Donald Humason, Jr.

Donald Humason, Jr.
Member of the Massachusetts Senate
from the 2nd Hampden and Hampshire district
Assumed office
November 20, 2013
Preceded by Michael Knapik
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
from the 4th Hampden district
In office
2003  November 20, 2013
Preceded by Cele Hahn
Succeeded by John Velis
Personal details
Born (1967-07-31) July 31, 1967
Westfield, Massachusetts[1]
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Janice Humason (m. 2006)
Children Quinn (b. 2011)
Residence Westfield, Massachusetts
Alma mater Westfield State College (B.S.)
Occupation Politician
Religion Christianity
Website Massachusetts Legislature website
Campaign website

Donald F. "Don" Humason, Jr. (born July 31, 1967) is an American politician who represents the 2nd Hampden and Hampshire District in the Massachusetts Senate. He previously served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives representing the 4th Hampden District.[2]

Massachusetts House of Representatives (2003–2013)

In his first bid for public office, Humason was elected on November 5, 2002 with 63% of the vote and was re-elected in 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, and 2012. He resigned on November 20, 2013 after he was elected to the State Senate.

Committee assignments

186th General Court (2009–2011)
187th General Court (2011–2013)
188th General Court (2013–2015)

Massachusetts Senate (2013–present)

2013 special election

On August 9, 2013, incumbent State Senator Michael Knapik resigned to become Executive Director of Advancement at Westfield State University. Humason defeated Michael Franco in the Republican primary on October 8 and defeated Democratic opponent David K. Bartley 53%-47%.[3][4] A few weeks later, Humason was named as the new Senate Minority Whip by Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr. As Minority Whip, Humason will coordinate votes within the Senate Republican Caucus and assist the Minority Leader in developing policy.[5]

Towns represented

In Hampden County: Chicopee (Ward 7 - Precinct A and B, Ward 8 - Precinct A, Ward 9 - Precinct A), Holyoke, Westfield, Agawam, Granville, Montgomery, Russell, Southwick and Tolland.
In Hampshire County: Easthampton and Southampton.

Committee assignments

189th General Court (2015–2017)

Appointments

Electoral history

Election results
Year Office Election Subject Party Votes % Opponent Party Votes %
2002 State Representative General Donald F. Humason, Jr. Republican 8,250 63.0% Bo Sullivan Democratic 4,827 36.9%
2004 State Representative General Donald F. Humason, Jr. Republican 13,720 99.1%
2006 State Representative General Donald F. Humason, Jr. Republican 9,925 98.9%
2008 State Representative General Donald F. Humason, Jr. Republican 11,521 69.3% Brian R. Hoose Democratic 5,080 30.6%
2010 State Representative General Donald F. Humason, Jr. Republican 10,286 99.3%
2012 State Representative General Donald F. Humason, Jr. Republican 14,732 99.2%
2013 State Senator Special Donald F. Humason, Jr. Republican 18,128 52.6% David K. Bartley Democratic 16,314 47.4%
2014 State Senator General Donald F. Humason, Jr. Republican 27,817 54.3% Patrick T. Leahy Democratic 21,275 41.6%

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