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Massachusetts Facts & Resources
A starting point for exploring the Commonwealth, from the data and facts that define Massachusetts to the rights and tools that power civic life here.
Civic Tools
- Find Your LegislatorsLook up your state representative, state senator, and members of Congress by address or city.
- Massachusetts Civics ProjectThe six-stage guide to completing the civics project required of all Massachusetts public school students.
- How to Run for OfficeSteps for getting on the ballot for local, state, and federal office in Massachusetts.
- Get InvolvedWays to participate in civic life, from attending town meetings to student leadership programs.
- Further ResourcesPrimary sources, national civics organizations, and Massachusetts-specific links for going deeper.
Know Your Rights
- Your Rights as a Massachusetts ResidentYour legal protections in Massachusetts, from free speech and privacy to anti-discrimination law and immigrant rights.
- Diversity & Civil RightsMassachusetts’s civil rights history, protected classes under state law, and how to report discrimination.
- Public Records & FOIAHow to request records from federal agencies and state and local government under Massachusetts public records law.
Massachusetts at a Glance
Support & Crisis Resources
If you or someone you know is facing a mental health crisis, domestic violence, substance use, or another urgent situation, trained counselors are available around the clock through Massachusetts’s network of emergency hotlines, free and confidential.
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