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councilor.", "node": "society.politics.institutions.politicians_and_officeholders.us-governors-and-state-officials.state-legislators.northeastern-state-legislators.alpha-f-to-j", "markdown": "# Adam Gómez\n\nAdam Gómez is an American politician, a Democratic member of the Massachusetts Senate from the Hampden District.[1](https://malegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/A_G0) He was elected to the Senate in 2020 and previously served as a Springfield City Councilor.[2](https://adamgomezma.com/adam-gomez) In 2020, he became the first Latino elected to represent the Hampden District in the Massachusetts Senate.[2](https://adamgomezma.com/adam-gomez)\n\n| Fact | Detail |\n| --- | --- |\n| Party | Democratic[1](https://malegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/A_G0) |\n| Current office | Member, Massachusetts Senate, Hampden District[1](https://malegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/A_G0) |\n| Previous offices | Springfield City Councilor[2](https://adamgomezma.com/adam-gomez) |\n\n## Party affiliation\n\nGómez is a member of the Democratic Party.[1](https://malegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/A_G0)\n\n## Early life and education\n\nGómez is a lifelong resident of Western Massachusetts and was raised in [Springfield](https://www.edgepedia.org/springfield). He is, in the words of his campaign website, \"a proud Boricua, father of three, former small business owner, and former Springfield City Councilor.\"[2](https://adamgomezma.com/adam-gomez) His campaign site states that his experiences as a resident, small business owner, community advocate, and elected official shaped a public service career \"rooted in expanding opportunity, strengthening neighborhoods, and ensuring every resident has a voice in state government.\"[2](https://adamgomezma.com/adam-gomez)\n\n## Career\n\nGómez served as a Springfield City Councilor before seeking state office.[2](https://adamgomezma.com/adam-gomez) He was elected to the Massachusetts Senate from the Hampden District in 2020.[2](https://adamgomezma.com/adam-gomez) The Hampden District includes the communities of Springfield and Chicopee.[2](https://adamgomezma.com/adam-gomez) His campaign website describes him as representing the district with a focus on working families across western Massachusetts.[2](https://adamgomezma.com/adam-gomez)\n\nIn the Senate, Gómez has secured funding for district priorities, including $4.5M for Springfield priorities in a Senate economic development bill and a $500k workforce grant to expand health care career pathways, according to announcements on his website.[3](https://adamgomezma.com/recent-news) His site also announced a $224K grant for Way Finders to support homeownership and prevent foreclosure, and a cybersecurity grant for MLK, Jr. Charter School of Excellence.[3](https://adamgomezma.com/recent-news)\n\n## Positions and legislative record\n\n### Energy and biomass\n\nGómez has worked on energy legislation in the Senate. His website announces that he \"Secures Biomass Reform in Senate Energy Bill\" and that he \"Pushes to Close Biomass Loophole in Massachusetts Energy Bill.\"[3](https://adamgomezma.com/recent-news) His site also reports that, after advocacy from students, the Massachusetts Senate struck an outdated term from state law.[3](https://adamgomezma.com/recent-news)\n\n### Budget and economic development\n\nAccording to his website, Gómez advanced statewide and community priorities in the Senate FY27 budget debate.[3](https://adamgomezma.com/recent-news) His site also announces that he secured $4.5M for Springfield priorities in the Senate economic development bill.[3](https://adamgomezma.com/recent-news)\n\n### Housing and constituent services\n\nGómez's website announces a Climate Ready Housing Grant awarded to Wayfinders, and a $224K grant for Way Finders to support homeownership and prevent foreclosure.[3](https://adamgomezma.com/recent-news) His site lists Karla Kahale as District Director for his office.[3](https://adamgomezma.com/recent-news)\n\n## References\n\n1. [Adam Gómez - Massachusetts General Court](https://malegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/A_G0)\n2. [Adam Gómez for Massachusetts](https://adamgomezma.com/adam-gomez)\n3. 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