Christopher Hendricks is a Democratic member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, serving the 11th Bristol District, which encompasses parts of New Bedford and previously Acushnet before redistricting placed it entirely within New Bedford as a minority-majority district. Sworn in on January 2, 2019, he was reelected and took office for a second term in 2021. An attorney from New Bedford, Hendricks represents constituents on issues like education funding, health, economic development, support for frontline workers, and the opioid crisis. Notable achievements include serving on the Gateway Cities Caucus and Portuguese-American Caucus, and introducing 2025 legislation to prohibit commercial octopus farming and sales in Massachusetts due to animal welfare concerns. He practices workers' compensation law at Keches Law Group.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: B.A. in history from Temple University; J.D. from University of Massachusetts School of Law .
• Political Experience: Elected in 2018 to represent the 11th Bristol District; focuses on local concerns in New Bedford's North End and surrounding areas; active in caucuses addressing urban and cultural issues.