Hampshire County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

David E. Sullivan (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for District Attorney, Northwestern District.

David E. Sullivan

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

• A community prosecution model blending fair prosecutions, crime prevention, and law enforcement partnerships

Per his office biography.

About David E. Sullivan

David E. Sullivan is an Easthampton attorney serving as Northwestern District Attorney, the chief law enforcement officer for Hampshire and Franklin counties and the town of Athol, since 2011, per his office biography. He was chief administrator of the Hampshire Probate and Family Court and spent 16 years in private practice before his election, per the office biography; he co-founded the Children's Advocacy Center of Franklin County and North Quabbin. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the certified ballot is the only verifiable source for David E. Sullivan.

Incumbent David Sullivan is unopposed in September and November, per GBH. The district covers Franklin and Hampshire counties and part of Worcester County.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Mark Smith Ames (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Register of Probate, Hampshire County.

The only certified candidate in either party.

Paul W. Mark

DemocraticIncumbent

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.

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.

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

DemocraticIncumbent

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.

Joanne M. Comerford

DemocraticIncumbent

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

Joanne M. Comerford (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts Senate, Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester District; Joanne M. Comerford 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.

Peter J. Durant

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

• Relief for homeowners affected by crumbling concrete foundations
• Fiscal responsibility and opposing tax increases
• Equitable state funding formulas for small towns and schools

Per the campaign site.

About Peter J. Durant

Peter J. Durant is the Republican nominee for the Worcester and Hampshire Senate District. He served on the Spencer Finance Committee and Board of Selectmen before being elected to the Massachusetts House in 2011 and later the State Senate in 2023, according to his official website.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

Shannon M. Teabo (Democratic), Peter J. Durant (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts Senate, Worcester and Hampshire District; Peter J. Durant 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.

Todd M. Smola

RepublicanIncumbent

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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Lindsay N. Sabadosa

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

• Healthcare access, including insulin coverage and birth center coverage
• Housing affordability and rental market protections
• Climate and renewable energy initiatives

Per the campaign site.

About Lindsay N. Sabadosa

Lindsay N. Sabadosa is the Massachusetts state representative for the 1st Hampshire District, based in Northampton, according to the Legislature's official website. Sabadosa has sponsored legislation on healthcare access, housing affordability, and renewable energy. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Lindsay N. Sabadosa (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 1st Hampshire District; Lindsay N. Sabadosa 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.

Homar Gomez

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

• Food insecurity and tenant protections
• Public health initiatives
• Traffic safety and local municipal matters for Easthampton and South Hadley

Per the campaign site.

About Homar Gomez

Homar Gomez is the Massachusetts state representative for the 2nd Hampshire District, based in Easthampton, according to the Legislature's official website. Gomez has sponsored legislation on food insecurity, tenant protections, and public health for Easthampton and South Hadley. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Homar Gomez (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 2nd Hampshire District; Homar Gomez 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

RepublicanIncumbent

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.

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Mindy Domb

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

• Climate action and food security
• Education equity and disability rights
• Ranked choice voting and voting rights for lawful permanent residents in Amherst

Per the campaign site.

About Mindy Domb

Domb serves as State Representative for the 3rd Hampshire District, representing Amherst and part of Granby, and chairs the House Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery for the 2025-2026 session, per her campaign site. She was elected in November 2018 and is now serving her fourth term, per the site. She holds a bachelor's degree from Barnard College and completed graduate coursework toward a master's degree at Teachers College, Columbia University, per the site. From 2013 to 2018 she was executive director of the Amherst Survival Center, where she expanded basic-needs programs including a diaper distribution program, per the site. Earlier in her career she directed statewide training programs on HIV/AIDS, hepatitis and opioid overdose prevention for drug treatment facilities, jails and shelters, co-founded the Berkshire AIDS Coalition, served as a Department of Public Health regional coordinator for HIV testing, founded the state's first jail-based HIV education program, and worked as a congressional aide to Rep. Ted Weiss of New York, per the site. She is a member of Amherst Town Meeting and founded Make It Better Amherst, a network formed in response to youth suicide, per the site.

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Mindy Domb (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 3rd Hampshire District; Mindy Domb 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

RepublicanIncumbent

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.

Donald Roger Berthiaume, Jr

RepublicanIncumbent

Donald Roger Berthiaume, Jr is the Republican nominee for Massachusetts House, 5th Worcester District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of the Commonwealth's September 1, 2026 primary results. Donald Roger Berthiaume, Jr is a sitting member for the district, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Represents the 5th Worcester District in the Massachusetts House, per malegislature.gov official profile. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Donald Roger Berthiaume, Jr (Republican) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 5th Worcester District; Donald Roger Berthiaume, 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.

Aaron L. Saunders

DemocraticIncumbent

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.

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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.