- Share on WeChat
-
| Massachusetts State Senate Second Hampden & Hampshire District | ||
| Current incumbent | Donald F. Humason, Jr.  | |
| Population | 157,632 | |
| Race | 79.07% White, 1.89% Black, 1.57% Asian, 0.43% Native American, 0.14% Other, 0.14% Two or More Races, 0.03% Pacific Islander | |
| Ethnicity | 83.30% 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.
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.
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."
| State legislators | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $62,548/year | No per diem is paid. |
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.
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.
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.
There are no candidates on the ballot in the Democratic primary at this time.
John Cain is running in the special Republican primary for Massachusetts State Senate 2nd Hampden and Hampshire District on March 3, 2020.
Candidate |
||
|
|
John Cain (R) | |
|
|
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 |
No Democratic candidates ran in the primary.
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 |
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 |  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 | ||||
Massachusetts State Senate, Second Hampden & Hampshire District Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jerome Parker-O'Grady (unopposed) |
Massachusetts State Senate, Second Hampden & Hampshire District Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Donald F. Humason, Jr. Incumbent (unopposed) |
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 | Donald 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 |
|---|---|---|
|
Patrick Leahy |
70.8% | 6,589 |
| Christopher Hopewell | 29.2% | 2,716 |
| Total Votes | 9,305 | |
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 | Donald 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
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Donald F. Humason, Jr. |
87.3% | 3,376 |
| Michael Franco | 12.7% | 491 |
| Total Votes | 3,867 | |
Massachusetts State Senate, 2nd Hampden and Hampshire District Democratic Primary, 2013
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
David K. Bartley |
51.9% | 3,386 |
| Michael A. Tautznik | 48.1% | 3,144 |
| Total Votes | 6,530 | |
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.
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. | ||||
