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Legislators
Who Represents Salem
Salem has a single State Representative covering the entire city, the 7th Essex District encompasses only Salem, so every resident shares the same state rep. For the State Senate, Salem is part of the Second Essex District alongside Beverly, Danvers, and Peabody. At the federal level, Salem falls within Massachusetts’ 6th Congressional District.
State Senator
Democrat · Second Essex District
Senator Joan B. Lovely
| District | Second Essex — Beverly, Danvers, Peabody, and Salem |
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| In office | January 2013 (6th term) |
| Role | Assistant Majority Leader; Chair, Senate Committee on Rules |
| Phone | 617-722-1410 |
| joan.lovely@masenate.gov | |
| Office | Room 413-D, 24 Beacon Street, Boston MA 02133 |
| Website | senatorjoanlovely.com |
State Representative
Democrat · 7th Essex District
Representative Manny Cruz
| District | 7th Essex — the city of Salem |
|---|---|
| Phone | 617-722-2011 |
| Manny.Cruz@mahouse.gov | |
| Office | Room 146, 24 Beacon Street, Boston MA 02133 |
Find Your Exact Legislator
Ward lines and street-level district boundaries can sometimes split blocks. Use these tools to confirm exactly which districts apply to your address.
In Washington
Salem is represented in the U.S. House by Seth Moulton (D), Massachusetts’ 6th Congressional District, which covers nearly all of Essex County. Moulton, a Salem resident, has served the district since 2015. Massachusetts’ two U.S. Senators are Elizabeth Warren (D) and Ed Markey (D).
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