Massachusetts
Population: 6,433,422
Size: 7,840 sq. miles
Primary election: Tues. Mar 4 2008
General election: Tues. Nov 4 2008
Last Presidential election results:
(Kerry) 62% v. 36.9%
Lower House
Total seats: 160
Party breakdown: 141D/19R
Term length: 2 years
Next Election: 2008
Upper House
Total seats: 40
Party breakdown: 35D/5R
Term length: 2 years
Next Election: 2008
Constitutional Offices
Governor: D
Lt. Governor: D
Secretary of State: D
Attorny General: D
Next election: 2010
Senate
Edward Kennedy (D)
Next election: 2012
Challengers:
John Kerry (D)
Next election: 2008
Challengers:
House of Representatives
Seats in house: 10
Party breakdown: 10(D)
Competitive districts:
Massachusetts Democratic Party
56 Roland St. North Lobby Suite 203 - Google Maps
Boston, MA 2129
(617) 776-2676
www.massdems.org
The State Legislature is responsible for creating both plans which must then be approved by the Governor.