There are important contested races in western Massachusetts. Here’s what you need to know as we head toward the state's primary election on September 4.
U.S. House – MA District 1
Democratic Primary
Richard Neal
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- NEPR: Congressional Race Pits Civil Rights Lawyer Against 29-Year Incumbent
- NEPR: Congressman Neal Defends Use Of PAC Money
- NEPR: Congressman Neal Calls Trump's Jab At Warren 'Beyond the Pale'
Tahirah Amatul-Wadud
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- NEPR: Congressional Race Pits Civil Rights Lawyer Against 29-Year Incumbent
- NEPR: Amatul-Wadud Hits Neal Over Campaign Contributions
- NEPR: Muslim Group Slams Mailer Attacking Tahirah Amatul-Wadud
![Congressman Richard Neal, at left, and attorney Tahirah Amatul-Wadud.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4c5640a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/864x463+0+0/resize/880x472!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Flegacy%2Fsites%2Fwfcr%2Ffiles%2F201808%2Fneal-amatul-wadud.png)
U.S. House – MA District 2
Republican Primary
Kevin Powers
Tracy Lovvorn
U.S. Senate – Massachusetts
Republican Primary
Geoff Diehl
John Kingston
Beth Lindstrom
![From left, Beth Lindstrom, Geoff Diehl and John Kingston. The three GOP candidates for U.S. Senate are vying in a state primary September 4 to face Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren in the November general election.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/698b8cf/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x358+0+0/resize/880x394!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Flegacy%2Fsites%2Fwfcr%2Ffiles%2F201808%2Fgop_candidates_senate.png)
Governor – Massachusetts
Republican Primary
Charlie Baker
Scott Lively
![Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/431c161/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4145x2760+0+0/resize/880x586!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Flegacy%2Fsites%2Fwfcr%2Ffiles%2F201808%2F08-01_Baker.jpg)
![Massachusetts gubernatorial candidate Scott Lively at WBUR.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/213e8e8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1000x666+0+0/resize/880x586!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Flegacy%2Fsites%2Fwfcr%2Ffiles%2F201808%2F0717_scott-lively01-1000x666.jpg)
Governor – Massachusetts
Democratic Primary
Jay Gonzalez
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- NEPR: Dem Governor Candidates Hoping To Get Noticed, And What Mass. Has Riding On MGM
Bob Massie
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- NEPR: Dem Governor Candidates Hoping To Get Noticed, And What Mass. Has Riding On MGM
![Jay Gonzalez, left, and Bob Massie.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/cfa3610/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1001x600+0+0/resize/880x527!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Flegacy%2Fsites%2Fwfcr%2Ffiles%2F201808%2Fgonzalez-massie.jpg)
Lt. Governor – Massachusetts
Democratic Primary
Quentin Palfrey
Jimmy Tingle
Attorney General – Massachusetts
Republican Primary
Jay McMahon
Dan Shores
Secretary of State – Massachusetts
Democratic Primary
Bill Galvin
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- NEPR: Galvin Vs. Zakim Is A Feisty Campaign For Massachusetts Secretary Of State
- NEPR: Campaign Work On State Time, Plus A Firearm Safety Debate: Beacon Hill In 5
Josh Zakim
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- NEPR: Galvin Vs. Zakim Is A Feisty Campaign For Massachusetts Secretary Of State
- NEPR: Massachusetts Dems Endorse Upstart Josh Zakim For Secretary Of State
![Massachusetts Secretary of State Bill Galvin, at left, and his Democratic challenger, Boston City Councilor Josh Zakim, both at the state Democratic Party Convention in June 2018.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e683021/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1668x961+0+0/resize/880x507!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Flegacy%2Fsites%2Fwfcr%2Ffiles%2F201808%2Fgalvin-zakim.png)
Massachusetts Senate – Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin & Hampden District
Democratic Primary
Adam Hinds
Tom Wickham
Massachusetts Senate – Hampden District
Democratic Primary
Jim Welch
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- NEPR: Longtime Incumbent Faces Former City Councilor In Democratic State Senate Primary
Amaad Rivera
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- NEPR: Longtime Incumbent Faces Former City Councilor In Democratic State Senate Primary
Massachusetts Senate – Hampshire, Franklin & Worcester District
Democratic Primary
Chelsea Kline
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- NEPR: Timing Of Resignation Leaves Rosenberg's Challenger In Strong Position
Jo Comerford (Write-In)
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- NEPR: Technical Challenges Abound In Write-In Race For Massachusetts State Senate
Ryan O'Donnell (Write-In)
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- NEPR: Technical Challenges Abound In Write-In Race For Massachusetts State Senate
Steve Connor (Write-In)
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- NEPR: Technical Challenges Abound In Write-In Race For Massachusetts State Senate
![Massachusetts State Senate candidates Ryan O'Donnell, from left, Chelsea Kline, Steve Connor and Jo Comerford prepare for their debate Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 at Deerfield Academy.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/00c7dec/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1207x500+0+0/resize/880x365!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Flegacy%2Fsites%2Fwfcr%2Ffiles%2F201808%2Fa7fa852ab24a47759ccff96f8f2d63d2.jpg)
Massachusetts House – 1st Franklin District
Democratic Primary
Kate Albright-Hanna
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- NEPR: In The 1st Franklin, 7 Democrats Say Beacon Hill Needs Rural Education
Natalie Blais
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- NEPR: In The 1st Franklin, 7 Democrats Say Beacon Hill Needs Rural Education
Christine Doktor
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- NEPR: In The 1st Franklin, 7 Democrats Say Beacon Hill Needs Rural Education
Jonathan Edwards
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- NEPR: In The 1st Franklin, 7 Democrats Say Beacon Hill Needs Rural Education
Casey Thomas Pease
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- NEPR: In The 1st Franklin, 7 Democrats Say Beacon Hill Needs Rural Education
Nathaniel Waring
Francia Wisnewski
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- NEPR: In The 1st Franklin, 7 Democrats Say Beacon Hill Needs Rural Education
Massachusetts House – 9th Hampden District
Democratic Primary
Jose Tosado
Mark Kenyon
Massachusetts House – 1st Hampshire District
Democratic Primary
Lindsay Sabadosa
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- NEPR: Lindsay Sabadosa, Diana Szynal Square Off For 1st Hampshire House Seat
Diana Szynal
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- NEPR: Lindsay Sabadosa, Diana Szynal Square Off For 1st Hampshire House Seat
![Lindsay Sabadosa (left) and Diana Szynal at a 1st Hampshire House Democratic debate on July 30, 2018, in Northampton, Massachusetts.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/92a4357/2147483647/strip/true/crop/802x500+0+0/resize/880x549!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Flegacy%2Fsites%2Fwfcr%2Ffiles%2F201808%2Fsabadosazynal_0.jpg)
Massachusetts House – 2nd Hampshire District
Democratic Primary
Daniel Carey
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- NEPR: Dem Candidates Carey, Hine, McCourt Vie In Primary For 2nd Hampshire Seat
John Hine
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- NEPR: Dem Candidates Carey, Hine, McCourt Vie In Primary For 2nd Hampshire Seat
Marie McCourt
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- NEPR: Dem Candidates Carey, Hine, McCourt Vie In Primary For 2nd Hampshire Seat
![From left, Dan Carey, John Hine and Marie McCourt, who are Democratic candidates for the 2nd Hampshire District seat, at a candidate forum in South Hadley, Massachusetts, on August 22, 2018.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/31121e5/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1071x500+0+0/resize/880x411!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Flegacy%2Fsites%2Fwfcr%2Ffiles%2F201808%2Fthree_candidates.jpg)
Massachusetts House – 3rd Hampshire District
Democratic Primary
Mindy Domb
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- NEPR: Mindy Domb, Eric Nakajima In Race For Open 3rd Hampshire Seat
Eric Nakajima
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- NEPR: Mindy Domb, Eric Nakajima In Race For Open 3rd Hampshire Seat
Register of Deeds – Hampden County
Democratic Primary
Cheryl Coakley-Rivera
Don Ashe Jr. (Write-In)
District Attorney – Berkshire County
Democratic Primary
Paul Caccaviello
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- NEPR: Berkshire District Attorney Primary Race Draws Three Democrats
Andrea Harrington
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- NEPR: Berkshire District Attorney Primary Race Draws Three Democrats
Judith Knight