Donald Humason Jr.
Donald F. Humason Jr. (born July 31, 1967) is an American politician who serves as the mayor of Westfield, Massachusetts. A member of the Republican Party, he previously represented the 2nd Hampden and Hampshire District in the Massachusetts Senate from 2013 to 2020, and as representative for the 4th Hampden District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives between 2003 and 2013.[2]
Donald Humason Jr. | |
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Mayor of Westfield | |
Assumed office January 6, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Ralph J. Figy (Acting) |
Member of the Massachusetts Senate from the 2nd Hampden and Hampshire district | |
In office November 20, 2013 – January 5, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Michael Knapik |
Succeeded by | John Velis |
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 | Westfield, Massachusetts[1] | July 31, 1967
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 |
Website | Massachusetts Legislature website Campaign website |
Political career
Massachusetts House of Representatives
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.
Humason's committee assignments were as follows.
- 186th General Court (2009–2011)
- Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
- Joint Committee on Higher Education
- Joint Committee on Public Health
- Joint Committee on Transportation
- Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies
- 187th General Court (2011–2013)
- Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
- Joint Committee on Rules
- Committee on Rules
- 188th General Court (2013–2015)
- Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
- Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies
- 189th General Court (2015–2017)
- Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
- Joint Committee on Public Service
- Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs
- Joint Committee on Ways and Means
- Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
- Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets
- Committee on Ways and Means
- Special Committee to Improve Government
Massachusetts Senate
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] He submitted his letter of resignation to Massachusetts Senate President Karen Spilka on December 4 upon being elected Mayor of Westfield. A special election will be held on March 31, 2020.
Humason's committee assignments were as follows.
- 188th General Court (2013–2014)
- Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
- Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
- Joint Committee on Public Health
- Joint Committee on Public Service
- Joint Committee on Revenue
- Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy
- Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs
- Joint Committee on Ways and Means
- Committee on Ways and Means
- Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets
- 189th General Court (2015–2016)
- Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
- Joint Committee on Education
- Joint Committee on Public Service
- Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs
- Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
- Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets
- Committee on Ways and Means
- 190th General Court (2017–2018)
- Joint Committee on Rules
- Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
- Joint Committee on Public Service
- Joint Committee on Transportation
- Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs
- Joint Committee on Ways and Means
- Special Committee to Review the Sexual Harassment Policies and Procedures
- Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets
- Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
- Committee on Rules
- Committee on Ways and Means
- 191st General Court (2019–2020)
- Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
- Joint Committee on Public Health
- Joint Committee on Public Service
- Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs
- Joint Committee on Ways and Means
- Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets (Ranking Member)
- Committee on Ethics (Ranking Member)
- Committee on Post Audit and Oversight
- Committee on Ways and Means
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.
Appointments
Mayor of Westfield
In January 2019, two-term incumbent Mayor Brian P. Sullivan announced he would not seek re-election.[9] On March 21, Humason ran for mayor against Michael McCabe, a 34-year captain of the Westfield Police Department.[10][11] Humason narrowly defeated McCabe in a close race, winning 4,983 votes while McCabe received 4,886. Neither side declared victory as the results were within the margin of error, but McCabe chose not to seek a recount and conceded.[12]
Electoral history
State Legislature
Election results[13] | ||||||||||||
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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 | 18,182 | 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 | 16,314 | 47.4% | ||
2016 | State Senator | General | Donald F. Humason Jr. | Republican | 43,097 | 59.5% | J.D. Parker-O'Grady | Democratic | 29,285 | 40.4% | ||
2018 | State Senator | General | Donald F. Humason Jr. | Republican | 45,300 | 97.9% | ||||||
Westfield mayoral election, 2019
Candidates | Preliminary election[14] | General election | ||
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Votes | % | Votes | % | |
Donald Humason | 1,793 | 46% | 4,983 | 50% |
Michael McCabe | 1,690 | 44% | 4,886 | 50% |
Kristen Mello | 355 | 9% | ||
Andrew Mullen | 29 | 1% | ||
See also
References
- 2007–2008 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- Massachusetts Legislature profile
- Lederman, Diane. "State Senate candidates Donald Humason and David Bartley move ahead with campaigns following Tuesday primaries". The Republican. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
- Rizzuto, Robert. "Republican Don Humason wins 2nd Hampden Hampshire District Senate seat". The Republican. Retrieved November 5, 2013.
- Kriger, Barry. "Humason promoted to new leadership position". Archived from the original on December 12, 2013. Retrieved December 6, 2013.
- Kriger, Barry. "Humason promoted to new leadership position". Archived from the original on December 12, 2013. Retrieved December 6, 2013.
- Trowbridge, Ryan. "Sen. Don Humason Appointed to Military & Security Task Force". Archived from the original on October 5, 2014. Retrieved September 16, 2014.
- Berry, Conor. "Sen. Don Humason assumes leadership role in Massachusetts Senate". Retrieved March 13, 2017.
- https://web.archive.org/web/20190817121103/https://www.masslive.com/news/2019/01/westfields_mayor_sullivan_will.html
- Tremblay, Hope. "Massachusetts Sen. Don Humason announces run for Westfield mayor". Retrieved March 21, 2019.
- Kinney, Jim. "Westfield mayoral candidates Donald Humason, Michael McCabe advance to general election". Retrieved September 4, 2019.
- "McCabe Concedes To Humason In Westfield Mayor's Race". Retrieved November 8, 2019.
- "Massachusetts Election Statistics". Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- "Westfield mayoral candidates Donald Humason, Michael McCabe advance to general election". The Republican.
External links
- Office of the Mayor at City of Westfield
- Senator Donald F. Humason Jr. official Massachusetts legislative website
- Campaign website
- Biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart