Holyoke Community College (HCC) is a public community college in Holyoke,Massachusetts. It offers associate degrees and certificate programs,as well as a transfer program for students to earn credits for transfer to other colleges. It was the first community college established in Massachusetts,as it was founded by the city's school board in 1946,while others were subsequently chartered under state jurisdiction after 1960.
Massachusetts's 1st congressional district covers the western portion and the south of the central portion of the state. It is the largest and most sparsely populated district in the state,covering about 30% of the state's land area. The largest cities in the district are Springfield,Chicopee,Pittsfield,Westfield,and Holyoke.
The 2013 United States Senate special election in Massachusetts was held on June 25,2013,in order to fill the Massachusetts Class 2 United States Senate seat for the remainder of the term ending January 3,2015.
Aaron Vega is an American state legislator who previously represented the 5th Hampden district of the Massachusetts House of Representatives,co-owner of a yoga business,and a former film editor. He has been nominated for the Argentine Film Critics Association's Silver Condor Award for Best Film for directing jazz documentary Van Van - Empezóla fiesta!,and has worked on several PBS documentaries including American Experience and Ken Burns' Jazz. A member of the Democratic Party,Vega began his political career in 2009 when he successfully ran as a city councilor in Holyoke,and subsequently ran successfully for state representative for the 5th Hampden district in 2012. In 2020,then-Mayor Alex Morse appointed Vega as Director of the City of Holyoke's Office of Planning and Economic Development,replacing outgoing director Marcos Marrero;Vega assumed the office on January 21,2021,and would subsequently lead Mayor Josh Garcia's transition team.
The 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Massachusetts were held on Tuesday,November 4,2014,to elect the nine U.S. representatives from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,one from each of the state's nine congressional districts. The elections coincided with the election of Massachusetts' class II U.S. senator and other elections to the United States Senate in other states and elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections,including the governor of Massachusetts.
John Christopher Velis is an American state legislator and Democratic member of the Massachusetts Senate since 2020. He previously represented the 2nd Hampden and Hampshire district,which includes his hometown of Westfield,and currently represents the Hampden and Hampshire district after the 2020 census. Prior his election to the state senate,Velis was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 2014 to 2020.
The 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Massachusetts were held on November 8,2016,electing the nine U.S. representatives from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,one from each of the state's nine congressional districts. The elections coincided with the 2016 U.S. presidential election,as well as other elections to the House of Representatives,elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections. The primaries were held on September 20. All incumbents were re-elected to office.
Edwin A. Seibel was an American journalist,activist,legislator,executive director of the Holyoke Taxpayers' Association,member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives,and the 34th mayor of Holyoke,Massachusetts. Between his unorthodox lack of political allies,nomination by both Democratic and Republican parties in the same election,management style,and tenure as both a state representative and mayor concurrently,Seibel was described posthumously by a columnist for the Boston Traveller as "the most controversial mayor in Holyoke's history". During his tenure,Seibel oversaw the reduction in size of the Board of Alderman,a predecessor of the city council from 27 to 11 members.
Massachusetts Senate's 2nd Hampden and Hampshire district in the United States is one of 40 legislative districts of the Massachusetts Senate. It covers 29.3% of Hampden County and 13.8% of Hampshire County population in 2010. Democrat John Velis has represented the district since May 2020.
Massachusetts House of Representatives' 7th Hampden district in the United States is one of 160 legislative districts included in the lower house of the Massachusetts General Court. It covers parts of Hampden County and Hampshire County. Democrat Aaron Saunders of Belchertown has represented the district since 2023.
Massachusetts House of Representatives' 11th Hampden district in the United States is one of 160 legislative districts included in the lower house of the Massachusetts General Court. It covers part of the city of Springfield in Hampden County. Democrat Bud Williams of Springfield has represented the district since 2017. Candidates running for this district seat in the 2020 Massachusetts general election include Republican Prince Golphin Jr.
Massachusetts House of Representatives' 3rd Hampden district in the United States is one of 160 legislative districts included in the lower house of the Massachusetts General Court. It covers part of Hampden and Hampshire Counties. Republican Nick Boldyga of Southwick has represented the district since 2011.
Massachusetts House of Representatives' 5th Hampden district in the United States is one of 160 legislative districts included in the lower house of the Massachusetts General Court. It covers the city of Holyoke in Hampden County. Democrat Aaron Vega of Holyoke has represented the district since 2013. Candidates for this district seat in the 2020 Massachusetts general election include Patrick Beaudry and Patricia Duffy.
Massachusetts House of Representatives' 6th Hampden district in the United States is one of 160 legislative districts included in the lower house of the Massachusetts General Court. It covers part of Hampden County. Democrat Michael Finn of West Springfield has represented the district since 2011.
Massachusetts House of Representatives' 10th Hampden district in the United States is one of 160 legislative districts included in the lower house of the Massachusetts General Court. It covers part of the city of Springfield in Hampden County. Democrat Carlos González of Springfield has represented the district since 2015.
Massachusetts House of Representatives' 4th Worcester district in the United States is one of 160 legislative districts included in the lower house of the Massachusetts General Court. It covers the city of Leominster in Worcester County. Democrat Natalie Higgins of Leominster has represented the district since 2017.
Massachusetts House of Representatives' 11th Worcester district in the United States is one of 160 legislative districts included in the lower house of the Massachusetts General Court. It covers part of Worcester County. Republican Hannah Kane of Shrewsbury has represented the district since 2015.
Massachusetts House of Representatives' 3rd Suffolk district in the United States is one of 160 legislative districts included in the lower house of the Massachusetts General Court. It covers part of the city of Boston in Suffolk County. Democrat Aaron Michlewitz of the North End has represented the district since 2009.
Patricia A. Duffy is an American state representative for the 5th Hampden District seat in Massachusetts,which includes Holyoke. She was born in California and moved to Massachusetts aged eight.
An election was held on November 8,2022,to elect all 8 members to the Massachusetts Governor's Council. The election coincided with elections for other offices,including governor,and U.S. House of Representatives.
