The Delegation

☭ The Cape Cod Soviet — 194th General Court of the Commonwealth

Seven legislators represent Cape Cod and the Islands in the Massachusetts General Court. Five Democrats, two Republicans. Their votes shape housing policy, tax rates, energy costs, immigration enforcement, and environmental regulation for every resident on the Cape. Below is what the Politburo would prefer you not look up.

All links go directly to official state sources. Campaign finance data from the Office of Campaign and Political Finance (OCPF). Legislative profiles from malegislature.gov.

House of Representatives

Rep. Christopher Flanagan

1st Barnstable • Democrat

Covers Bourne, Falmouth, and Sandwich. Freshman legislator elected in 2024 special election. Committees TBD.

Rep. Kip Diggs

2nd Barnstable • Democrat

Covers Barnstable (Hyannis). First Black representative elected from Cape Cod (2022). Sits on the Joint Committee on Housing and the Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts, and Cultural Development.

Rep. David Vieira

3rd Barnstable • Republican

Covers Falmouth (part) and Mashpee. Veteran legislator, first elected 2010. Sits on the Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs and the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. Known for bipartisan approach on environmental issues.

Rep. Hadley Luddy

4th Barnstable • Democrat

Covers Dennis, Harwich, and Yarmouth (part). Elected 2024. Committees TBD. Yarmouth voters should note this is their representative in the People’s Legislature — track her votes accordingly.

Rep. Steven Xiarhos

5th Barnstable • Republican

Covers Brewster, Chatham, Dennis (part), Orleans, and Yarmouth (part). Elected 2022. Gold Star father — son Alexander killed in Afghanistan, 2009. Former Yarmouth Deputy Police Chief. Sits on the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security. Vocal on immigration enforcement and public safety legislation.

Rep. Thomas Moakley

Barnstable, Dukes & Nantucket • Democrat

Covers Eastham, Provincetown, Truro, Wellfleet, plus Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. Largest geographic district on the Cape — also the most seasonal. Sits on the Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government. Housing and short-term rental policy directly impacts his constituency.

Senate

Sen. Dylan Fernandes

Plymouth & Barnstable • Democrat

Cape Cod’s sole state senator. Previously served in the House (2018-2024) before winning the Senate seat vacated by Julian Cyr. Young, ambitious, and well-funded. Chairs the Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts, and Cultural Development. Key votes on housing, cannabis regulation, and climate policy affect every town on the Cape.

How to Use This Information

★ Track their votes: Click “Legislative Profile” to see every bill they’ve sponsored, co-sponsored, or voted on.

★ Follow the money: Click “OCPF Filings” to see who’s funding their campaigns — every dollar, every donor, every PAC.

★ Attend hearings: Check the Legislature Events Calendar for upcoming committee hearings where you can testify.

★ Contact them: Every legislator profile includes their State House office phone number and email. They work for you. Remind them.

Party breakdown: 5 Democrats, 2 Republicans. All Cape Cod House seats plus the Senate seat. The Politburo maintains a comfortable majority.