Massachusetts Senate's Berkshire, Hampshire and Franklin district facts for kids

The Berkshire, Hampshire and Franklin district was a special area in Massachusetts that had its own representative in the state's government, called the State Senate. This district existed from 2003 to 2013. It covered a large part of western Massachusetts, including Berkshire, Hampshire, and Franklin counties.

What Was the Berkshire, Hampshire and Franklin District?

This district was like a specific region that elected one person to speak for them in the Massachusetts Senate. The State Senate is part of the government that makes laws for Massachusetts. For many years, before 1997, this area mostly elected members from the Republican Party. However, after Andrea Nuciforo was elected in 1997, the district started electing members from the Democratic Party.

Who Represented the District?

Only two people served as the State Senator for the Berkshire, Hampshire and Franklin district during its time from 2003 to 2013.

• Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr. was the first senator for this district from 2003 to 2007. He was a member of the Democratic Party. After serving, he decided not to run for the State Senate again.
• Benjamin Downing then became the senator for the district, serving from 2007 to 2013. He was also a member of the Democratic Party. After 2013, the district boundaries changed, and he continued to represent a similar area in a new district.