Massachusetts' 1st congressional district
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Massachusetts's 1st congressional district - since January 3, 2013.
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| Current Representative | Richard Neal (D–Springfield) |
| Area | 3,101.14 sq mi (8,031.9 km2) |
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| Population (2000) | 634,479 |
| Median income | 50,210 |
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| Cook PVI | D+12 |
Massachusetts's 1st congressional district is located in western and central Massachusetts. The largest Massachusetts district in area, it covers about one-third of the state and is more rural than the rest. It has the state's highest point, Mount Greylock. The district includes the cities of Springfield, West Springfield, Pittsfield, Holyoke, and Westfield.
The shape of the district underwent some changes effective from the elections of 2012, after Massachusetts congressional redistricting to reflect the 2010 census. The entire Springfield area is included in the new 1st district, and the Worcester County areas of the old 1st district were split between the new 2nd and 3rd districts.
Richard Neal, a Democrat from Springfield, represents the district.
All of Berkshire County, all of Hampden County (except for Precinct 1A in Palmer), and the following towns and cities:
In Franklin County: Ashfield, Bernardston, Buckland, Charlemont, Colrain, Conway, Hawley, Heath, Leyden, Monroe, Rowe, and Shelburne.
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