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John Christopher Velis

John Christopher Velis

Democratic · Massachusetts · 2026 · Incumbent

Running for Massachusetts Senate, Hampden and Hampshire District, Massachusetts

Top priorities

From other published sources

  • Veterans' benefits and services, per Massachusetts Legislature official website (sponsored legislation)
  • Education accessibility, per Massachusetts Legislature official website (sponsored legislation)
  • Public health and mental health, substance use and recovery services, per Massachusetts Legislature official website (sponsored legislation)
Biography

John Christopher Velis is the Massachusetts state senator for the Hampden and Hampshire District, based in the Hampden and Hampshire district, according to the Legislature's official website. Velis has sponsored more than 70 bills covering education accessibility, veterans' benefits, and public health during the current legislative session. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

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