Massachusetts House of Representatives' 2nd Worcester district

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/massachusetts-house-of-representatives--2nd-worcester-district

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1. How big is Massachusetts House of Representatives' 2nd Worcester district?A defined portion of Worcester County, Massachusetts
2. How heavy is Massachusetts House of Representatives' 2nd Worcester district?160
3. What is the governing body?Massachusetts House of Representatives
4. What is the current incumbent?Jon Zlotnik (Democrat)
5. What is the 2nd Worcester district in Massachusetts?It is one of 160 areas that choose a representative for the state House. The district covers part of Worcester County and lets residents elect one person to speak for them.
6. Who is the current representative for the 2nd Worcester district?Jon Zlotnik, a Democrat, has been the representative since 2013.

Bicameral Legislature: A government legislative body with two chambers or houses, like the Massachusetts General Court.
Representative Democracy: A system of government where citizens elect officials to make decisions on their behalf.
Constituency: The body of voters who elect a representative.