FALMOUTH – On Monday, State Representative Dylan Fernandes announced his campaign to become the next State Senator for the Plymouth and Barnstable district. “I am running for State Senate to bring new energy to the role and legislative experience working to make Massachusetts a more affordable place to live for middle and low income people,” said Fernandes. “The Plymouth and Barnstable seat is my hometown district – I grew up here and love it here. I plan to travel the district to listen to your cares and concerns and learn about how I can help; you can reach out to me personally anytime at 508-257-1174.
First elected at age 26, Fernandes was the second-youngest legislator elected to the Massachusetts House. In his six years as State Representative, he has been a champion for working people, the environment, and making Massachusetts a more affordable place to live for middle- and low-income people. An unwavering advocate for clean air and water, Fernandes believes strongly in holding Holtec responsible for environmental and public health negligence.
A fourth generation Plymouth and Barnstable District resident and son of two local small business owners, his great grandparents immigrated to the United States from the Azores before settling in Falmouth to work as strawberry farmers. Dylan earned his bachelor’s degree with a double major in Economics and Political Science from the College of Charleston and a Master of Public Administration at Harvard University where he was a Rappaport Scholar.
Representative Fernandes has served in the legislature since 2017 where he has focused on environmental protection, advancing affordable housing, and addressing the opioid and heroin epidemic. At a time when politics is too often focused on sound bites and tweets, Fernandes focuses on results: 30 of his bills have been signed into law, he has passed dozens more amendments, and has secured tens of millions of dollars in funding for the district. He serves as the Vice Chair of the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources and has seats on the Committee on Ways and Means, the Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities & Energy, and the Committee on Global Warming and Climate Change. The Plymouth and Barnstable seat is currently held by Susan Moran who is leaving to run for Superior Court Clerk.