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

U.S. House – MA District 2
Republican Primary
Kevin Powers
Tracy Lovvorn
U.S. Senate – Massachusetts
Republican Primary
Geoff Diehl
John Kingston
Beth Lindstrom

Governor – Massachusetts
Republican Primary
Charlie Baker
Scott Lively


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

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 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 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

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

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