Massachusetts became the 6th state on February 6, 1788.
Its civic profile includes colonial self-government, the American Revolution, abolition, dense local government, universities, hospitals, technology, fishing communities, Gateway Cities, and coastal risk. Public decisions about housing, transit, education, health care, climate resilience, and municipal finance often move through a long tradition of local and state institutions. Start here to find Massachusetts’s congressional delegation, state government structure, and the official channels for tracking public decisions.
By the sword we seek peace, but only under liberty
State Motto
Massachusetts's voice in Congress.
Every state has two senators. Its number of representatives is set by population and can change after each census.
Massachusetts's Delegation
Choose a member to see their contact information, congressional work, and committee assignments.
Senator
Edward Markey (Democrat)
Senator
Elizabeth Warren (Democrat)
District 1
Richard Neal (Democrat)
District 2
James McGovern (Democrat)
District 3
Lori Trahan (Democrat)
District 4
Jake Auchincloss (Democrat)
District 5
Katherine Clark (Democrat)
District 6
Seth Moulton (Democrat)
District 7
Ayanna Pressley (Democrat)
District 8
Stephen Lynch (Democrat)
District 9
William Keating (Democrat)
The states are the laboratories of democracy.
Justice Louis BrandeisState Leadership
Governor
Maura Healey (Democratic)
Lieutenant Governor
Kim Driscoll (Democratic)
Quick Facts
Capital
Boston
Population
Approximately 7.15 million
Electoral votes
11
Congressional districts
9
Official Links
Use these sources to check current state records, filings, elections, and public notices.
