Governor’s Council · District 5

The Fifth District.

36 cities and towns across the Merrimack Valley and North Shore, connected by a shared voice on the Governor’s Council.

Eunice visiting Lawrence with an Entering Lawrence sign
Lawrence
Eunice holding an Entering Haverhill sign beside the river
Haverhill
Eunice holding an Entering Methuen sign downtown
Methuen

About your district

From river cities
to coastal towns.

The Fifth District brings together communities across Essex and Middlesex counties. It stretches from inland towns such as Pepperell and Dunstable to coastal communities such as Gloucester and Rockport.

Lawrence, Lowell, Haverhill, Methuen, and the district’s other cities and towns each contribute to the region’s character. Residents choose one Governor’s Councillor to represent the entire district.

Explore all 36 communities

Understanding the office

What does the
Governor’s Council do?

The Massachusetts Governor’s Council, also called the Executive Council, reviews certain actions of the Governor through a process called advice and consent.

Eight councillors are elected from districts for two-year terms. The Lieutenant Governor also serves on the Council.

Judges and court officials

Reviews the Governor’s nominees for judges and clerk-magistrates and votes on whether to confirm them.

Public appointments

Considers nominees for roles including the Parole Board and Appellate Tax Board, as well as notaries public and justices of the peace.

Pardons and commutations

Reviews and votes on pardons and commutations proposed by the Governor.

State treasury warrants

Provides advice and consent on warrants authorizing payments from the state treasury.

Learn more: Governor’s Council · Council structure and responsibilities

The communities we call home

All 36 communities.

The Fifth Governor’s Councillor District includes each of the following cities and towns.

  • Amesbury
  • Andover
  • Beverly
  • Boxford
  • Danvers
  • Dracut
  • Dunstable
  • Essex
  • Georgetown
  • Gloucester
  • Groveland
  • Hamilton
  • Haverhill
  • Ipswich
  • Lawrence
  • Lowell
  • Manchester-by-the-Sea
  • Merrimac
  • Methuen
  • Middleton
  • Newbury
  • Newburyport
  • North Andover
  • North Reading
  • Peabody
  • Pepperell
  • Rockport
  • Rowley
  • Salem
  • Salisbury
  • Tewksbury
  • Topsfield
  • Tyngsborough
  • Wenham
  • West Newbury
  • Wilmington

District boundaries: Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Where do I vote?

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