Massachusetts — 1st District

U.S. Rep. Richard Neal faces a challenge from South Hadley high school teacher Jeromie Whalen in the Sept. 1 Democratic primary for Massachusetts' 1st Congressional District.

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Whenever we consider who should represent Berkshire County — whether at the local, state or federal level — we know we need strong and capable voices who will speak up for our oft-overlooked region in the halls of public power. U.S. Rep. Richard Neal has consistently been that voice for Massachusetts’ 1st District — one we think should continue resonating in Congress on our district’s behalf at a pivotal juncture for our local communities and the national political landscape.

Jeromie Whalen and U.S. Rep. Richard Neal are facing each other in the Democratic primary for the Mass. 1st District on Tuesday, Sept. 1.

Rep. Neal’s primary challenger, South Hadley high school teacher Jeromie Whalen, says otherwise. Hoping to ride a nat…