Massachusetts's 2nd congressional district is located in central Massachusetts. It contains the cities of Worcester, which is the second-largest city in New England after Boston, and Northampton in the Pioneer Valley. It is represented by Democrat Jim McGovern.
This is a list of properties and districts in Massachusetts listed on the National Register of Historic Places. There are over 4,300 listings in the state, representing about 5% of all NRHP listings nationwide and the second-most of any U.S. state, behind only New York. Listings appear in all 14 Massachusetts counties.
The Massachusetts general election, 2008 were held on November 4, 2008 throughout Massachusetts. Among the elections which took place were those for the office of President of the United States, John Kerry's seat in the Senate, all ten seats in the Massachusetts delegation to the House of Representatives, all eight seats in the Massachusetts Governor's Council, and all of the seats of the Massachusetts Senate and Massachusetts House of Representatives. There were also three ballot questions: to eliminate the commonwealth's income tax; to decriminalize possession of a small amount of marijuana; and to prohibit greyhound racing. Numerous local elections also took place throughout the state.
The Probate and Family Court of Massachusetts has jurisdiction over family matters such as divorce, paternity, child support, custody, visitation, adoption, termination of parental rights, and abuse prevention. Probate matters include jurisdiction over wills, administrations, guardianships, conservatorships and change of name. The Court also has general equity jurisdiction.
The 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Massachusetts were held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 to elect the nine U.S. Representatives from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, one from each of the state's nine congressional districts. The elections coincided with the election of Massachusetts' Class II U.S. Senator and other elections to the United States Senate in other states and elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections, including the Governor of Massachusetts.
The 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Massachusetts were held on November 8, 2016, electing the nine U.S. Representatives from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, one from each of the state's nine congressional districts. The elections coincided with the 2016 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections. The primaries were held on September 20. All incumbents were re-elected to office.
The 2018 Massachusetts general election was held on November 6, 2018, throughout Massachusetts. Primary elections took place on September 6. Early voting took place from October 22 through November 2.
Elections to the Massachusetts Senate were held during 1787 to elect 40 State Senators. Candidates were elected at the county level, with some counties electing multiple Senators.
Massachusetts Senate's 1st Worcester district in the United States is one of 40 legislative districts of the Massachusetts Senate. It covers portions of Worcester county. Democrat Harriette Chandler of Worcester has represented the district since 2001. She is running unopposed for re-election in 2020, and has been endorsed by the Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus.
Massachusetts Senate's Worcester and Middlesex district in the United States is one of 40 legislative districts of the Massachusetts Senate. It covers 0.6% of Middlesex County and 18.7% of Worcester County population in 2010. Republican Dean Tran of Fitchburg has represented the district since 2017. Candidates for this district seat in the 2020 Massachusetts general election include John Cronin.
Elections to the Massachusetts Senate were held during 1788 to elect 40 State Senators. Candidates were elected at the county level, with some counties electing multiple Senators.
The 177th Massachusetts General Court, consisting of the Massachusetts Senate and the Massachusetts House of Representatives, met in 1991 and 1992 during the governorship of Bill Weld. William Bulger served as president of the Senate and Charles Flaherty served as speaker of the House.
The 132nd Massachusetts General Court, consisting of the Massachusetts Senate and the Massachusetts House of Representatives, met in 1911 during the governorship of Eugene Foss. Allen T. Treadway served as president of the Senate and Joseph H. Walker served as speaker of the House.
The 115th Massachusetts General Court, consisting of the Massachusetts Senate and the Massachusetts House of Representatives, met in 1894 during the governorship of Frederic T. Greenhalge. William M. Butler served as president of the Senate and George von Lengerke Meyer served as speaker of the House.
The 95th Massachusetts General Court, consisting of the Massachusetts Senate and the Massachusetts House of Representatives, met in 1874 during the governorships of William B. Washburn and Thomas Talbot. George B. Loring served as president of the Senate and John E. Sanford served as speaker of the House.
Massachusetts Senate's Worcester, Hampden, Hampshire and Middlesex district in the United States is one of 40 legislative districts of the Massachusetts Senate. It covers portions of Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, and Worcester counties. Since 2015 it is represented in the State Senate by Anne M. Gobi of the Democratic Party. Gobi will face Republican candidate Steve Hall in the 2020 Massachusetts general election.
