State Senator Fernandes represents Plymouth, Falmouth, Pembroke, Plympton,
Bourne, Sandwich, Mashpee, and Kingston in the Massachusetts Senate where he is
focused on protecting the environment, advancing housing that people can actually
afford, supporting economic development, and addressing the opioid epidemic and
mental health. He served Falmouth, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket in the
Massachusetts House of Representatives from 2017-2025.
Fernandes focuses on results: over 30 of his bills have been signed into law, he has
passed dozens more amendments, and has secured tens of millions of dollars in
funding for the district. First elected at 26, Fernandes was the second-youngest
legislator serving in the Massachusetts House in his inaugural session. An unwavering
advocate for clean air and water, Fernandes believes strongly in holding Holtec
responsible for environmental and public health negligence. The first legislation he
passed through the House was a bill signing Massachusetts onto the Paris Climate
Agreement and the latest bill he passed gave veterans priority in our shelter system.
Dylan was the first person Maura Healey hired on her 2014 campaign for Attorney
General. He served in the Attorney General’s Office, the states' chief law enforcement
agency, fighting discrimination in the Civil Rights Division and later serving as digital
director for the office.
A fourth generation Cape & Islands resident and the son of two small business owners,
his great grandparents immigrated to the United States from the Azores before settling
in Falmouth to work as strawberry farmers. Dylan earned his bachelor's degree with a
double major in Economics and Political Science from the College of Charleston and a
Master’s in Public Administration at Harvard University where he was a Rappaport
Scholar.