Results of the first annual #MAPolis

The #MAPolis were the first ever survey of the Massachusetts political Twitter community. Over 500 people voted over the course of several days. Here are the results.

1. What was the #MaPoli Issue of the year?

• Gaming 56.2%


• Redistricting 29.1%


• Pension Reform 8.8%


• Pool safety 3.7%


• EBT abuse 2.2%

2. Who is the #MaPoli Staffer of the year?

• Write-In - Alex Goldstein

3. What was the #MaPoli Story of the Year?

• Elizabeth Warren clears Dem Senate field 31.8%


• Sal DiMasi goes to jail 27.7%


• Barney Frank retires 18.4%


• Casinos pass 15.8%


• Congressional redistricting 6.3%

4. What was the #MaPoli scandal of the year?

• Chelsea Housing director paid more than $300k 44.7%


• Fernstrom outed as Crazy Khazei 25.8%


• Alleged sexual activity on the House floor 15.0%


• LG goes on a coffee run 12.5%


• Eremian brothers trial 2.0%

5. Who is the #MaPoli Reporter of the year?

• David Bernstein 30.6%


• Gin Dumcius 14.3%


• Chloe Gotsis 13.0%


• Glen Johnson 10.4%


• Kyle Cheney 6.8%


• Janet Wu 5.3%


• Frank Phillips 4.6%


• Hillary Chabot 4.0%


• Milton Valencia 3.1%


• Jon Keller 3.1%


• Matt Murphy 2.6%


• Noah Bierman 1.1%


• Michael Levenson 1.1%


• Jess Bidgood 1.1% (Write-In)

6. What is the #MaPoli Blog of the year?

• Blue Mass Group 37.4%


• Talking Politics 20.0%


• Less is More 9.7%


• MassPolitics 9.2%


• People’s Seat 7.1%


• Red Mass Group 6.7%


• Critical Mass 5.4%


• Politics & Communications w/Josh Gee 4.5%

7. Who is the #MaPoli ListMaster of the year?

• Mike Deehan 96%


• Deehan's Intern 4%
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8. Who is the best former #MaSen candidate of the year?

• Alan Khazei 33.0%


• Setti Warren 27.7%


• Tom Conroy 23.7%


• Bob Massie 15.6%

9. Who is the #MaPoli rookie of the year?

• Steve Grossman 52.2%


• Dan Winslow 35.5%


• Mark Cusack 12.4%

10. Who had the best #MaPoli Farewell of the year?

• Barney Frank 40.3%


• Charley Murphy 26.0%


• Sal DiMasi 13.6%


• Chuck Turner 9.0%


• John Olver 4.9%


• Floon 3.6%


• Bob Haynes 2.6%

11. What was the best #MaPoli Hashtag game of the year?

• #ScottoSawIt 28.1%


• #MaTownSlogans 22.8%


• #ScottWroteThat 16.6%


• #NameDevalsBook 16.6%


• #MaPoliOscars 9.0%


• #MaHeritage 6.9%

12. Who is the #MaPoli Elected Tweeter of the year?

• @jessemermell 25.6%


• @danwinslow 20.5%


• @dropkickedmurphy 15.4%


• @jamieeldridgeMA 12.3%


• @benjamindowning 11.9%


• @rephenriquez 9.5%


• @mayordriscoll 4.8%

13. Who is the #MaPoli Tweeter of the year?

• @dbernstein 44.8%


• @garrettquinn 18.6%


• @gintautasd 13.8%


• @lordofthehill 11.0%


• @GregReibman 8.1%


• @KelleratLarge 3.8%

14. Who is the #MaPolitician of the year?

• Elizabeth Warren 43.6%


• Ayanna Pressley 29.8%


• Dan Winslow 12.5%


• Charley Murphy 9.5%


• Governor’s Council 4.7%