Welch, James T.
SenatorDemocratHampden
- Hometown West Springfield
- Term 5th term
- State House State House, Room 413B
- Phone 617-722-1660
- Email James.Welch@masenate.gov
- Website www.jimwelch.com
- X @sen_jim_welch
- District Office 32-34 Hampden St. Springfield, MA 01103
- District Phone 413-737-7756
Official Record
- Chamber Senate
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Political Offices
- West Springfield City Council ('03-'05)
- MA House of Representatives ('05-'10)
- Massachusetts State Senate ('10-present)
Personal Information
- Date of Birth December 22, 1975; Springfield
- Marital Status Married (Kara)
- Children 2
- Residence 270 Christopher Terrace, West Springfield, MA 01089
- Religion Catholic
- Hobbies antiquing
- Favorite Quote "You miss 100% of the shots you never take." - Wayne Gretzky
Education & Career
Education
- West Springfield High School ('93)
- Westfield State University (B.S.,'98)
Occupation
Legislator
Organizations
- West Springfield Elks
- Dante Club
- May Institute (Human Rights Committee)
Election Results
| Contest | Result |
|---|---|
| Primary | Welch, James, 5,909; Rivera, Amaad, 4,198 |
| General | Ran unopposed in general election |
Related Records
Interest Group Ratings
| Organization | Rating |
|---|---|
| Associated Industries of Massachusetts | - |
| Citizens for Limited Taxation | - |
| Environmental League of Massachusetts | - |
| Gun Owners Action League | - |
| Massachusetts Audubon Society | - |
| Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance | - |
| MASSPIRG | 100% |
| National Federation of Independent Businesses | - |
| Progressive Massachusetts | - |
| Planned Parenthood | Ally |
Campaign Finances
| Beginning Balance | $22,217.66 |
| Receipts | $40,226.08 |
| Expenditures | $59,657.40 |
| Ending Balance | $2,786.33 |