Representative in General Court
September 1, 2026 · 10th Hampden District; Massachusetts · State house district · primary
How do we calculate vote impact?
Vote impact = representation (how much weight one vote carries here, the smaller the district's population, the higher the representation) + decisiveness (how likely this race is to be close, based on past results and number of candidates).
Representation: Average · 51 out of 100
This district is mid-sized for its type, so each vote carries average weight. About 43,625 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(49,568 ÷ 43,625) ÷ ln(49,568 ÷ 38,745) = 51.84, comparing state house districts in MA (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: None · only 1 candidate
One candidate is running unopposed, so votes can't change the outcome.
Average representation + an uncontested race → Below average vote impact.
This office is responsible for:
- Voting on state laws and the state budget
- Representing their district in the statehouse
- Serving on committees that shape bills before final votes
- Helping district residents deal with state agencies
Affected Areas: Environment and Public Health, Reduce Wealth Gap, Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Healthcare Affordability, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control, Housing Affordability, Social Programs and Welfare, Public Education Quality, Gun Control, Women's Reproductive Rights, Election Integrity, Personal Income Tax Reduction, Data Privacy, Civil Rights, Corporate Accountability, Public Infrastructure
Candidates
Carlos Gonzalez
Democratic · Incumbent · declared
Carlos Gonzalez is the Democratic state representative for Massachusetts' 10th Hampden District and is seeking reelection in 2026. He has represented the district since January 2015 and currently serves as the House's Third Division Chair. His community and economic-development background includes founding and leading the Massachusetts Latino Chamber of Commerce.
Election sources
Source: sec.state.ma.us
Source: sec.state.ma.us
Source: sec.state.ma.us