Christopher Worrell is a member of the Democratic Party and represents the 5th Suffolk District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. He assumed office on January 4, 2023.
Born in Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., Worrell grew up with his brother, Brian Worrell, on Hewins Street in Dorchester. His parents had moved to Boston from the Caribbean. In his youth, he participated in METCO; later, he attended Bunker Hill Community College in Charlestown.
In September 2022, Worrell won the Democratic Party primary elections. The Boston Globe endorsed Worrell for the state house election. On March 18, 2023, he and his brother opened an office together at 5 Erie Street in Dorchester to provide community support. The office’s opening ceremony was attended by several local politicians. The office is open on weekdays from noon to 6pm.
Worrell supports efforts to fight racism and encourage diversity, a progressive tax, unions, expanded educational opportunities, affordable housing, and more public transit. He and his brother are also supporting a bill to reform Boston’s liquor license system.
Worrell, who is Black, lives with his wife, Suzette, and two kids, named Carter and Savannah. He is the brother of Brian Worrell, who is the city councilor for Boston District 4.
