Thomas D. Hendrickson
Thomas Hendrickson Thomas Hendrickson earned a high school diploma from Agawam High School, a bachelor's degree from Providence College in 2021, and a graduate degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2022.
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“Since joining the City Council in 2022, I’ve fought to reduce energy prices, improve government transparency, and enhance quality of life in our community. Now I’m running for State Representative to give working families a strong voice in our state legislature.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026)) “Freedom & Dignity for All: As State Representative, I will always defend our rights and protect our freedoms. I support reproductive freedom and will work to expand access to reproductive healthcare.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026)) “As the son of two Southwick-Tolland-Granville public school teachers, I hold an immense appreciation for the importance of our public schools. As a City Councilor, I supported the new Agawam High School project, and as our State Representative, I will continue working to support public education.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))Jason M. Perron
Jason Perron (unenrolled) is running for election to the Massachusetts House of Representatives to represent the 3rd Hampden District. Jason Perron served in the U.S. Air Force from 1993 to 1998. Perron earned a high school diploma from Southwick High School and a bachelor's degree from Ashworth College in 2020.
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“I am a veteran, a police officer with nearly 30 years of law enforcement experience, a former Chair of the Southwick Selectboard, and a longtime union steward and contract negotiator. Throughout my career, I have worked with people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and political beliefs to solve problems and serve our communities.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026)) “I am passionate about affordability, local aid, public safety, education, government accountability, infrastructure, and ensuring that Western Massachusetts receives fair attention and resources from state government. I believe communities need greater flexibility and local control when addressing their unique challenges.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026)) “I’m a Conservative Independent because I believe in fiscal responsibility, individual liberty, public safety, local control, personal responsibility, and accountable government. Conservative also describes how I approach government: research the issue, understand the cost, consider the consequences, and don’t rush into change simply because it sounds good politically.”
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