Massachusetts House Of Representatives Twelfth Suffolk District

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Massachusetts House of Representatives 12th Suffolk District
Incumbent
Brandy Fluker OakleyDemocratic
       
About the District
Census Topic Value
Population 41,342
Gender
45.4% Male
54.6% Female
Race
21.8% White
56.7% Black
4.3% Asian
0.3% Native American
0% Pacific Islander
Ethnicity 13.7% Hispanic
Median household income $72,024
High school graduation rate 87.5%
College graduation rate 30.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 census and 2020 ACS data

Massachusetts House of Representatives 12th Suffolk District is represented by Brandy Fluker Oakley (D).

As of the 2020 Census, Massachusetts state representatives represented an average of 43,664 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 40,668 residents.

About the office[edit]

Members of the Massachusetts House of Representatives serve two-year terms and are not subject to term limits. Massachusetts legislators assume office the first Wednesday in January after the election.

Qualifications[edit]

See also: State legislature candidate requirements by state

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."[1]

Salaries[edit]

See also: Comparison of state legislative salaries
State legislators
SalaryPer diem
$70,536/yearNo per diem is paid. Legislators residing within 50 miles of the statehouse receive an office expense stipend of $17,043 that can be used for travel expenses. Legislators residing more than 50 miles from the statehouse receive $22,723.

Vacancies[edit]

See also: How vacancies are filled in state legislatures

If there is a vacancy in the Massachusetts General Court, 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.[2] Local governments that conduct special elections receive reimbursement from the state treasurer's office for all costs incurred.[3][4]

DocumentIcon.jpg See sources: Massachusetts Gen. Laws Ann. ch. 54, § 141 and Massachusetts Const. Amend. Art. 24


District map[edit]

The map below shows this district's current boundaries, not those enacted as part of the 2020 redistricting cycle.

Redistricting[edit]

2020-2022[edit]

See also: Redistricting in Massachusetts after the 2020 census

Gov. Charlie Baker (R) signed the state's new legislative maps into law on November 4, 2021.[5] The state House passed the maps by a vote of 158-1 on October 21, 2021. The state Senate approved the legislative plans on October 27, 2021 by a vote of 36-3. The legislature began consideration of the state's redistricting plans on October 19, 2021.[6] These maps take effect for Massachusetts' 2022 legislative elections.

After the redistricting plans were enacted, Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin (D) issued a statement expressing concern regarding how the maps would be implemented: "I am extremely disappointed that these bills were signed into law in their current form and I think it is a devastating blow to the voters of Massachusetts. With local precincts divided multiple ways, it will inevitably lead to chaos at the polls and make it impossible for voters to understand who their elected representatives are."[7] After the legislature approved the maps, State Sen. William Brownsberger (D) said, "It’s a quality final product. We have used every minute we’ve had to keep vetting, to keep adjusting . . . and to respond to input that we’ve received."[8]

How does redistricting in Massachusetts work? In Massachusetts, congressional and state legislative district lines are drawn by the state legislature. The lines drawn by the state legislature are subject to veto by the governor.[9]

State statutes require that state legislative district boundaries be contiguous and "reasonably preserve counties, towns, and cities intact, where otherwise possible." There are no such requirements in place for congressional districts.[9]

Massachusetts House of Representatives 12th Suffolk District
before 2020 redistricting cycle

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Massachusetts House of Representatives 12th Suffolk District
after 2020 redistricting cycle

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Elections[edit]

2022[edit]

See also: Massachusetts House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election
General election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 12th Suffolk District

Incumbent Brandy Fluker Oakley is running in the general election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 12th Suffolk District on November 8, 2022.

Candidate

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Brandy Fluker Oakley (D)

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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 12th Suffolk District

Incumbent Brandy Fluker Oakley advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 12th Suffolk District on September 6, 2022.

Candidate

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Brandy Fluker Oakley

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2020[edit]

See also: Massachusetts House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election
General election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 12th Suffolk District

Brandy Fluker Oakley won election in the general election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 12th Suffolk District on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Brandy Fluker Oakley (D) Candidate Connection
 
98.9
 
17,310
  Other/Write-in votes
 
1.1
 
186

Total votes: 17,496
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 12th Suffolk District

Brandy Fluker Oakley defeated Jovan Lacet, Stephanie L. Everett, and Cameron Charbonnier in the Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 12th Suffolk District on September 1, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Brandy Fluker Oakley Candidate Connection
 
39.2
 
4,160

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Jovan Lacet
 
30.5
 
3,235

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Stephanie L. Everett
 
21.7
 
2,303

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Cameron Charbonnier
 
8.5
 
900
  Other/Write-in votes
 
0.2
 
22

Total votes: 10,620
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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2018[edit]

General election
General election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 12th Suffolk District

Incumbent Dan Cullinane won election in the general election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 12th Suffolk District on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Dan Cullinane (D)
 
98.9
 
13,320
  Other/Write-in votes
 
1.1
 
149

Total votes: 13,469
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 12th Suffolk District

Incumbent Dan Cullinane defeated Jovan Lacet in the Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 12th Suffolk District on September 4, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Dan Cullinane
 
53.0
 
3,667

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Jovan Lacet
 
47.0
 
3,247

Total votes: 6,914
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2016[edit]

See also: Massachusetts House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the Massachusetts House of Representatives 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 Dan Cullinane ran unopposed in the Massachusetts House of Representatives Twelfth Suffolk District general election.[10][11]

Massachusetts House of Representatives, Twelfth Suffolk District General Election, 2016
Party Candidate
    Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Dan Cullinane Incumbent (unopposed)
Source: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth


Incumbent Dan Cullinane defeated Jovan J. Lacet and Carlotta Williams in the Massachusetts House of Representatives Twelfth Suffolk District Democratic Primary.[12][13]

Massachusetts House of Representatives, Twelfth Suffolk District Democratic Primary, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Dan Cullinane Incumbent 54.20% 2,278
     Democratic Jovan J. Lacet 34.95% 1,469
     Democratic Carlotta Williams 10.85% 456
Total Votes 4,203



2014[edit]

See also: Massachusetts House of Representatives elections, 2014

Elections for the Massachusetts House of Representatives 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 Dan Cullinane defeated Corey Allen, Ruthella Logan-Cruz and Carlotta Williams in the Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election.[14]

Massachusetts House of Representatives, Twelfth Suffolk District Democratic Primary, 2014
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngDan Cullinane Incumbent 66.8% 3,093
Corey Allen 19.2% 887
Carlotta Williams 7.7% 358
Ruthella Logan-Cruz 6.3% 292
Total Votes 4,630

2013[edit]

See also: Massachusetts state legislative special elections, 2013

Dan Cullinane (D) won election in a special election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 12th Suffolk District. The seat was vacant following Linda Dorcena Forry's (D) election to the Massachusetts State Senate. A special election was called for September 10, with a primary on August 13. Cullinane defeated Stephanie L. Everett and Marydith E. Tuitt in the Democratic primary and defeated two independent write-in candidates in the special election.[15][16][17][18][19]

Massachusetts House of Representatives, 12th Suffolk District, Special Election, 2013
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngDan Cullinane 75.2% 1,685
     Independent Edmond Romulus 19.4% 435
     Independent Lincoln B. Larmond 5.4% 120
Total Votes 2,240

2012[edit]

See also: Massachusetts House of Representatives elections, 2012

Elections for the office of Massachusetts House of Representatives 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.[20] Incumbent Linda Dorcena Forry (D) was unopposed in the general election and the Democratic primary.[21][22]

Campaign contributions[edit]

From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Massachusetts House of Representatives 12th Suffolk District raised a total of $353,829. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $44,229 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money

Campaign contributions, Massachusetts House of Representatives 12th Suffolk District
Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $116,717 3 $38,906
2014 $112,041 4 $28,010
2012 $125,071 1 $125,071
Total $353,829 8 $44,229


See also[edit]

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Suggest a link
  • Massachusetts State Legislature
  • Massachusetts House of Representatives
  • Massachusetts State Senate

External links[edit]

  • Massachusetts Legislature

Footnotes[edit]

  1. Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, "Massachusetts Constitution," accessed February 12, 2021
  2. Massachusetts General Court, "General Laws," accessed February 12, 2021 (Section Chapter 50, Section 6A)
  3. Massachusetts General Court, "General Laws," accessed February 12, 2021 (Section Chapter 3: Section 10A)
  4. Massachusetts General Court, "General Laws," accessed February 12, 2021 (Section Chapter 54: Section 141)
  5. MassLive, "As Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker OKs new districts, Secretary of State William Galvin warns of chaos," November 4, 2021
  6. Boston Globe, "Lawmakers poised to send new political maps, increasing number of majority-minority districts, to Baker," October 27, 2021
  7. Boston Globe, "Lawmakers poised to send new political maps, increasing number of majority-minority districts, to Baker," October 27, 2021
  8. Boston Globe, "Lawmakers poised to send new political maps, increasing number of majority-minority districts, to Baker," October 27, 2021
  9. 9.0 9.1 All About Redistricting, "Massachusetts," accessed May 4, 2015
  10. Massachusetts Secretary of State, "2016 State election candidates," accessed October 3, 2016
  11. Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, "Election data lookup," accessed December 20, 2016
  12. Massachusetts Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Candidates (Democratic)," accessed June 20, 2016
  13. Secretary of the Commonweath of Massachusetts, "Massachusetts Election Statistics," accessed October 14, 2016
  14. Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, "2014 State Primary Candidates," accessed September 9, 2014
  15. dotnews.com, "Another special election: Dates set in race to replace Dorcena Forry," June 5, 2013
  16. sec.state.ma.us, "Primary Candidates," accessed July 19, 2013
  17. masslive.com, "Democrats Dan Cullinane, Daniel Donahue and Carol Fiola elected to Massachusetts House," September 11, 2013
  18. electionstats.state.ma.us, "Official Democratic primary results," accessed November 19, 2013
  19. electionstats.state.ma.us, "Official special election results," accessed November 19, 2013
  20. Massachusetts Secretary of State, “A Candidate’s Guide to the 2012 State Election.” Retrieved November 2, 2013
  21. Massachusetts Secretary of State, 2012 primary election results. Retrieved November 2, 2013
  22. Massachusetts Secretary of State, 2012 general election results. Retrieved November 2, 2013


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