Massachusetts has been a reliably Democratic state since 1988 and Hillary Clinton is expected to win the state’s 11 electoral votes.
Massachusetts Political Facts
Governor: Charlie Baker (Republican) – Current Term: 2015 – 2019
Senators:
U.S. Representatives: # of Representatives: 9
- Rep. Michael Capuano (Democrat) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Stephen Lynch (Democrat) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. James McGovern (Democrat) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Richard Neal (Democrat) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Niki Tsongas (Democrat) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. William Keating (Democrat) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Joseph Kennedy (Democrat) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Katherine Clark (Democrat) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Seth Moulton (Democrat) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
Electoral Votes: 11
Poll Hours – November 8th, 2016:
- Polls Open: 7 a.m.
- Polls Close: 8 p.m.
- Massachusetts Voting Information
- Notes: Municipalities may open polling places as early as 5:45 a.m. All polling places must remain open for at least 13 hours.[27]
Past Massachusetts Presidential Election Results
| Year | Democratic Candidate | % of Vote | Republican Candidate | % of Vote | ||
| 2012 | Obama | 61% | Romney | 38% |
| 2008 | Obama | 62% | McCain | 36% |
| 2004 | Kerry | 62% | Bush | 37% |
| 2000 | Gore | 60% | Bush | 33% |
| 1996 | Clinton | 62% | Dole | 28% |
| 1992 | Clinton | 48% | Bush | 29% |
| 1988 | Dukakis | 53% | Bush | 45% |
| 1984 | Mondale | 48% | Reagan | 51% |
| 1980 | Carter | 41% | Reagan | 42% |
| 1976 | Carter | 56% | Ford | 40% |
| 1972 | McGovern | 54% | Nixon | 45% |
| 1968 | Humphrey | 63% | Nixon | 33% |
| 1964 | Johnson | 76% | Goldwater | 23% |
| 1960 | Kennedy | 60% | Nixon | 40% |
Massachusetts State Facts
Population (2010 census): 6,547,629
Population Rank By State: 14
Population Growth Estimate (2010-2014): 3.0%
Capital: Boston
Largest City: Boston
State Nickname: Bay State; Old Colony State
