Massachusetts House of Representatives Fourth Worcester District
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| Census Topic | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 43,782 |
| Gender |
48.7% Male 51.3% Female |
| Race |
67.7% White 7% Black 3.2% Asian 0.3% Native American 0% Pacific Islander |
| Ethnicity | 18.9% Hispanic |
| Median household income | $63,119 |
| High school graduation rate | 88.7% |
| College graduation rate | 29.8% |
Massachusetts House of Representatives 4th Worcester District is represented by Natalie Higgins (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]
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 | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $70,536/year | No 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]
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]
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]
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 4th Worcester District
before 2020 redistricting cycle
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Massachusetts House of Representatives 4th Worcester District
after 2020 redistricting cycle
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Elections[edit]
2022[edit]
The primary will occur on September 6, 2022. The general election will occur on November 8, 2022. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 4th Worcester District
Incumbent Natalie Higgins is running in the Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 4th Worcester District on September 6, 2022.
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2020[edit]
General election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 4th Worcester District
Incumbent Natalie Higgins defeated Thomas F. Ardinger in the general election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 4th Worcester District on November 3, 2020.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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Natalie Higgins (D) |
58.5
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12,295 |
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Thomas F. Ardinger (R) |
41.4
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8,710 | |
| Other/Write-in votes |
0.1
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11 | ||
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Total votes: 21,016 | |||
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Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 4th Worcester District
Incumbent Natalie Higgins advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 4th Worcester District on September 1, 2020.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
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Natalie Higgins |
99.6
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5,218 |
| Other/Write-in votes |
0.4
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23 | ||
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Total votes: 5,241 | |||
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Republican primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 4th Worcester District
Thomas F. Ardinger advanced from the Republican primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 4th Worcester District on September 1, 2020.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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Thomas F. Ardinger |
99.8
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1,827 |
| Other/Write-in votes |
0.2
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3 | ||
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Total votes: 1,830 | |||
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2018[edit]
General election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 4th Worcester District
Incumbent Natalie Higgins defeated Richard Palmieri in the general election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 4th Worcester District on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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Natalie Higgins (D) |
56.2
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8,480 |
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Richard Palmieri (R) |
43.7
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6,590 | |
| Other/Write-in votes |
0.0
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6 | ||
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Total votes: 15,076 | |||
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Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 4th Worcester District
Incumbent Natalie Higgins advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 4th Worcester District on September 4, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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Natalie Higgins |
100.0
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2,347 |
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Total votes: 2,347 | |||
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Republican primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 4th Worcester District
Richard Palmieri advanced from the Republican primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 4th Worcester District on September 4, 2018.
Candidate |
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Votes |
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Richard Palmieri |
100.0
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1,684 |
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Total votes: 1,684 | |||
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2016[edit]
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 Dennis Rosa (D) did not seek re-election.
Natalie Higgins defeated Thomas F. Ardinger in the Massachusetts House of Representatives Fourth Worcester District general election.[10][11]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives, Fourth Worcester District General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Natalie Higgins |
55.20% | 10,382 | |
| Republican | Thomas F. Ardinger | 44.80% | 8,426 | |
| Total Votes | 18,808 | |||
| Source: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth | ||||
Natalie Higgins defeated Richard M. Marchand in the Massachusetts House of Representatives Fourth Worcester District Democratic Primary.[12][13]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives, Fourth Worcester District Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Natalie Higgins |
50.64% | 1,475 | |
| Democratic | Richard M. Marchand | 49.36% | 1,438 | |
| Total Votes | 2,913 | |||
Thomas F. Ardinger ran unopposed in the Massachusetts House of Representatives Fourth Worcester District Republican Primary.[12][13]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives, Fourth Worcester District Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Thomas F. Ardinger (unopposed) | |
2014[edit]
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 Dennis Rosa was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Jacques Perrault ran a successful sticker campaign to win the Republican nomination. Rosa defeated Perrault in the general election.[14]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives, Fourth Worcester District General Election, 2014 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Dennis Rosa Incumbent |
55% | 6,649 | |
| Republican | Jacques Perrault | 45% | 5,431 | |
| Total Votes | 12,080 | |||
2012[edit]
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.[15] Incumbent Dennis Rosa (D) defeated Justin Brooks (R) in the general election. Both candidates were unopposed in the September 6 primary elections.[16][17]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives, Fourth Worcester District, General Election, 2012 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Dennis Rosa Incumbent |
57.2% | 10,346 | |
| Republican | Justin Brooks | 42.8% | 7,743 | |
| Total Votes | 18,089 | |||
Campaign contributions[edit]
From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Massachusetts House of Representatives 4th Worcester District raised a total of $146,757. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $29,351 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money
| Campaign contributions, Massachusetts House of Representatives 4th Worcester District | |||
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| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
| 2016 | $102,912 | 3 | $34,304 |
| 2014 | $16,621 | 1 | $16,621 |
| 2012 | $27,224 | 1 | $27,224 |
| Total | $146,757 | 5 | $29,351 |
See also[edit]
External links[edit]
Footnotes[edit]
- ↑ Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, "Massachusetts Constitution," accessed February 12, 2021
- ↑ Massachusetts General Court, "General Laws," accessed February 12, 2021 (Section Chapter 50, Section 6A)
- ↑ Massachusetts General Court, "General Laws," accessed February 12, 2021 (Section Chapter 3: Section 10A)
- ↑ Massachusetts General Court, "General Laws," accessed February 12, 2021 (Section Chapter 54: Section 141)
- ↑ MassLive, "As Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker OKs new districts, Secretary of State William Galvin warns of chaos," November 4, 2021
- ↑ Boston Globe, "Lawmakers poised to send new political maps, increasing number of majority-minority districts, to Baker," October 27, 2021
- ↑ Boston Globe, "Lawmakers poised to send new political maps, increasing number of majority-minority districts, to Baker," October 27, 2021
- ↑ Boston Globe, "Lawmakers poised to send new political maps, increasing number of majority-minority districts, to Baker," October 27, 2021
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 All About Redistricting, "Massachusetts," accessed May 4, 2015
- ↑ Massachusetts Secretary of State, "2016 State election candidates," accessed October 3, 2016
- ↑ Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, "Election data lookup," accessed December 20, 2016
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Massachusetts Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Candidates (Democratic)," accessed June 20, 2016
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Secretary of the Commonweath of Massachusetts, "Massachusetts Election Statistics," accessed October 14, 2016
- ↑ Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, "2014 State Primary Candidates," accessed September 9, 2014
- ↑ Massachusetts Secretary of State, “A Candidate’s Guide to the 2012 State Election.” Retrieved November 2, 2013
- ↑ Massachusetts Secretary of State, 2012 primary election results. Retrieved November 2, 2013
- ↑ Massachusetts Secretary of State, 2012 general election results. Retrieved November 2, 2013
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