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What Governor was re-elected in 1994 on one of the largest margins of victory ever in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts?

Bill Weld. Weld was first elected with a slim majority in 1990. In '94, Weld beat then State Rep. Mark Roosevelt with over 70% of the vote.

In which chamber is the "Sacred Cod of Massachusetts" hanging?

House of Representatives.

Approximately, how many people does a Massachusetts State Representative have in his or her constituency?

35,000. Divided up among 160 House districts.

What congressional district did former US House Speaker Tip O'Neill represent?

Eighth. The historic eighth district encompasses much of the city of Boston, as well as parts of Cambridge and Somerville. Joseph Kennedy also represented this district.

What position did William Bulger hold prior to being appointed President of the UMass system?

Senate President. Bulger was Senate President for quite a while before stepping down. Then Governor Weld rewarded Bulger with a job as UMASS President.

When was Ted Kennedy first elected to the Senate?

1962. Kennedy was first elected in 1962, and has held the seat continuously since.

How many Republican US congresspersons are there from Massachusetts?

0. There hasn't been a Republican elected to Congress in Massachusetts since 1996.

Who was the State Senate president in 2003?

Robert Travaglini. Tom Birmingham was President until stepping down to run for Governor. Travaglini, from East Boston, has since stepped up to the post.

Ronald Reagan never won in Massachusetts.

f. He actually won Massachusetts both times he ran for President. No other Republican since has been able to capture the state's 12 electoral votes or even come close to doing so.

What city was Calvin Coolidge from, and what position did he hold in Massachusetts prior to becoming Vice President, and then President?

Northampton and Governor. Though born in Vermont, Coolidge lived in Northampton in Western Massachusetts, was elected Governor, and was then on the Republican ticket with Harding in 1920 for Vice President.