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Massachusetts, State Senate, 2nd Hampden & Hampshire

Massachusetts State Senate Second Hampden & Hampshire District
Current incumbentDonald F. Humason, Jr. Republican Party
Population157,632
Race79.07% White, 1.89% Black, 1.57% Asian, 0.43% Native American, 0.14% Other, 0.14% Two or More Races, 0.03% Pacific Islander
Ethnicity83.30% Non-Hispanic, 16.70% Hispanic

Massachusetts' Second Hampden & Hampshire state senate district is represented by Republican Senator Donald F. Humason, Jr.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 157,632 civilians reside within Massachusetts' Second Hampden & Hampshire state senate district. Massachusetts state senators represent an average of 163,691 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 158,727 residents.

About the office

Members of the Massachusetts State Senate 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 senate, 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

A special election for the Second Hampden & Hampshire District of the Massachusetts State Senate will take place on March 31, 2020. A primary will be held on March 3, 2020. The filing deadline for candidates is January 21, 2020.

The special election was called after Donald Humason Jr. (R) announced his resignation, effective January 6, 2020, to become the mayor of Westfield.

General election

The primary will occur on March 3, 2020. The general election will occur on March 31, 2020. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Democratic primary election

There are no candidates on the ballot in the Democratic primary at this time.

Republican primary election
Special Republican primary for Massachusetts State Senate 2nd Hampden and Hampshire District

John Cain is running in the special Republican primary for Massachusetts State Senate 2nd Hampden and Hampshire District on March 3, 2020.

Candidate

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John Cain (R)


2018

General election
General election for Massachusetts State Senate 2nd Hampden and Hampshire District

Incumbent Donald Humason Jr. (R) won election in the general election for Massachusetts State Senate 2nd Hampden and Hampshire District on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Donald Humason Jr. (R)
97.9
45,300
Other/Write-in votes
2.1
957

Total votes: 46,257
Democratic primary election

No Democratic candidates ran in the primary.

Republican primary election
Republican primary for Massachusetts State Senate 2nd Hampden and Hampshire District

Incumbent Donald Humason Jr. advanced from the Republican primary for Massachusetts State Senate 2nd Hampden and Hampshire District on September 4, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Donald Humason Jr. (R)
100
5,818

Total votes: 5,818

2016

Elections for the Massachusetts State Senate 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 Donald F. Humason, Jr. defeated Jerome Parker-O'Grady in the Massachusetts State Senate Second Hampden & Hampshire District general election.

Massachusetts State Senate, Second Hampden & Hampshire District General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Donald F. Humason, Jr. Incumbent 59.54% 43,097
Democratic Jerome Parker-O'Grady 40.46% 29,285
Total Votes 72,382
Source: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth

Jerome Parker-O'Grady ran unopposed in the Massachusetts State Senate Second Hampden & Hampshire District Democratic Primary.

Massachusetts State Senate, Second Hampden & Hampshire District Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Jerome Parker-O'Grady (unopposed)

Incumbent Donald F. Humason, Jr. ran unopposed in the Massachusetts State Senate Second Hampden & Hampshire District Republican Primary.

Massachusetts State Senate, Second Hampden & Hampshire District Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Donald F. Humason, Jr. Incumbent (unopposed)

2014

Elections for the Massachusetts State Senate 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. Patrick Leahy defeated Christopher Hopewell in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Donald Humason, Jr. was unopposed in the Republican primary. Humason defeated Leahy in the general election.

Massachusetts State Senate Second Hampden & Hampshire District, General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngDonald Humason, Jr. Incumbent 54.3% 27,817
Democratic Patrick Leahy 41.6% 21,275
None Blank Votes 4% 2,059
None All Others 0.1% 32
Total Votes 51,183

Massachusetts State Senate, Second Hampden & Hampshire District Democratic Primary, 2014

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngPatrick Leahy 70.8% 6,589
Christopher Hopewell 29.2% 2,716
Total Votes 9,305

2013

Donald F. Humason, Jr. (R) won election in the special election for Massachusetts State Senate 2nd Hampden and Hampshire District. The seat was vacant following Michael Knapik's (R) resignation to become the executive director of advancement at Westfield State University. Humason defeated Michael Franco in the October 8 Republican primary and defeated David K. Bartley (D) in the special election, which took place on November 5, 2013. Bartley was unopposed in the Democratic primary.

Massachusetts State Senate, 2nd Hampden and Hampshire District, Special Election, 2013

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngDonald F. Humason, Jr. 52.6% 18,128
Democratic David K. Bartley 47.4% 16,314
Total Votes 34,442

Massachusetts State Senate, 2nd Hampden and Hampshire District Republican Primary, 2013

Massachusetts State Senate, 2nd Hampden and Hampshire District Democratic Primary, 2013

2012

Elections for the office of Massachusetts State Senate 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 Michael Knapik (R) was unopposed in the general election and the Republican primary.

Campaign contributions

From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Massachusetts State Senate Second Hampden & Hampshire District raised a total of $372,887. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $62,148 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Massachusetts State Senate Second Hampden & Hampshire District

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $117,783 2 $58,892
2014 $136,077 3 $45,359
2012 * $119,027 1 $119,027
Total $372,887 6 $62,148
* Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district.