Joseph William Martin Jr. was an American Republican politician who served as the 44th speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1947 to 1949 and 1953 to 1955. He represented a House district centered on his hometown of North Attleborough,Massachusetts,from 1925 to 1967 and was the leader of House Republicans from 1939 until 1959,when he was ousted from leadership after the party's disastrous losses in the 1958 elections. He was the only Republican to serve as Speaker in a sixty-four year period from 1931 to 1995. He was a "compassionate conservative" who opposed the New Deal and supported the conservative coalition of Republicans and southern Democrats.
The 1970 United States Senate elections was an election for the United States Senate. It took place on November 3,with the 33 seats of Class 1 contested in regular elections. Special elections were also held to fill vacancies. These races occurred in the middle of Richard Nixon's first term as president. The Democrats lost a net of three seats,while the Republicans and the Conservative Party of New York picked up one net seat each,and former Democrat Harry F. Byrd Jr. was re-elected as an independent.
The Massachusetts Republican Party (MassGOP) is the Massachusetts branch of the U.S. Republican Party.
The Massachusetts Democratic Party (MassDems) is the affiliate of the Democratic Party in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It is chaired by Gus Bickford and is the dominant party in the state,controlling all nine of the state's U.S. House seats,both U.S. Senate seats,all six elected statewide offices including the governorship,and supermajorities in both houses of the state legislature.
William Croad Lovering was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts.
Sean Garballey is the current Massachusetts State Representative for the 23rd Middlesex District representing Arlington and West Medford. He was elected in a special election on 4 March 2008,after the incumbent,J. James Marzilli Jr. won a 2007 special election for a seat in the Massachusetts Senate.
Susan Williams Gifford is a Republican member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives. She has represented the Second Plymouth since 2003.
The United States Senate election of 1942 in Massachusetts was held on November 3,1942. Republican incumbent Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. was re-elected to a second term in office over Democratic U.S. Representative Joseph E. Casey.
Donald H. Wong is an American businessman and politician. A member of the Republican Party,Wong has represented the 9th Essex District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives since 2011. His constituency consists of parts of Lynn,Lynnfield,Wakefield and Saugus. He is also the President of Mandarin House,Inc.,which manages the Kowloon Restaurant.
Susannah M. Whipps is a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives,first sworn in on January 7,2015. A seventh generation resident of Athol,Massachusetts,she was elected as a Republican to represent the 2nd Franklin District,but changed her party affiliation to independent in August 2017. The 2nd Franklin District consists of 12 communities in central and western Massachusetts.
Courtenay Crocker was an American attorney and politician.
The 1950 Massachusetts general election was held on November 7,1950,throughout Massachusetts. Primary elections took place on September 19.
Andres X. "Andy" Vargas is a State Representative who represents the 3rd Essex District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. He represents the city of Haverhill. Vargas serves on the House Committee on Ways and Means,Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses,Joint Committee on Education,Joint Committee on Public Health,and the Joint Committee on Ways and Means. He is a member of the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus. Vargas is a member of Phi Iota Alpha fraternity.
Christina A. Minicucci is a State Representative who represents the 14th Essex District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. She represents the towns of Haverhill,Lawrence,Methuen,and North Andover. Minicucci serves on the House Committee on Steering,Policy and Scheduling,Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses,Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government,and the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Tram Nguyen is an American politician serving as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 18th Essex District. She represents the towns of Andover,Boxford,North Andover,and Tewksbury. Nguyen serves as the Vice Chair of the House Committee on Steering,Policy &Scheduling and member of Joint Committee on Mental Health,Substance Use &Recovery Committee,Joint Committee on Municipalities &Regional Governments,Joint Committee on Racial Equity,Civil Rights and Inclusion,and House Committee Human Resources &Employee Engagement. Prior to being elected as the first Vietnamese-American woman in the Massachusetts Legislature,Nguyen was an attorney at Greater Boston Legal Services providing support for survivors of domestic violence,seniors,veterans,people with disabilities,low-wage workers,and others from vulnerable communities.
William J. Driscoll,Jr. is a State Representative who represents the 7th Norfolk District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. He represents the towns of Milton and Randolph. Driscoll serves as the Vice Chair of the Joint Committee on Election Laws,and on the House Committee on Post Audit and Oversight,the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure,and the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing.
Massachusetts House of Representatives' 2nd Barnstable district in the United States is one of 160 legislative districts included in the lower house of the Massachusetts General Court. It covers part of Barnstable County. Democrat Kip Diggs of Osterville has represented the district since 2021.
The 87th Massachusetts General Court,consisting of the Massachusetts Senate and the Massachusetts House of Representatives,met in 1866 during the governorship of Alexander H. Bullock. Joseph Adams Pond served as president of the Senate and James M. Stone served as speaker of the House.
The 90th Massachusetts General Court,consisting of the Massachusetts Senate and the Massachusetts House of Representatives,met in 1869 during the governorship of Republican William Claflin. George O. Brastow and Robert Carter Pitman served as presidents of the Senate and Harvey Jewell served as speaker of the House.
The 129th Massachusetts General Court,consisting of the Massachusetts Senate and the Massachusetts House of Representatives,met in 1882 during the governorship of John Davis Long. Robert R. Bishop served as president of the Senate and Charles J. Noyes served as speaker of the House of Representatives.
