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Massachusetts

State government overview

The governor of Massachusetts is Maura Healey (Democratic), in office since January 2023. In Congress, Massachusetts is represented by 2 U.S. senators and 9 representatives. The Massachusetts General Court has a 40-seat Senate and a 160-seat House of Representatives. The next regular legislative election is in 2026.

Governor of Massachusetts

Maura Healey

Democratic · In office since January 2023

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Source: National Governors Association

Massachusetts in Congress

11 Democrats

U.S. Senate

U.S. House

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Massachusetts General Court

Senate · 40 seats
35 Democratic, 5 Republican
House of Representatives · 160 seats · 157 members listed
131 Democratic, 25 Republican, 1 Independent
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7,044,056
Population
$103,960
Median income
5.2%
Unemployment
40.0
Median age

Education

High school or higher91.4%
Bachelor's or higher47.3%
Graduate or professional21.8%

Housing

Median home value$562,100
Median rent$1,762
Homeownership rate62.5%
10.0%
Poverty rate
$57,897
Per capita income
67.0%
Labor participation

Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 (5-Year Estimates)

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