedford New Bedford, Massachusetts New Bedford is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States, located south of Boston, southeast of Providence, Rhode Island, and about east of Fall River. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 95,072, making it the sixth-largest city in Massachusetts... ) |
sought re-election | Mark Montigny Mark Montigny Mark C. Montigny is a Massachusetts state senator for the Second Bristol and Plymouth district, which includes his hometown of New Bedford and several nearby towns. He is a Democrat who has served since 1993.-References:... (D-New Bedford New Bedford, Massachusetts New Bedford is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States, located south of Boston, southeast of Providence, Rhode Island, and about east of Fall River. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 95,072, making it the sixth-largest city in Massachusetts... ) Unopposed |
54,157 | 99.5% |
Cape Cape Cod Cape Cod, often referred to locally as simply the Cape, is a cape in the easternmost portion of the state of Massachusetts, in the Northeastern United States... and Islands |
Robert O'Leary Robert O'Leary Robert A. O'Leary is a former member of the Massachusetts Senate who served from 2001 to 2011. He was a candidate in the 2010 Democratic primary for Massachusetts's 10th congressional district.-Early life and career:... (D-Barnstable Barnstable, Massachusetts Barnstable is a city, referred to as the Town of Barnstable, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts and the county seat of Barnstable County. Barnstable is the largest community, both in land area and population, on Cape Cod. The town contains seven villages within its boundaries... ) |
sought re-election | Robert O'Leary Robert O'Leary Robert A. O'Leary is a former member of the Massachusetts Senate who served from 2001 to 2011. He was a candidate in the 2010 Democratic primary for Massachusetts's 10th congressional district.-Early life and career:... (D-Barnstable Barnstable, Massachusetts Barnstable is a city, referred to as the Town of Barnstable, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts and the county seat of Barnstable County. Barnstable is the largest community, both in land area and population, on Cape Cod. The town contains seven villages within its boundaries... ) Gail B. Lese (R-Yarmouth Yarmouth, Massachusetts Yarmouth is a New England town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States, Barnstable County being coextensive with Cape Cod. The population was 24,807 at the 2000 census.... ) Luiz Gonzaga Luiz Gonzaga Luiz Gonzaga do Nascimento was a very prominent Brazilian folk singer, songwriter, musician and poet. Born in the countryside of Pernambuco , he is considered to be responsible for the promotion of northeastern music throughout the rest of the country... (I-Barnstable Barnstable, Massachusetts Barnstable is a city, referred to as the Town of Barnstable, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts and the county seat of Barnstable County. Barnstable is the largest community, both in land area and population, on Cape Cod. The town contains seven villages within its boundaries... ) |
55,119 38,331 3,859 |
56.6% 39.4% 4.0% |
1st Essex Essex County, Massachusetts -National protected areas:* Parker River National Wildlife Refuge* Salem Maritime National Historic Site* Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site* Thacher Island National Wildlife Refuge-Demographics:... |
Steven Baddour Steven Baddour Steven A. Baddour is an American politician from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He is a member of the Democratic Party and a member of the Massachusetts Senate representing the 1st Essex District, which encompasses Amesbury, Haverhill, Merrimac, Newburyport, North Andover, Salisbury, and his... (D-Methuen Methuen, Massachusetts Methuen is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 43,789 at the 2000 census.-History:Methuen was first settled in 1642 and was officially incorporated in 1726; it is named for the British diplomat Sir Paul Methuen. Methuen was originally part of Haverhill,... ) |
sough re-election | Steven Baddour Steven Baddour Steven A. Baddour is an American politician from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He is a member of the Democratic Party and a member of the Massachusetts Senate representing the 1st Essex District, which encompasses Amesbury, Haverhill, Merrimac, Newburyport, North Andover, Salisbury, and his... (D-Methuen Methuen, Massachusetts Methuen is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 43,789 at the 2000 census.-History:Methuen was first settled in 1642 and was officially incorporated in 1726; it is named for the British diplomat Sir Paul Methuen. Methuen was originally part of Haverhill,... ) Leo T. Martin (R-Haverhill Haverhill, Massachusetts Haverhill is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 60,879 at the 2010 census.Located on the Merrimack River, it began as a farming community that would evolve into an important industrial center, beginning with sawmills and gristmills run by water power. In the... ) |
49,011 22,357 |
68.6% 31.3% |
2nd Essex Essex County, Massachusetts -National protected areas:* Parker River National Wildlife Refuge* Salem Maritime National Historic Site* Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site* Thacher Island National Wildlife Refuge-Demographics:... |
Frederick Berry Frederick Berry Frederick E. Berry is a Democratic politician from Massachusetts, currently serving as Massachusetts Senate Majority Leader.Berry, representing Essex County in the State Senate from 1983, was previously Second Assistant Majority Floor Leader and Assistant Majority Floor Leader , before becoming... (D-Peabody Peabody, Massachusetts Peabody is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population is about 53,000. Peabody is located in Boston's North Shore suburban area.- History :... ) |
sought re-election | Frederick Berry Frederick Berry Frederick E. Berry is a Democratic politician from Massachusetts, currently serving as Massachusetts Senate Majority Leader.Berry, representing Essex County in the State Senate from 1983, was previously Second Assistant Majority Floor Leader and Assistant Majority Floor Leader , before becoming... (D-Peabody Peabody, Massachusetts Peabody is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population is about 53,000. Peabody is located in Boston's North Shore suburban area.- History :... ) Unopposed |
59,816 | 99.0% |
1st Essex Essex County, Massachusetts -National protected areas:* Parker River National Wildlife Refuge* Salem Maritime National Historic Site* Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site* Thacher Island National Wildlife Refuge-Demographics:... and Middlesex Middlesex County, Massachusetts -National protected areas:* Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge* Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge* Longfellow National Historic Site* Lowell National Historical Park* Minute Man National Historical Park* Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge... |
Bruce Tarr Bruce Tarr Bruce E. Tarr is the minority leader of the Massachusetts Senate. He has been a member of the Senate since 1995, representing the 1st Essex and Middlesex District. He is a member of the United States Republican Party and a former member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives... (R-Gloucester Gloucester, Massachusetts Gloucester is a city on Cape Ann in Essex County, Massachusetts, in the United States. It is part of Massachusetts' North Shore. The population was 28,789 at the 2010 U.S. Census... ) |
sought re-election | Bruce Tarr Bruce Tarr Bruce E. Tarr is the minority leader of the Massachusetts Senate. He has been a member of the Senate since 1995, representing the 1st Essex and Middlesex District. He is a member of the United States Republican Party and a former member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives... (R-Gloucester Gloucester, Massachusetts Gloucester is a city on Cape Ann in Essex County, Massachusetts, in the United States. It is part of Massachusetts' North Shore. The population was 28,789 at the 2010 U.S. Census... ) Paul M. McGeary (D-Gloucester Gloucester, Massachusetts Gloucester is a city on Cape Ann in Essex County, Massachusetts, in the United States. It is part of Massachusetts' North Shore. The population was 28,789 at the 2010 U.S. Census... ) |
56,020 30,179 |
64.8% 34.9% |
2nd Essex Essex County, Massachusetts -National protected areas:* Parker River National Wildlife Refuge* Salem Maritime National Historic Site* Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site* Thacher Island National Wildlife Refuge-Demographics:... and Middlesex Middlesex County, Massachusetts -National protected areas:* Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge* Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge* Longfellow National Historic Site* Lowell National Historical Park* Minute Man National Historical Park* Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge... |
Susan Tucker Susan Tucker Susan Tucker is a former Massachusetts Democratic State Senator and State Representative from Andover. She served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1982 to 1992 and in the Massachusetts Senate from 1999 to 2011.-Education:... (D-Andover Andover, Massachusetts Andover is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. It was incorporated in 1646 and as of the 2010 census, the population was 33,201... ) |
sought re-election | Susan Tucker Susan Tucker Susan Tucker is a former Massachusetts Democratic State Senator and State Representative from Andover. She served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1982 to 1992 and in the Massachusetts Senate from 1999 to 2011.-Education:... (D-Andover Andover, Massachusetts Andover is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. It was incorporated in 1646 and as of the 2010 census, the population was 33,201... ) Deborah J. Jones (R-Andover Andover, Massachusetts Andover is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. It was incorporated in 1646 and as of the 2010 census, the population was 33,201... ) |
42,042 16,626 |
71.6% 28.3% |
3rd Essex Essex County, Massachusetts -National protected areas:* Parker River National Wildlife Refuge* Salem Maritime National Historic Site* Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site* Thacher Island National Wildlife Refuge-Demographics:... and Middlesex Middlesex County, Massachusetts -National protected areas:* Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge* Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge* Longfellow National Historic Site* Lowell National Historical Park* Minute Man National Historical Park* Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge... |
Thomas M. McGee Thomas M. McGee Thomas M. McGee is the Massachusetts state senator for the Third Middlesex and Essex district, which includes his hometown of Lynn and several other cities. He is a Democrat who has served since 2002. McGee is chairman of the Senate Labor and Workforce Development Committee, the Joint Public... (D-Lynn Lynn, Massachusetts Lynn is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 89,050 at the 2000 census. An old industrial center, Lynn is home to Lynn Beach and Lynn Heritage State Park and is about north of downtown Boston.-17th century:... ) |
sought re-election | Thomas M. McGee Thomas M. McGee Thomas M. McGee is the Massachusetts state senator for the Third Middlesex and Essex district, which includes his hometown of Lynn and several other cities. He is a Democrat who has served since 2002. McGee is chairman of the Senate Labor and Workforce Development Committee, the Joint Public... (D-Lynn Lynn, Massachusetts Lynn is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 89,050 at the 2000 census. An old industrial center, Lynn is home to Lynn Beach and Lynn Heritage State Park and is about north of downtown Boston.-17th century:... ) Unopposed |
47,324 | 99.2% |
Hampden Hampden County, Massachusetts -Demographics:As of the census of 2004, there were 461,228 people, 175,288 households, and 115,690 families residing in the county. The population density was 738 people per square mile . There were 185,876 housing units at an average density of 301 per square mile... |
Linda J. Melconian (D-Springfield Springfield, Massachusetts Springfield is the most populous city in Western New England, and the seat of Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States. Springfield sits on the eastern bank of the Connecticut River near its confluence with three rivers; the western Westfield River, the eastern Chicopee River, and the eastern... ) |
retired | Stephen Buoniconti Stephen Buoniconti Stephen J. Buoniconti is an American politician who represented the Hampden District in the Massachusetts Senate from 2005 to 2011 and the 6th Hampden District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 2001 to 2005.-Career:He was first elected to the Massachusetts Senate in 2004, taking... (D-West Springfield West Springfield, Massachusetts The Town of West Springfield is a city in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 28,391 at the 2010 census... ) Travis W. Chaput (R-West Springfield West Springfield, Massachusetts The Town of West Springfield is a city in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 28,391 at the 2010 census... ) |
35,627 12,654 |
73.7% 26.1% |
1st Hampden Hampden County, Massachusetts -Demographics:As of the census of 2004, there were 461,228 people, 175,288 households, and 115,690 families residing in the county. The population density was 738 people per square mile . There were 185,876 housing units at an average density of 301 per square mile... and Hampshire Hampshire County, Massachusetts -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 152,251 people, 55,991 households, and 33,818 families residing in the county. The population density was 288 people per square mile . There were 58,644 housing units at an average density of 111 per square mile... |
Brian Lees Brian Lees Brian Patrick Lees is a Massachusetts politician, currently serving as the Clerk of Courts for Hampden County... (R-East Longmeadow East Longmeadow, Massachusetts As of the census of 2010, there were 16,187 people, 5,248 households, and 3,988 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,087.1 people per square mile . There were 5,363 housing units at an average density of 413.5 per square mile... ) |
sought re-election | Brian Lees Brian Lees Brian Patrick Lees is a Massachusetts politician, currently serving as the Clerk of Courts for Hampden County... (R-East Longmeadow East Longmeadow, Massachusetts As of the census of 2010, there were 16,187 people, 5,248 households, and 3,988 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,087.1 people per square mile . There were 5,363 housing units at an average density of 413.5 per square mile... ) Unopposed |
54,546 | 98.7% |
2nd Hampden Hampden County, Massachusetts -Demographics:As of the census of 2004, there were 461,228 people, 175,288 households, and 115,690 families residing in the county. The population density was 738 people per square mile . There were 185,876 housing units at an average density of 301 per square mile... and Hampshire Hampshire County, Massachusetts -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 152,251 people, 55,991 households, and 33,818 families residing in the county. The population density was 288 people per square mile . There were 58,644 housing units at an average density of 111 per square mile... |
Michael Knapik Michael Knapik Michael R. Knapik is a member of the Massachusetts Senate, representing the 2nd Hampden and Hampshire District. He is a member of the Republican Party.Sen... (R-Westfield Westfield, Massachusetts Westfield is a city in Hampden County, in the Pioneer Valley of western Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 41,094 at the 2010 census. The ZIP Code is 01085 for homes and businesses, 01086 for Westfield State... ) |
sought re-election | Michael Knapik Michael Knapik Michael R. Knapik is a member of the Massachusetts Senate, representing the 2nd Hampden and Hampshire District. He is a member of the Republican Party.Sen... (R-Westfield Westfield, Massachusetts Westfield is a city in Hampden County, in the Pioneer Valley of western Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 41,094 at the 2010 census. The ZIP Code is 01085 for homes and businesses, 01086 for Westfield State... ) Unopposed* |
51,002 | 99.2% |
Hampshire Hampshire County, Massachusetts -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 152,251 people, 55,991 households, and 33,818 families residing in the county. The population density was 288 people per square mile . There were 58,644 housing units at an average density of 111 per square mile... and Franklin Franklin County, Massachusetts -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 71,535 people, 29,466 households, and 18,416 families residing in the county. The population density was 102 people per square mile . There were 31,939 housing units at an average density of 46 per square mile... |
Stanley Rosenberg Stanley Rosenberg Stanley C. Rosenberg, commonly known as Stan Rosenberg, is an American politician from Amherst, Massachusetts who serves as President Pro Tempore of the Massachusetts Senate... (D-Amherst Amherst, Massachusetts Amherst is a town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States in the Connecticut River valley. As of the 2010 census, the population was 37,819, making it the largest community in Hampshire County . The town is home to Amherst College, Hampshire College, and the University of Massachusetts... ) |
sought re-election | Stanley Rosenberg Stanley Rosenberg Stanley C. Rosenberg, commonly known as Stan Rosenberg, is an American politician from Amherst, Massachusetts who serves as President Pro Tempore of the Massachusetts Senate... (D-Amherst Amherst, Massachusetts Amherst is a town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States in the Connecticut River valley. As of the 2010 census, the population was 37,819, making it the largest community in Hampshire County . The town is home to Amherst College, Hampshire College, and the University of Massachusetts... ) James D. Miller (R-Pelham Pelham, Massachusetts Pelham is a town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 1,403 at the 2000 census. It shares the same zip code as Amherst.Pelham is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area.- History :... ) |
58,886 11,590 |
83.5% 16.4% |
1st Middlesex Middlesex County, Massachusetts -National protected areas:* Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge* Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge* Longfellow National Historic Site* Lowell National Historical Park* Minute Man National Historical Park* Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge... |
Steven Panagiotakos (D-Lowell Lowell, Massachusetts Lowell is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA. According to the 2010 census, the city's population was 106,519. It is the fourth largest city in the state. Lowell and Cambridge are the county seats of Middlesex County... ) |
sought re-election | Steven Panagiotakos (D-Lowell Lowell, Massachusetts Lowell is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA. According to the 2010 census, the city's population was 106,519. It is the fourth largest city in the state. Lowell and Cambridge are the county seats of Middlesex County... ) Brooks Lyman (R-Groton Groton, Massachusetts Groton is a town located in northwestern Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The population was 10,646 at the 2010 census. It is home to two noted prep schools: Groton School, founded in 1884, and Lawrence Academy at Groton, founded in 1793. The historic town hosts the National Shepley Hill Horse... ) |
43,080 13,737 |
75.8% 24.2% |
2nd Middlesex Middlesex County, Massachusetts -National protected areas:* Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge* Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge* Longfellow National Historic Site* Lowell National Historical Park* Minute Man National Historical Park* Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge... |
Charles Shannon Jr. (D-Winchester Winchester, Massachusetts Winchester is a town located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, eight miles north of Boston. With its agricultural roots having mostly disappeared, it is now an affluent suburb... ) |
sought re-election | Charles Shannon Jr. (D-Winchester Winchester, Massachusetts Winchester is a town located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, eight miles north of Boston. With its agricultural roots having mostly disappeared, it is now an affluent suburb... ) Unopposed |
51,010 | 98.6% |
3rd Middlesex Middlesex County, Massachusetts -National protected areas:* Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge* Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge* Longfellow National Historic Site* Lowell National Historical Park* Minute Man National Historical Park* Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge... |
Susan Fargo Susan Fargo Susan C. Fargo is the Massachusetts State Senator for the 3rd Middlesex district, which includes her hometown of Lincoln and eight other towns. She is a Democrat who has served since 1997... (D-Lincoln Lincoln, Massachusetts Lincoln is a town in the historic area of Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 6,362 at the 2010 census, including residents of Hanscom Air Force Base that live within town limits... ) |
sought re-election | Susan Fargo Susan Fargo Susan C. Fargo is the Massachusetts State Senator for the 3rd Middlesex district, which includes her hometown of Lincoln and eight other towns. She is a Democrat who has served since 1997... (D-Lincoln Lincoln, Massachusetts Lincoln is a town in the historic area of Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 6,362 at the 2010 census, including residents of Hanscom Air Force Base that live within town limits... ) John C. Thibault (R-Chelmsford Chelmsford, Massachusetts Chelmsford is a suburban town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts in the Greater Boston area. As of the 2010 United States Census, the town's population was 33,802. The Census Bureau's 2008 population estimate for the town was 34,409, ranking it 14th in population among the 54 municipalities in... ) |
45,284 30,521 |
59.7% 40.2% |
4th Middlesex Middlesex County, Massachusetts -National protected areas:* Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge* Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge* Longfellow National Historic Site* Lowell National Historical Park* Minute Man National Historical Park* Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge... |
Robert Havern III Robert Havern III Robert A. Havern III is a Massachusetts politician who served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives and who represented the Fourth Middlesex District in the Massachusetts State Senate from 1991 to 2007.-Biography:... (D-Arlington Arlington, Massachusetts Arlington is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, six miles northwest of Boston. The population was 42,844 at the 2010 census.-History:... ) |
sought re-election | Robert Havern III Robert Havern III Robert A. Havern III is a Massachusetts politician who served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives and who represented the Fourth Middlesex District in the Massachusetts State Senate from 1991 to 2007.-Biography:... (D-Arlington Arlington, Massachusetts Arlington is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, six miles northwest of Boston. The population was 42,844 at the 2010 census.-History:... ) Douglas M. Lucente (R-Lexington Lexington, Massachusetts Lexington is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 31,399 at the 2010 census. This town is famous for being the site of the first shot of the American Revolution, in the Battle of Lexington on April 19, 1775.- History :... )* |
50,240 25,619 |
66.1% 33.7% |
Middlesex Middlesex County, Massachusetts -National protected areas:* Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge* Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge* Longfellow National Historic Site* Lowell National Historical Park* Minute Man National Historical Park* Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge... and Essex Essex County, Massachusetts -National protected areas:* Parker River National Wildlife Refuge* Salem Maritime National Historic Site* Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site* Thacher Island National Wildlife Refuge-Demographics:... |
Richard Tisei (R-Wakefield Wakefield, Massachusetts -History:-Geography:The diagram above shows what is to the east, west, north, south, and other directions of the center of Wakefield. Towns with population above 25,000 are in bold italics.-Demographics:-Notable residents:... ) |
sought re-election | Richard Tisei (R-Wakefield Wakefield, Massachusetts -History:-Geography:The diagram above shows what is to the east, west, north, south, and other directions of the center of Wakefield. Towns with population above 25,000 are in bold italics.-Demographics:-Notable residents:... ) Katherine M. Clark (D-Melrose Melrose, Massachusetts -Government:Robert J. Dolan is the mayor. Melrose is represented in the Massachusetts House of Representatives by Paul Brodeur . Katherine Clark is the state senator for wards 1 through 5 and Thomas McGee is the state senator for wards 6 and 7. Melrose is part of the seventh Congressional... ) |
43,105 31,638 |
57.6% 42.3% |
1st Middlesex Middlesex County, Massachusetts -National protected areas:* Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge* Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge* Longfellow National Historic Site* Lowell National Historical Park* Minute Man National Historical Park* Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge... and Norfolk Norfolk County, Massachusetts -National protected areas:* Adams National Historical Park* Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area * Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site* John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site-Demographics:... |
Cynthia Stone Creem Cynthia Stone Creem Cynthia Stone Creem is an American state legislator serving in the Massachusetts Senate. She represents the 1st Middlesex and Norfolk district, which includes her hometown of Newton, Brookline and parts of Wellesley. She is a Democrat who has served since 1999... (D-Newton Newton, Massachusetts Newton is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States bordered to the east by Boston. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the population of Newton was 85,146, making it the eleventh largest city in the state.-Villages:... ) |
sought re-election | Cynthia Stone Creem Cynthia Stone Creem Cynthia Stone Creem is an American state legislator serving in the Massachusetts Senate. She represents the 1st Middlesex and Norfolk district, which includes her hometown of Newton, Brookline and parts of Wellesley. She is a Democrat who has served since 1999... (D-Newton Newton, Massachusetts Newton is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States bordered to the east by Boston. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the population of Newton was 85,146, making it the eleventh largest city in the state.-Villages:... ) Matthew Fraser Matthew Fraser Matthew Fraser may refer to:* Matthew Fraser , Canadian journalist and former editor of the National Post* Matthew Fraser, a party in the United States Supreme Court case Bethel School District v. Fraser... (R-Brookline Brookline, Massachusetts Brookline is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States, which borders on the cities of Boston and Newton. As of the 2010 census, the population of the town was 58,732.-Etymology:... ) |
53,879 15,934 |
77.1% 22.8% |
2nd Middlesex Middlesex County, Massachusetts -National protected areas:* Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge* Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge* Longfellow National Historic Site* Lowell National Historical Park* Minute Man National Historical Park* Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge... and Norfolk Norfolk County, Massachusetts -National protected areas:* Adams National Historical Park* Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area * Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site* John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site-Demographics:... |
David P. Magnani (D-Ashland Ashland, Massachusetts Ashland is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the MetroWest region. The population was 16,593 at the 2010 census.-History:... ) |
retired | Karen Spilka Karen Spilka Karen E. Spilka is a Massachusetts State Senator of the Democratic Party. She represents the Second Middlesex and Norfolk District. That includes Ashland, Framingham, Holliston, Hopkinton and Natick, precincts 1 to 5, inclusive, and 8, in the county of Middlesex; Franklin, precincts 1 and 5 to 8,... (D-Ashland Ashland, Massachusetts Ashland is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the MetroWest region. The population was 16,593 at the 2010 census.-History:... )* James F. Coffey (R-Hopkinton Hopkinton, Massachusetts Hopkinton is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, just under 30 miles west and south of Boston. The town is best known as the starting point of the Boston Marathon, held annually on Patriots' Day in April, and as the home of computer storage firm EMC Corporation.For geographic and demographic... ) |
40,982 30,554 |
57.2% 42.6% |
Middlesex Middlesex County, Massachusetts -National protected areas:* Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge* Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge* Longfellow National Historic Site* Lowell National Historical Park* Minute Man National Historical Park* Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge... , Suffolk Suffolk County, Massachusetts Suffolk County has no land border with Plymouth County to its southeast, but the two counties share a water boundary in the middle of Massachusetts Bay.-National protected areas:*Boston African American National Historic Site... and Essex Essex County, Massachusetts -National protected areas:* Parker River National Wildlife Refuge* Salem Maritime National Historic Site* Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site* Thacher Island National Wildlife Refuge-Demographics:... |
Jarrett Barrios Jarrett Barrios Jarrett Tomás Barrios is a politician, activist, and executive, currently serving as the chief executive of the American Red Cross of Eastern Massachusetts. He was a member of both the Massachusetts House of Representatives and the Massachusetts Senate and became the first Latino and first openly... (D-Cambridge Cambridge, Massachusetts Cambridge is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, in the Greater Boston area. It was named in honor of the University of Cambridge in England, an important center of the Puritan theology embraced by the town's founders. Cambridge is home to two of the world's most prominent... ) |
sought re-election | Jarrett Barrios Jarrett Barrios Jarrett Tomás Barrios is a politician, activist, and executive, currently serving as the chief executive of the American Red Cross of Eastern Massachusetts. He was a member of both the Massachusetts House of Representatives and the Massachusetts Senate and became the first Latino and first openly... (D-Cambridge Cambridge, Massachusetts Cambridge is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, in the Greater Boston area. It was named in honor of the University of Cambridge in England, an important center of the Puritan theology embraced by the town's founders. Cambridge is home to two of the world's most prominent... ) Unopposed |
39,991 | 99.2% |
Middlesex Middlesex County, Massachusetts -National protected areas:* Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge* Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge* Longfellow National Historic Site* Lowell National Historical Park* Minute Man National Historical Park* Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge... and Worcester Worcester County, Massachusetts -Demographics:In 1990 Worcester County had a population of 709,705.As of the census of 2000, there were 750,963 people, 283,927 households, and 192,502 families residing in the county. The population density was 496 people per square mile . There were 298,159 housing units at an average density... |
Pamela Resor (D-Acton Acton, Massachusetts Acton is a suburban town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States about twenty-one miles west-northwest of Boston along Route 2 west of Concord and about ten miles southwest of Lowell. The population was 21,924 at the 2010 census... ) |
sought re-election | Pamela Resor (D-Acton Acton, Massachusetts Acton is a suburban town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States about twenty-one miles west-northwest of Boston along Route 2 west of Concord and about ten miles southwest of Lowell. The population was 21,924 at the 2010 census... ) Rod Jané (R-Westborough Westborough, Massachusetts Westborough is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 18,272 at the 2010 census. The town is governed under the New England open town meeting system, headed by a five member elected Board of Selectmen whose duties include licensing, appointing various... )* |
47,353 32,054 |
59.6% 40.3% |
Norfolk Norfolk County, Massachusetts -National protected areas:* Adams National Historical Park* Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area * Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site* John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site-Demographics:... , Bristol Bristol County, Massachusetts -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 534,678 people, 205,411 households, and 140,706 families residing in the county. The population density was 962 people per square mile . There were 216,918 housing units at an average density of 390 per square mile... and Middlesex Middlesex County, Massachusetts -National protected areas:* Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge* Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge* Longfellow National Historic Site* Lowell National Historical Park* Minute Man National Historical Park* Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge... |
Scott Brown Scott Brown Scott Brown is a United States senator.Scott Brown may also refer to:-Sportsmen:*Scott Brown , American college football coach of Kentucky State... (R-Wrentham Wrentham, Massachusetts Wrentham is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 10,955 at the 2010 census.- History :Wrentham was first settled by the English in 1660 and officially incorporated in 1673. It was burned down during King Philip's War 1675-1676. For a short time, it was the... ) |
sought re-election | Scott Brown Scott Brown Scott Brown is a United States senator.Scott Brown may also refer to:-Sportsmen:*Scott Brown , American college football coach of Kentucky State... (R-Wrentham Wrentham, Massachusetts Wrentham is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 10,955 at the 2010 census.- History :Wrentham was first settled by the English in 1660 and officially incorporated in 1673. It was burned down during King Philip's War 1675-1676. For a short time, it was the... ) Angus G. McQuilken (D-Millis Millis, Massachusetts Millis is a town in Norfolk County in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. It is a small town with a population of 7,891 according to the 2010 census. The town is approximately southwest of downtown Boston and is bordered by Norfolk, Sherborn, Holliston, Medfield, and Medway... )* Louis Sinoff (L-Wayland Wayland, Massachusetts Wayland is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 12,994 at the 2010 census.For geographic and demographic information on Cochituate, which is part of Wayland, please see the article Cochituate, Massachusetts.-History:... ) |
41,889 39,253 1,682 |
50.5% 47.4% 2.0% |
Norfolk Norfolk County, Massachusetts -National protected areas:* Adams National Historical Park* Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area * Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site* John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site-Demographics:... , Bristol Bristol County, Massachusetts -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 534,678 people, 205,411 households, and 140,706 families residing in the county. The population density was 962 people per square mile . There were 216,918 housing units at an average density of 390 per square mile... and Plymouth Plymouth County, Massachusetts Plymouth County is a county located in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. As of 2010, the population was 494,919. Its county seats are Plymouth and Brockton... |
Brian Joyce (D-Milton Milton, Massachusetts Milton is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States and part of the Greater Boston area. The population was 27,003 at the 2010 census. Milton is the birthplace of former U.S. President George H. W. Bush and architect Buckminster Fuller. Milton also has the highest percentage of... ) |
sought re-election | Brian Joyce (D-Milton Milton, Massachusetts Milton is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States and part of the Greater Boston area. The population was 27,003 at the 2010 census. Milton is the birthplace of former U.S. President George H. W. Bush and architect Buckminster Fuller. Milton also has the highest percentage of... ) Unopposed |
56,890 | 99.5% |
Norfolk Norfolk County, Massachusetts -National protected areas:* Adams National Historical Park* Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area * Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site* John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site-Demographics:... and Plymouth Plymouth County, Massachusetts Plymouth County is a county located in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. As of 2010, the population was 494,919. Its county seats are Plymouth and Brockton... |
Michael W. Morrissey Michael W. Morrissey Michael W. Morrissey is the District Attorney of Norfolk County, Massachusetts . He previously served as a State Senator for the Norfolk and Plymouth district and a State Representative for the 1st Norfolk and 3rd Norfolk districts... (D-Quincy Quincy, Massachusetts Quincy is a city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. Its nicknames are "City of Presidents", "City of Legends", and "Birthplace of the American Dream". As a major part of Metropolitan Boston, Quincy is a member of Boston's Inner Core Committee for the Metropolitan Area Planning Council... ) |
sought re-election | Michael W. Morrissey Michael W. Morrissey Michael W. Morrissey is the District Attorney of Norfolk County, Massachusetts . He previously served as a State Senator for the Norfolk and Plymouth district and a State Representative for the 1st Norfolk and 3rd Norfolk districts... (D-Quincy Quincy, Massachusetts Quincy is a city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. Its nicknames are "City of Presidents", "City of Legends", and "Birthplace of the American Dream". As a major part of Metropolitan Boston, Quincy is a member of Boston's Inner Core Committee for the Metropolitan Area Planning Council... ) Unopposed |
54,996 | 99.0% |
Plymouth Plymouth County, Massachusetts Plymouth County is a county located in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. As of 2010, the population was 494,919. Its county seats are Plymouth and Brockton... and Barnstable Barnstable County, Massachusetts Barnstable County is a county located in the U.S. state of Massachusetts, consisting of Cape Cod and associated islands. As of the 2010 census, the population was 216,902... |
Therese Murray Therese Murray Therese Murray is an American state legislator who has served as President of the Massachusetts Senate since March 2007. Murray, a Democrat, is the first woman to lead a house of the Massachusetts General Court... (D-Plymouth) |
sought re-election | Therese Murray Therese Murray Therese Murray is an American state legislator who has served as President of the Massachusetts Senate since March 2007. Murray, a Democrat, is the first woman to lead a house of the Massachusetts General Court... (D-Plymouth) Timothy E. Duncan (R-Falmouth Falmouth, Massachusetts Falmouth is a town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States; Barnstable County is coextensive with Cape Cod. The population was 31,531 at the 2010 census.... ) |
50,342 36,921 |
57.7% 42.3% |
1st Plymouth Plymouth County, Massachusetts Plymouth County is a county located in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. As of 2010, the population was 494,919. Its county seats are Plymouth and Brockton... and Bristol Bristol County, Massachusetts -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 534,678 people, 205,411 households, and 140,706 families residing in the county. The population density was 962 people per square mile . There were 216,918 housing units at an average density of 390 per square mile... |
Marc Pacheco (D-Taunton Taunton, Massachusetts Taunton is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. It is the seat of Bristol County and the hub of the Greater Taunton Area. The city is located south of Boston, east of Providence, north of Fall River and west of Plymouth. The City of Taunton is situated on the Taunton River... ) |
sought re-election | Marc Pacheco (D-Taunton Taunton, Massachusetts Taunton is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. It is the seat of Bristol County and the hub of the Greater Taunton Area. The city is located south of Boston, east of Providence, north of Fall River and west of Plymouth. The City of Taunton is situated on the Taunton River... ) Donald J. Jonah (R-Middleborough Middleborough, Massachusetts Middleborough is a town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 21,117 as of 2008.For geographic and demographic information on the village of Middleborough Center, please see the article Middleborough Center, Massachusetts.... ) |
51,783 18,289 |
73.8% 26.1% |
2nd Plymouth Plymouth County, Massachusetts Plymouth County is a county located in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. As of 2010, the population was 494,919. Its county seats are Plymouth and Brockton... and Bristol Bristol County, Massachusetts -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 534,678 people, 205,411 households, and 140,706 families residing in the county. The population density was 962 people per square mile . There were 216,918 housing units at an average density of 390 per square mile... |
Robert S. Creedon, Jr. (D-Brockton Brockton, Massachusetts Brockton is a city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States; the population was 93,810 in the 2010 Census. Brockton, along with Plymouth, are the county seats of Plymouth County... ) |
sought re-election | Robert S. Creedon, Jr. (D-Brockton Brockton, Massachusetts Brockton is a city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States; the population was 93,810 in the 2010 Census. Brockton, along with Plymouth, are the county seats of Plymouth County... ) Lawrence P. Novak (R-Brockton Brockton, Massachusetts Brockton is a city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States; the population was 93,810 in the 2010 Census. Brockton, along with Plymouth, are the county seats of Plymouth County... ) |
38,836 18,533 |
67.7% 32.3% |
Plymouth Plymouth County, Massachusetts Plymouth County is a county located in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. As of 2010, the population was 494,919. Its county seats are Plymouth and Brockton... and Norfolk Norfolk County, Massachusetts -National protected areas:* Adams National Historical Park* Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area * Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site* John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site-Demographics:... |
Robert L. Hedlund Robert L. Hedlund Robert L. Hedlund is a member of the Massachusetts Senate, representing the Plymouth and Norfolk District. He is a member of the United States Republican Party.... (R-Weymouth Weymouth, Massachusetts The Town of Weymouth is a city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. As of the 2010 census, Weymouth had a total population of 53,743. Despite its city status, it is formally known as the Town of Weymouth... ) |
sought re-election | Robert L. Hedlund Robert L. Hedlund Robert L. Hedlund is a member of the Massachusetts Senate, representing the Plymouth and Norfolk District. He is a member of the United States Republican Party.... (R-Weymouth Weymouth, Massachusetts The Town of Weymouth is a city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. As of the 2010 census, Weymouth had a total population of 53,743. Despite its city status, it is formally known as the Town of Weymouth... ) Unopposed |
67,283 | 98.5% |
1st Suffolk Suffolk County, Massachusetts Suffolk County has no land border with Plymouth County to its southeast, but the two counties share a water boundary in the middle of Massachusetts Bay.-National protected areas:*Boston African American National Historic Site... |
John Hart, Jr. (D-Boston) | sought re-election | John Hart, Jr. (D-Boston)* Susan C. Long (I-Boston) |
38,140 8,622 |
81.3% 18.4% |
2nd Suffolk Suffolk County, Massachusetts Suffolk County has no land border with Plymouth County to its southeast, but the two counties share a water boundary in the middle of Massachusetts Bay.-National protected areas:*Boston African American National Historic Site... |
Dianne Wilkerson Dianne Wilkerson Dianne Wilkerson is a former Democratic member of the Massachusetts Senate, representing the 2nd Suffolk District from 1993 to 2008.... (D-Boston) |
sought re-election | Dianne Wilkerson Dianne Wilkerson Dianne Wilkerson is a former Democratic member of the Massachusetts Senate, representing the 2nd Suffolk District from 1993 to 2008.... (D-Boston) Unopposed |
46,008 | 98.4% |
1st Suffolk Suffolk County, Massachusetts Suffolk County has no land border with Plymouth County to its southeast, but the two counties share a water boundary in the middle of Massachusetts Bay.-National protected areas:*Boston African American National Historic Site... and Middlesex Middlesex County, Massachusetts -National protected areas:* Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge* Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge* Longfellow National Historic Site* Lowell National Historical Park* Minute Man National Historical Park* Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge... |
Robert Travaglini Robert Travaglini Robert E. Travaglini is a former President of the Massachusetts Senate. He represented the First Middlesex and Suffolk senatorial district, encompassing portions of Boston, Revere, Winthrop and Cambridge.... (D-Boston) |
sought re-election | Robert Travaglini Robert Travaglini Robert E. Travaglini is a former President of the Massachusetts Senate. He represented the First Middlesex and Suffolk senatorial district, encompassing portions of Boston, Revere, Winthrop and Cambridge.... (D-Boston) Gilbert R. Lavoie Gilbert R. Lavoie Gilbert R. Lavoie is a medical doctor and non-fiction writer.Lavoie studied medicine at the Medical College of Virginia and the Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health... (R-Boston) |
40,894 10,322 |
79.7% 20.1% |
2nd Suffolk Suffolk County, Massachusetts Suffolk County has no land border with Plymouth County to its southeast, but the two counties share a water boundary in the middle of Massachusetts Bay.-National protected areas:*Boston African American National Historic Site... and Middlesex Middlesex County, Massachusetts -National protected areas:* Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge* Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge* Longfellow National Historic Site* Lowell National Historical Park* Minute Man National Historical Park* Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge... |
Steven Tolman Steven Tolman Steven A. Tolman is an American labor union leader state legislator who is the current President of the Massachusetts AFL–CIO. From 1999 to 2011 he served in the Massachusetts Senate, representing the 2nd Suffolk and Middlesex district. From 1994 to 1998 he was a member of the Massachusetts House... (D-Boston) |
sought re-election | Steven Tolman Steven Tolman Steven A. Tolman is an American labor union leader state legislator who is the current President of the Massachusetts AFL–CIO. From 1999 to 2011 he served in the Massachusetts Senate, representing the 2nd Suffolk and Middlesex district. From 1994 to 1998 he was a member of the Massachusetts House... (D-Boston) Robert P. Ferencsik (R-Boston) |
48,214 9,981 |
82.8% 17.1% |
Suffolk Suffolk County, Massachusetts Suffolk County has no land border with Plymouth County to its southeast, but the two counties share a water boundary in the middle of Massachusetts Bay.-National protected areas:*Boston African American National Historic Site... and Norfolk Norfolk County, Massachusetts -National protected areas:* Adams National Historical Park* Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area * Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site* John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site-Demographics:... |
Marian Walsh Marian Walsh Marian Walsh was born in Roslindale, Boston, Massachusetts. She was a State Senator representing several cities and towns in Suffolk and Norfolk counties. She served six terms in the Massachusetts State Senate and was promoted to the position of Assistant Majority Leader in early 2003... (D-Boston) |
sought re-election | Marian Walsh Marian Walsh Marian Walsh was born in Roslindale, Boston, Massachusetts. She was a State Senator representing several cities and towns in Suffolk and Norfolk counties. She served six terms in the Massachusetts State Senate and was promoted to the position of Assistant Majority Leader in early 2003... (D-Boston) Robert W. Joyce (I-Boston) |
43,245 24,183 |
64.1% 35.8% |
1st Worcester Worcester County, Massachusetts -Demographics:In 1990 Worcester County had a population of 709,705.As of the census of 2000, there were 750,963 people, 283,927 households, and 192,502 families residing in the county. The population density was 496 people per square mile . There were 298,159 housing units at an average density... |
Harriette Chandler (D-Worcester Worcester, Massachusetts Worcester is a city and the county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. Named after Worcester, England, as of the 2010 Census the city's population is 181,045, making it the second largest city in New England after Boston.... ) |
sought re-election | Harriette Chandler (D-Worcester Worcester, Massachusetts Worcester is a city and the county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. Named after Worcester, England, as of the 2010 Census the city's population is 181,045, making it the second largest city in New England after Boston.... ) Stephen N. Paige (R-West Boylston West Boylston, Massachusetts -Library:The West Boylston public library was established in 1878. In fiscal year 2008, the town of West Boylston spent 1.6% of its budget on its public library—some $37 per person.-External links:******... ) |
42,473 21,183 |
66.6% 33.2% |
2nd Worcester Worcester County, Massachusetts -Demographics:In 1990 Worcester County had a population of 709,705.As of the census of 2000, there were 750,963 people, 283,927 households, and 192,502 families residing in the county. The population density was 496 people per square mile . There were 298,159 housing units at an average density... |
Edward M. Augustus, Jr. Edward M. Augustus, Jr. Edward M. Augustus, Jr. was a member of the Massachusetts Senate representing the 2nd Worcester district. He is a Democrat.-References:... (D-Worcester Worcester, Massachusetts Worcester is a city and the county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. Named after Worcester, England, as of the 2010 Census the city's population is 181,045, making it the second largest city in New England after Boston.... ) |
sought re-election | Edward M. Augustus, Jr. Edward M. Augustus, Jr. Edward M. Augustus, Jr. was a member of the Massachusetts Senate representing the 2nd Worcester district. He is a Democrat.-References:... (D-Worcester Worcester, Massachusetts Worcester is a city and the county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. Named after Worcester, England, as of the 2010 Census the city's population is 181,045, making it the second largest city in New England after Boston.... ) Robi Blute (R-Shrewsbury Shrewsbury, Massachusetts -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 31,640 people, 12,366 households, and 8,693 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 12,696 housing units at an average density of... ) Jane M. Burdzel (I-Leicester Leicester, Massachusetts Leicester is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 10,970 at the 2010 census.-History:Leicester was first settled in 1713 and was officially incorporated in 1714.... ) |
39,948 21,546 4,455 |
60.5% 32.6% 6.7% |
Worcester Worcester County, Massachusetts -Demographics:In 1990 Worcester County had a population of 709,705.As of the census of 2000, there were 750,963 people, 283,927 households, and 192,502 families residing in the county. The population density was 496 people per square mile . There were 298,159 housing units at an average density... , Hampden Hampden County, Massachusetts -Demographics:As of the census of 2004, there were 461,228 people, 175,288 households, and 115,690 families residing in the county. The population density was 738 people per square mile . There were 185,876 housing units at an average density of 301 per square mile... , Hampshire Hampshire County, Massachusetts -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 152,251 people, 55,991 households, and 33,818 families residing in the county. The population density was 288 people per square mile . There were 58,644 housing units at an average density of 111 per square mile... and Franklin Franklin County, Massachusetts -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 71,535 people, 29,466 households, and 18,416 families residing in the county. The population density was 102 people per square mile . There were 31,939 housing units at an average density of 46 per square mile... |
Stephen Brewer Stephen Brewer Stephen Brewer is a current Massachusetts state senator.He was born and raised in the town of Barre, Massachusetts. He rose through the ranks of local government to become a member of the Massachusetts Senate for the Worcester, Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin District.As the Senate Chair for the... (D-Barre Barre, Massachusetts Barre is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 5,398 at the 2010 census.-History:Originally called the Northwest District of Rutland, it was first settled in 1720. The town was incorporated on June 17, 1774, as Hutchinson after Thomas Hutchinson, colonial... ) |
sought re-election | Stephen Brewer Stephen Brewer Stephen Brewer is a current Massachusetts state senator.He was born and raised in the town of Barre, Massachusetts. He rose through the ranks of local government to become a member of the Massachusetts Senate for the Worcester, Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin District.As the Senate Chair for the... (D-Barre Barre, Massachusetts Barre is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 5,398 at the 2010 census.-History:Originally called the Northwest District of Rutland, it was first settled in 1720. The town was incorporated on June 17, 1774, as Hutchinson after Thomas Hutchinson, colonial... ) Jennifer J. Gaucher (R-Spencer Spencer, Massachusetts Spencer is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 11,688 at the 2010 census.For geographic and demographic information on the census-designated place Spencer, please see the article Spencer , Massachusetts.... ) Carolyn J. McMahon (L-Monson Monson, Massachusetts Monson is a town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 8,560 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area.The village of Monson Center lies at the center of the town.... ) |
53,969 13,956 3,692 |
75.3% 19.5% 5.2% |
Worcester Worcester County, Massachusetts -Demographics:In 1990 Worcester County had a population of 709,705.As of the census of 2000, there were 750,963 people, 283,927 households, and 192,502 families residing in the county. The population density was 496 people per square mile . There were 298,159 housing units at an average density... and Middlesex Middlesex County, Massachusetts -National protected areas:* Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge* Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge* Longfellow National Historic Site* Lowell National Historical Park* Minute Man National Historical Park* Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge... |
Robert Antonioni (D-Leominster Leominster, Massachusetts Leominster is a city in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. It is the second-largest city in Worcester County, with a population of 40,759 at the 2010 census. Leominster is located north of Worcester and west of Boston. Both Route 2 and Route 12 pass through Leominster. Interstate 190,... ) |
sought re-election | Robert Antonioni (D-Leominster Leominster, Massachusetts Leominster is a city in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. It is the second-largest city in Worcester County, with a population of 40,759 at the 2010 census. Leominster is located north of Worcester and west of Boston. Both Route 2 and Route 12 pass through Leominster. Interstate 190,... ) David Shnaider (R-Sterling Sterling, Massachusetts Sterling is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA. The population was 7,808 at the 2010 census.- History :Sterling was first settled by Europeans in 1720 and was officially incorporated in 1781.... ) Richard R. Zitola (G-Clinton Clinton, Massachusetts Clinton is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 13,606 at the 2010 census.For geographic and demographic information on the census-designated place Clinton, please see the article Clinton , Massachusetts.... ) |
40,982 23,087 2,072 |
61.9% 34.9% 3.1% |
Worcester Worcester County, Massachusetts -Demographics:In 1990 Worcester County had a population of 709,705.As of the census of 2000, there were 750,963 people, 283,927 households, and 192,502 families residing in the county. The population density was 496 people per square mile . There were 298,159 housing units at an average density... and Norfolk Norfolk County, Massachusetts -National protected areas:* Adams National Historical Park* Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area * Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site* John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site-Demographics:... |
Richard T. Moore Richard T. Moore Richard T. Moore Richard T. Moore Richard T. Moore (born is a Democratic politician from Massachusetts and a member of the Massachusetts State Senate.-Biography:Richard T. Moore was born in Milford, Massachusetts. He is married to the former Joanne Bednarz of Uxbridge, Massachusetts... (D-Uxbridge Uxbridge, Massachusetts Uxbridge is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, in the United States. It was first settled in 1662, incorporated in 1727 at Suffolk County, and named for the Earl of Uxbridge. Uxbridge is south-southeast of Worcester, north-northwest of Providence, and southwest of Boston. It is part of... ) |
sought re-election | Richard T. Moore Richard T. Moore Richard T. Moore Richard T. Moore Richard T. Moore (born is a Democratic politician from Massachusetts and a member of the Massachusetts State Senate.-Biography:Richard T. Moore was born in Milford, Massachusetts. He is married to the former Joanne Bednarz of Uxbridge, Massachusetts... (D-Uxbridge Uxbridge, Massachusetts Uxbridge is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, in the United States. It was first settled in 1662, incorporated in 1727 at Suffolk County, and named for the Earl of Uxbridge. Uxbridge is south-southeast of Worcester, north-northwest of Providence, and southwest of Boston. It is part of... ) Jerzy J. Jachimczyk (R-Southbridge Southbridge, Massachusetts The Town of Southbridge is a city in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 16,719 at the 2010 census.-History:... ) |
51,755 21,267 |
70.8% 29.1% |
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Primary Results
Official results from State Primary Election Results 2004 (PDF, 424k) on the Massachusetts Elections Division websiteDemocratic Primary
| District | Candidates | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Hampden Hampden County, Massachusetts -Demographics:As of the census of 2004, there were 461,228 people, 175,288 households, and 115,690 families residing in the county. The population density was 738 people per square mile . There were 185,876 housing units at an average density of 301 per square mile... and Hampshire Hampshire County, Massachusetts -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 152,251 people, 55,991 households, and 33,818 families residing in the county. The population density was 288 people per square mile . There were 58,644 housing units at an average density of 111 per square mile... |
Write-In: Todd McGee | 244 | 32% |
| Second Middlesex Middlesex County, Massachusetts -National protected areas:* Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge* Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge* Longfellow National Historic Site* Lowell National Historical Park* Minute Man National Historical Park* Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge... & Norfolk Norfolk County, Massachusetts -National protected areas:* Adams National Historical Park* Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area * Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site* John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site-Demographics:... |
Gerard E. Desilets | 3,528 | 28% |
| Adam L. Sistisky | 2,374 | 19% | |
| Karen E. Spilka | 6,808 | 53% | |
| Norfolk Norfolk County, Massachusetts -National protected areas:* Adams National Historical Park* Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area * Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site* John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site-Demographics:... , Bristol Bristol County, Massachusetts -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 534,678 people, 205,411 households, and 140,706 families residing in the county. The population density was 962 people per square mile . There were 216,918 housing units at an average density of 390 per square mile... & Middlesex Middlesex County, Massachusetts -National protected areas:* Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge* Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge* Longfellow National Historic Site* Lowell National Historical Park* Minute Man National Historical Park* Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge... |
Angus G. McQuilken | 5,440 | 56% |
| Patricia B. Ross | 504 | 5% | |
| Barbara A. Smith | 695 | 7% | |
| Gerald A. Wasserman | 3,080 | 32% | |
| 1st Suffolk Suffolk County, Massachusetts Suffolk County has no land border with Plymouth County to its southeast, but the two counties share a water boundary in the middle of Massachusetts Bay.-National protected areas:*Boston African American National Historic Site... |
Jack Hart (i) | 11,126 | 97% |
| Write-In: Carol Y. Mallory-Causey | 27 | 0.2% | |
Republican Primary
| District | Candidates | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Bristol County, Massachusetts -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 534,678 people, 205,411 households, and 140,706 families residing in the county. The population density was 962 people per square mile . There were 216,918 housing units at an average density of 390 per square mile... & Norfolk Norfolk County, Massachusetts -National protected areas:* Adams National Historical Park* Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area * Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site* John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site-Demographics:... |
Philip A. Brown | 1,109 | 45% |
| David W. McCarter | 1,339 | 55% | |
| 4th Middlesex Middlesex County, Massachusetts -National protected areas:* Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge* Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge* Longfellow National Historic Site* Lowell National Historical Park* Minute Man National Historical Park* Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge... |
Richard J. Dellarciprete | 679 | 30% |
| Douglas M. Lucente | 1,564 | 69% | |
| Middlesex Middlesex County, Massachusetts -National protected areas:* Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge* Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge* Longfellow National Historic Site* Lowell National Historical Park* Minute Man National Historical Park* Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge... & Worcester Worcester County, Massachusetts -Demographics:In 1990 Worcester County had a population of 709,705.As of the census of 2000, there were 750,963 people, 283,927 households, and 192,502 families residing in the county. The population density was 496 people per square mile . There were 298,159 housing units at an average density... |
Rod Jané | 3,243 | 57% |
| Arthur G. Vigeant | 2,414 | 43% | |