First Lady of Massachusetts

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The First Lady of Massachusetts is the informal title traditionally given to the spouse of the sitting governor of Massachusetts, who often engages in public service, advocacy, and ceremonial duties on behalf of the state.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf ceremonial position
informal title
appliesToJurisdiction Commonwealth of Massachusetts NERFINISHED
associatedWith Governor of Massachusetts
category Ceremonial roles in the United States
Massachusetts politics
Spouses of state governors of the United States
country United States of America
follows election of the Governor of Massachusetts
hasAlternativeName First Spouse of Massachusetts
Governor’s spouse of Massachusetts
hasGenderedForm First Gentleman of Massachusetts
hasNoFormalSalary true
isDependentOn marital status of the governor
isNot constitutionally defined office
elected office
isPartOf political culture of Massachusetts
isSometimesHeldBy husband of the sitting governor of Massachusetts
isTitleHeldBy spouse of the Governor of Massachusetts
isUsuallyHeldBy wife of the sitting governor of Massachusetts
languageOfTitle English
mayBeVacantWhen governor is unmarried
governor’s spouse does not perform public role
mediaCoverage state-level political and social news
officeHolderRole spouse of the sitting governor
oftenFocusesOn arts and culture promotion
children and families issues
education initiatives
health and wellness initiatives
participatesIn community outreach events
inaugural ceremonies of the Governor of Massachusetts
state dinners and receptions
positionInGovernment unofficial role
residence Boston, Massachusetts
Massachusetts Governor’s Mansion NERFINISHED
scopeOfInfluence statewide
supports policy-related awareness campaigns
symbolizes informal leadership in civic and charitable life of Massachusetts
termLength concurrent with term of Governor of Massachusetts
typicalActivity advocacy
ceremonial duties
hosting events at the governor’s residence
public service
representation of the state at official events
support of charitable organizations
usedSince 19th century (approximate, informal usage)

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Ann Romney positionHeld First Lady of Massachusetts
Lauren Baker positionHeld First Lady of Massachusetts