Hampden County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Anthony D. Gulluni (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for District Attorney, Hampden District.

Incumbent Anthony Gulluni is unopposed in September and November, per GBH.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Rosemary A. Saccomani (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Register of Probate, Hampden County.

The only certified candidate in either party.

Paul W. Mark Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Regional school education finance reform
• Rural community development and utility regulation
• Campaign finance reform

Per the campaign site.

About Paul W. Mark

Paul W. Mark is the Massachusetts state senator for the Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin and Hampshire District, based in Pittsfield, according to the Legislature's official website. Mark has sponsored legislation on regional school finance reform, rural community development, and utility regulation across western Massachusetts. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Paul W. Mark (Democratic), Gabriel Greenspan (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts Senate, Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin and Hampshire District; Paul W. Mark is the sitting member, per the Massachusetts Senate's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Nominees were chosen at the September 1, 2026 primary or, where only one candidate qualified for a party, print unopposed; Massachusetts elects this seat by plurality vote. At least one party's nominee here won its primary as a write-in candidate; the Secretary of the Commonwealth's certified November candidate list (not yet published) is the check for that seat's final field. Unenrolled and third-party candidates who qualify by nomination paper are not reflected in primary results and are not yet available from a certified source; check the Secretary of the Commonwealth's November list once published. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Adam Gomez Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Education and student rights
• Housing and tenant protections
• Criminal justice reform

Per the campaign site.

About Adam Gomez

Adam Gomez is the Massachusetts state senator for the Hampden District, based in the Hampden district, according to the Legislature's official website. Gomez has sponsored more than 60 bills on education, housing and tenant protections, and criminal justice reform. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Adam Gomez (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts Senate, Hampden District; Adam Gomez is the sitting member, per the Massachusetts Senate's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Nominees were chosen at the September 1, 2026 primary or, where only one candidate qualified for a party, print unopposed; Massachusetts elects this seat by plurality vote. Unenrolled and third-party candidates who qualify by nomination paper are not reflected in primary results and are not yet available from a certified source; check the Secretary of the Commonwealth's November list once published. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

John Christopher Velis Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Veterans' benefits and services
• Education accessibility
• Public health and mental health, substance use and recovery services

Per the campaign site.

About John Christopher Velis

John Christopher Velis is the Massachusetts state senator for the Hampden and Hampshire District, based in the Hampden and Hampshire district, according to the Legislature's official website. Velis has sponsored more than 70 bills covering education accessibility, veterans' benefits, and public health during the current legislative session. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

John Christopher Velis (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts Senate, Hampden and Hampshire District; John Christopher Velis is the sitting member, per the Massachusetts Senate's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Nominees were chosen at the September 1, 2026 primary or, where only one candidate qualified for a party, print unopposed; Massachusetts elects this seat by plurality vote. Unenrolled and third-party candidates who qualify by nomination paper are not reflected in primary results and are not yet available from a certified source; check the Secretary of the Commonwealth's November list once published. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Jacob R. Oliveira Democratic Incumbent

Jacob R. Oliveira is the Democratic nominee for Massachusetts Senate, Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of the Commonwealth's September 1, 2026 primary results. Jacob R. Oliveira is a sitting member for the district, per the Massachusetts Senate's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Oliveira is the sitting state senator for the Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester District, per Massachusetts Legislature member directory. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Jacob R. Oliveira (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts Senate, Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester District; Jacob R. Oliveira is the sitting member, per the Massachusetts Senate's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Nominees were chosen at the September 1, 2026 primary or, where only one candidate qualified for a party, print unopposed; Massachusetts elects this seat by plurality vote. Unenrolled and third-party candidates who qualify by nomination paper are not reflected in primary results and are not yet available from a certified source; check the Secretary of the Commonwealth's November list once published. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Ryan C. Fattman Republican Incumbent

Ryan C. Fattman is the Republican nominee for Massachusetts Senate, Worcester and Hampden District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of the Commonwealth's September 1, 2026 primary results. Ryan C. Fattman is a sitting member for the district, per the Massachusetts Senate's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Fattman is the sitting state senator for the Worcester and Hampden District, per Massachusetts Legislature member directory. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Ryan C. Fattman (Republican) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts Senate, Worcester and Hampden District; Ryan C. Fattman is the sitting member, per the Massachusetts Senate's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Nominees were chosen at the September 1, 2026 primary or, where only one candidate qualified for a party, print unopposed; Massachusetts elects this seat by plurality vote. Unenrolled and third-party candidates who qualify by nomination paper are not reflected in primary results and are not yet available from a certified source; check the Secretary of the Commonwealth's November list once published. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Carlos Gonzalez Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Consumer protection and housing assistance
• Judicial reform
• Workforce development

Per the campaign site.

About Carlos Gonzalez

Carlos Gonzalez is the Massachusetts state representative for the 10th Hampden District, based in Springfield, according to the Legislature's official website. Gonzalez serves as Third Division Chair and has sponsored legislation on consumer protection, housing assistance, and workforce development for the Springfield area. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Carlos Gonzalez (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 10th Hampden District; Carlos Gonzalez is the sitting member, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Nominees were chosen at the September 1, 2026 primary or, where only one candidate qualified for a party, print unopposed; Massachusetts elects this seat by plurality vote. Unenrolled and third-party candidates who qualify by nomination paper are not reflected in primary results and are not yet available from a certified source; check the Secretary of the Commonwealth's November list once published. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Bud L. Williams Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Healthcare equity and health disparities
• Criminal justice reform, including expungement of marijuana convictions
• Economic development for small businesses

Per the campaign site.

About Bud L. Williams

Bud L. Williams is the Massachusetts state representative for the 11th Hampden District, based in Springfield, according to the Legislature's official website. Williams has sponsored legislation on healthcare equity, criminal justice reform, and small business economic development in Springfield. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Bud L. Williams (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 11th Hampden District; Bud L. Williams is the sitting member, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Nominees were chosen at the September 1, 2026 primary or, where only one candidate qualified for a party, print unopposed; Massachusetts elects this seat by plurality vote. Unenrolled and third-party candidates who qualify by nomination paper are not reflected in primary results and are not yet available from a certified source; check the Secretary of the Commonwealth's November list once published. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Housing and zoning reform
• Healthcare coverage, including dental and pharmaceutical benefits
• Broadband infrastructure

Per the campaign site.

About Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr.

Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. is the Massachusetts state representative for the 12th Hampden District, based in Springfield, according to the Legislature's official website. Puppolo has sponsored legislation on housing and zoning reform, healthcare coverage, and broadband infrastructure for Springfield-area constituents. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 12th Hampden District; Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. is the sitting member, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Nominees were chosen at the September 1, 2026 primary or, where only one candidate qualified for a party, print unopposed; Massachusetts elects this seat by plurality vote. Unenrolled and third-party candidates who qualify by nomination paper are not reflected in primary results and are not yet available from a certified source; check the Secretary of the Commonwealth's November list once published. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Todd M. Smola Republican Incumbent

Todd M. Smola has represented the 1st Hampden District in the Massachusetts House since 2005. He previously served as a Palmer selectman, including two years as chairman, and holds a bachelor's degree from Westfield State College, according to his official legislative biography. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Todd M. Smola (Republican) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 1st Hampden District; Todd M. Smola is the sitting member, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Nominees were chosen at the September 1, 2026 primary or, where only one candidate qualified for a party, print unopposed; Massachusetts elects this seat by plurality vote. Unenrolled and third-party candidates who qualify by nomination paper are not reflected in primary results and are not yet available from a certified source; check the Secretary of the Commonwealth's November list once published. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Brian M. Ashe Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Education policy and consumer protection
• Retirement systems and municipal governance
• Services for deaf and hard-of-hearing children

Per the campaign site.

About Brian M. Ashe

Brian M. Ashe is the Massachusetts state representative for the 2nd Hampden District, based in Longmeadow, according to the Legislature's official website. Ashe has sponsored legislation on education policy, consumer protection, and services for deaf and hard-of-hearing children. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Brian M. Ashe (Democratic), Peter Warren (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 2nd Hampden District; Brian M. Ashe is the sitting member, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Nominees were chosen at the September 1, 2026 primary or, where only one candidate qualified for a party, print unopposed; Massachusetts elects this seat by plurality vote. Unenrolled and third-party candidates who qualify by nomination paper are not reflected in primary results and are not yet available from a certified source; check the Secretary of the Commonwealth's November list once published. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Nicholas A. Boldyga Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

• Food safety regulation and homeschooling policy
• Immigration enforcement cooperation
• Taxation matters

Per the campaign site.

About Nicholas A. Boldyga

Nicholas A. Boldyga is the Massachusetts state representative for the 3rd Hampden District, based in Southwick, according to the Legislature's official website. Boldyga has sponsored roughly 20 bills covering food safety regulation, homeschooling policy, and taxation during the 194th General Court. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Thomas D. Hendrickson (Democratic), Nicholas A. Boldyga (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 3rd Hampden District; Nicholas A. Boldyga is the sitting member, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Nominees were chosen at the September 1, 2026 primary or, where only one candidate qualified for a party, print unopposed; Massachusetts elects this seat by plurality vote. Unenrolled and third-party candidates who qualify by nomination paper are not reflected in primary results and are not yet available from a certified source; check the Secretary of the Commonwealth's November list once published. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Kelly W. Pease Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

• Education policy, including gifted student programs and teacher licensure
• Veterans' affairs
• Battery storage facility and hunting regulations

Per the campaign site.

About Kelly W. Pease

Kelly W. Pease is the Massachusetts state representative for the 4th Hampden District, based in Westfield, according to the Legislature's official website. Pease has sponsored legislation on gifted education programs, teacher licensure requirements, and veterans' affairs. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Colby Walshe Hoffman (Democratic), Kelly W. Pease (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 4th Hampden District; Kelly W. Pease is the sitting member, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Nominees were chosen at the September 1, 2026 primary or, where only one candidate qualified for a party, print unopposed; Massachusetts elects this seat by plurality vote. Unenrolled and third-party candidates who qualify by nomination paper are not reflected in primary results and are not yet available from a certified source; check the Secretary of the Commonwealth's November list once published. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Patricia A. Duffy Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Public health initiatives, including oral health access
• Agricultural programs, including urban farming
• Climate change adaptation and education funding

Per the campaign site.

About Patricia A. Duffy

Patricia A. Duffy is the Massachusetts state representative for the 5th Hampden District, based in Holyoke, according to the Legislature's official website. Duffy has sponsored legislation on public health, agricultural programs, and climate adaptation for Holyoke. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Patricia A. Duffy (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 5th Hampden District; Patricia A. Duffy is the sitting member, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Nominees were chosen at the September 1, 2026 primary or, where only one candidate qualified for a party, print unopposed; Massachusetts elects this seat by plurality vote. Unenrolled and third-party candidates who qualify by nomination paper are not reflected in primary results and are not yet available from a certified source; check the Secretary of the Commonwealth's November list once published. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Michael James Finn Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Cannabis research and disability rights
• Child advocacy and consumer protection
• Labor safety and transportation

Per the campaign site.

About Michael James Finn

Michael James Finn is the Massachusetts state representative for the 6th Hampden District, based in West Springfield, according to the Legislature's official website. Finn has sponsored legislation on cannabis research, disability rights, and child advocacy for West Springfield. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Michael James Finn (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 6th Hampden District; Michael James Finn is the sitting member, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Nominees were chosen at the September 1, 2026 primary or, where only one candidate qualified for a party, print unopposed; Massachusetts elects this seat by plurality vote. Unenrolled and third-party candidates who qualify by nomination paper are not reflected in primary results and are not yet available from a certified source; check the Secretary of the Commonwealth's November list once published. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Aaron L. Saunders Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Regional equity in state funding for western Massachusetts
• Open space protection and land conservation
• Transition to a carbon-neutral, renewable energy grid

Per the campaign site.

About Aaron L. Saunders

Aaron L. Saunders is the Democratic nominee for Massachusetts House, 7th Hampden District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of the Commonwealth's September 1, 2026 primary results. Aaron L. Saunders is a sitting member for the district, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Represents the 7th Hampden District, covering Belchertown, Ludlow, and several western Massachusetts towns, per candidate campaign site.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

Aaron L. Saunders (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 7th Hampden District; Aaron L. Saunders is the sitting member, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Nominees were chosen at the September 1, 2026 primary or, where only one candidate qualified for a party, print unopposed; Massachusetts elects this seat by plurality vote. Unenrolled and third-party candidates who qualify by nomination paper are not reflected in primary results and are not yet available from a certified source; check the Secretary of the Commonwealth's November list once published. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Shirley B. Arriaga Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Anti-bullying programs in schools
• A four-day work week pilot initiative
• Veterans' services expansion

Per the campaign site.

About Shirley B. Arriaga

Shirley B. Arriaga is the Massachusetts state representative for the 8th Hampden District, based in Chicopee, according to the Legislature's official website. Arriaga has sponsored legislation on anti-bullying programs, a four-day work week pilot, and veterans' services for Chicopee. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Shirley B. Arriaga (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 8th Hampden District; Shirley B. Arriaga is the sitting member, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Nominees were chosen at the September 1, 2026 primary or, where only one candidate qualified for a party, print unopposed; Massachusetts elects this seat by plurality vote. Unenrolled and third-party candidates who qualify by nomination paper are not reflected in primary results and are not yet available from a certified source; check the Secretary of the Commonwealth's November list once published. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Orlando Ramos Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

• Affordable housing, including accessory dwelling units and first-time homebuyer tax credits
• Small business and commercial tenant protections
• Election law modernization, including same-day registration

Per the campaign site.

About Orlando Ramos

Orlando Ramos is the Massachusetts state representative for the 9th Hampden District, based in Springfield, according to the Legislature's official website. Ramos has sponsored 28 bills on affordable housing, small business support, and election law modernization for Springfield. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Orlando Ramos (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 9th Hampden District; Orlando Ramos is the sitting member, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Nominees were chosen at the September 1, 2026 primary or, where only one candidate qualified for a party, print unopposed; Massachusetts elects this seat by plurality vote. Unenrolled and third-party candidates who qualify by nomination paper are not reflected in primary results and are not yet available from a certified source; check the Secretary of the Commonwealth's November list once published. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.