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Massachusetts, State Representative, 4th Hampden

Massachusetts House of Representatives Fourth Hampden District
Current incumbentJohn C. Velis Democratic Party
Population41,094
Race92.77% White, 1.61% Black, 1.30% Asian
Ethnicity7.54% Hispanic

Massachusetts' Fourth Hampden state house district is represented by Democratic Representative John C. Velis.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 41,094 civilians reside within Massachusetts' Fourth Hampden state house district. Massachusetts state representatives represent an average of 40,923 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 39,682 residents.

About the office

Members of the Massachusetts House of Representatives serve two-year terms and are not subject to term limits. Massachusetts legislators assume office the first Wednesday in January after the election.

Qualifications

Article LXXI of the Massachusetts Constitution states: "Every representative, for one year at least immediately preceding his election, shall have been an inhabitant of the district for which he is chosen and shall cease to represent such district when he shall cease to be an inhabitant of the commonwealth."

Salaries

State legislators
SalaryPer diem
$62,548/yearNo per diem is paid.

Vacancies

If there is a vacancy in the house, a special election must be conducted to fill the vacant seat. The election must be held on the next regularly scheduled date on the election calendar. Local governments who conduct special elections receive reimbursement from the State Treasurer's office for all costs incurred.

Elections

2020

Elections for the office of Massachusetts House of Representatives will take place in 2020. The general election will be held on November 3, 2020. A primary is scheduled for September 1, 2020. The local filing deadline is May 5, 2020, and the state filing deadline is June 2, 2020.

2018

General election
General election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 4th Hampden District

Incumbent John Velis (D) won election in the general election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 4th Hampden District on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

John Velis (D)
99.1
11,734
Other/Write-in votes
0.9
101

Total votes: 11,835
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 4th Hampden District

Incumbent John Velis advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 4th Hampden District on September 4, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

John Velis (D)
100
1,881

Total votes: 1,881
Republican primary election

No Republican candidates ran in the primary.

2016

Elections for the Massachusetts House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on September 8, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 7, 2016.

Incumbent John Velis ran unopposed in the Massachusetts House of Representatives Fourth Hampden District general election.

Massachusetts House of Representatives, Fourth Hampden District General Election, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png John Velis Incumbent (unopposed)
Source: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth

Incumbent John Velis ran unopposed in the Massachusetts House of Representatives Fourth Hampden District Democratic Primary.

Massachusetts House of Representatives, Fourth Hampden District Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png John Velis Incumbent (unopposed)


2014

General election

Elections for the Massachusetts House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election was held on September 9, 2014, and a general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 3, 2014. Incumbent John C. Velis was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Dan Allie was unopposed in the Republican primary. Velis defeated Allie in the general election.

Massachusetts House of Representatives, Fourth Hampden District General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngJohn Velis Incumbent 58.9% 7,327
Republican Dan Allie 41.1% 5,111
Total Votes 12,438

Special election

John C. Velis (D) defeated Dan Allie (R) in the special election, which took place on April 1. Velis was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Allie was unopposed in the Republican primary.

The seat was vacant following Donald F. Humason, Jr.'s (R) election to the Massachusetts State Senate.

A special election for the position of Massachusetts House of Representatives Fourth Hampden District was called for April 1, with a primary on March 4. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was January 28.

Massachusetts House of Representatives, Fourth Hampden District, Special Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngJohn C. Velis 53.4% 2,697
Republican Dan Allie 46.6% 2,354
Total Votes 5,051

2012

Elections for the office of Massachusetts House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on September 6, 2012 and a general election on November 6, 2012. The signature-filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was May 29, 2012. Incumbent Donald Humason, Jr. (R) was unopposed in the general election and the Republican primary.

Campaign contributions

From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Massachusetts House of Representatives Fourth Hampden District raised a total of $99,322. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $24,831 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Massachusetts House of Representatives Fourth Hampden District

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $52,615 1 $52,615
2014 $9,235 2 $4,618
2012 * $37,472 1 $37,472
Total $99,322 4 $24,831
* Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district.