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A Rural Resignation, the 413’s First Open 2026 Race…and Perhaps an Long Vacancy…

Western Mass appears to have its first open legislative contest of the 2026 cycle. Deerfield Rep Natalie Blais announced last week that she would be resigning on January 19 to take a job with UMass-Amherst. It is unclear whether there will actually be a special election for the seat. Either way, a large field could easily bubble up from the 18 communities the sprawling 1st Franklin District. The post A Rural Resignation, the 413’s First Open 202…
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Western Mass Politics & Insight broke the news in on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
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