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John Velis

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State Senate D-Hampden and Hampshire · Massachusetts · Serving since 2023
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Overview of the Representative's office, activities, and communications.

About

John Velis is an American Democratic politician who has served in the Massachusetts Senate representing the Hampden and Hampshire district since 2020, with his current term beginning in 2023. He previously served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 2014 to 2020. Born in 1979 in Westfield, Massachusetts, he holds degrees from the University of South Florida and Suffolk University Law School and works as a lawyer.

Summary generated by AllCiv from public sources.
Years in office
3
Elections won
1
Bills sponsored
497
Cosponsored
1,083
Committees
7

Committee Assignments

7 committees · 3 leadership roles
chair·Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery
chair·Veterans and Federal Affairs
vice chair·Aging and Independence
member·Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets
member·Judiciary
Your actions
State
Population
165,004
Median HH Income
$75K
Unemployment
4.8%
Bachelor's+
32.5%
Veterans
N/A
Median Age
42.0
Mean HH Income
N/A
Poverty Rate
13.2%
HS or Higher
89.6%
Median Home Value
$321K
Median Rent
$1,137/mo
Owner-Occupied
60.8%
Under 18 / 65+
N/A
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Data sourced from official congressional records, CRS, and FEC filings. AllCiv Score methodology available at allciv.com/methodology.