4th Hampden District

Tuesday night saw a number of Massachusetts lawmakers hold on to their seats in the legislature, with many not even facing a challenger. But in the lower Pioneer Valley, a rare, competitive race came to a head – with a decisive win for the incumbent.

Throughout this week, WAMC is hearing from voters across the Northeast as the election looms. In Massachusetts, there are plenty of big ticket items on the ballot for voters to consider – the presidential contest, a challenge to a sitting senator and multiple ballot questions. But down the ballot in a pocket of Hampden County is one of the state’s few competitive races.

A city councilor in Westfield, Massachusetts is making a bid for Beacon Hill – running as a Democrat and challenging the incumbent Republican for the state’s 4th Hampden House seat.