Senator Dylan Fernandes
Representing Plymouth and Barnstable District — including Cape Cod, the Islands, and South Shore — in the Massachusetts State Senate
Contact Information
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | (617) 722-1330 |
| Office | State House, Room 511 24 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02133 |
| Party | Democrat |
Leadership & Role
Senator Fernandes serves as Senate Majority Whip in the 194th General Court (2025–2026). He was first elected to the Massachusetts House in 2016 representing the Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket district — a constituency that included all of Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket. In 2024, he won election to the State Senate for the Plymouth and Barnstable District.
His legislative focus areas include clean energy and offshore wind, coastal resilience, housing affordability, fisheries protection, and environmental policy. He has been a leading advocate for the offshore wind industry and Cape Cod’s fishing communities.
Committee Assignments — 194th General Court
Plymouth and Barnstable Senate District
The Plymouth and Barnstable Senate District covers the Upper Cape communities of Barnstable, Sandwich, Bourne, Wareham, and Carver, along with portions of Plymouth County. Senator Fernandes also represented the full Cape and Islands (including Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket) during his years in the House.
Key Cape Cod Legislation Filed (194th Session)
S.xxx — Offshore Wind Fisheries Protection
Protects fishing access and livelihoods during offshore wind development in New England waters
S.xxx — Coastal Resilience Fund
Establishes dedicated funding for coastal erosion mitigation and climate adaptation for shoreline communities
S.xxx — Seasonal Worker Housing
Addresses housing shortages for seasonal workers on Cape Cod and the Islands
S.xxx — Bourne and Sagamore Bridge Replacement
State-level support and funding advocacy for Cape Cod Canal bridge replacement projects
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