Hampden County, Massachusetts

Massachusetts Senate, Hampden and Hampshire District

One candidate is tracked for Massachusetts Senate, Hampden and Hampshire District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: John Christopher Velis. Candidate information follows official Hampden County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, John Christopher Velis, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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John Christopher Velis

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

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

Per the campaign site.

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Massachusetts Senate, Hampden and Hampshire District in 2026?

When is the Massachusetts Senate, Hampden and Hampshire District election in Massachusetts?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Massachusetts are on the Massachusetts election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Hampden County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Hampden County and state election office filings, last verified October 3, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

John Christopher Velis, full profile Official Massachusetts election office