Massachusetts' 2nd congressional district
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Massachusetts's 2nd congressional district - since January 3, 2013.
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| Current Representative | Jim McGovern (D–Worcester) |
| Cook PVI | D+9 |
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.
The shape of the district was changed for the elections of 2012, after Massachusetts congressional redistricting to reflect the 2010 census. The new district covers central Massachusetts, including much of Worcester County, and is largely the successor to the old 3rd District. Most of the old 2nd district, including Springfield, has been moved into the new 1st district.
Known as the 2nd Western District.
Known as the "Essex North" district.
Known as the "Essex South" district.
The Act of September 16, 1842 established the district on the North Shore and New Hampshire border, with the following municipalities:
"Parts of the counties of Bristol, Norfolk, and Plymouth."
During this decade, the district contained the following municipalities:
During this decade, the district contained the following municipalities:
During this decade, the district contained the following municipalities:
Resigned to become Mayor of Salem
Coordinates: 42°23′06″N 72°07′07″W / 42.38500°N 72.11861°W
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