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
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)
  • 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 (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

  • 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 (2015–2017)
  • 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 (2017–2019)
  • 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
  • Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets
  • Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
  • Committee on Rules
  • Committee on Ways and Means

Appointments

  • Senate Minority Whip (2013–2017)[6]
  • Military Asset and Security Strategy Task Force[7]
  • Senate Assistant Minority Leader (2017–present)[8]

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%
2016 State Senator General Donald F. Humason Jr. Republican 43,097 59.5% J.D. Parker-O'Grady Democratic 29,285 40.4%

References

  1. ↑ 2007–2008 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
  2. ↑ Massachusetts Legislature profile
  3. ↑ Lederman, Diane. "State Senate candidates Donald Humason and David Bartley move ahead with campaigns following Tuesday primaries". The Republican. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
  4. ↑ Rizzuto, Robert. "Republican Don Humason wins 2nd Hampden Hampshire District Senate seat". The Republican. Retrieved November 5, 2013.
  5. ↑ Kriger, Barry. "Humason promoted to new leadership position". Archived from the original on December 12, 2013. Retrieved December 6, 2013.
  6. ↑ Kriger, Barry. "Humason promoted to new leadership position". Archived from the original on December 12, 2013. Retrieved December 6, 2013.
  7. ↑ Trowbridge, Ryan. "Sen. Don Humason Appointed to Military & Security Task Force". Retrieved September 16, 2014.
  8. ↑ Berry, Conor. "Sen. Don Humason assumes leadership role in Massachusetts Senate". Retrieved March 13, 2017.
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