Dylan Fernandes is a Massachusetts State Senator representing the Plymouth and Barnstable District. A fourth-generation Falmouth resident of Portuguese and Puerto Rican descent, he previously served in the Massachusetts House from 2017 to 2025 representing Falmouth, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket. Over 30 of his bills have been signed into law.
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Dylan Fernandes
State SenateDemocrat
MA-MA SD-Plymouth and Barnstable State Senate
About
Family & Heritage
Fourth-generation Falmouth resident. Paternal great-grandparents came to Massachusetts from the Azores and Puerto Rico. Father Mario Fernandes owns a landscaping company; mother Tessa Lineaweaver of Woods Hole owns Flying Pig Pottery.
Political Career
Before Politics
Previously served in Massachusetts House of Representatives (2017-2025); over 30 bills signed into law; secured tens of millions in district funding
Education
B.S. Economics and Political Science, College of Charleston; M.P.A., Harvard University (Rappaport Scholar)
Key Issues & Priorities
Environmental protection
Affordable housing
Economic development
Opioid epidemic and mental health