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Jeromie Whalen for Congress | Democrat for MA-01

My name is Jeromie Whalen, and I’m running to represent Massachusetts’ First Congressional District. I was raised in Belchertown, earned three degrees from UMass Amherst, and now live in South Hadley with my wife. Having lived in communities from Belchertown to Westfield and from Otis to South Hadley, I carry with me the values instilled by the Valley that raised me.

Growing up here, I was taught to work hard, respect others, care for those around me, and always show up for my community. Those lessons shaped me as a teacher and as a citizen, and they are the foundation of my campaign. Over the past decade, I’ve been a high school teacher who’s dedicated my career to ensuring that students have the tools and support they need to be forces of good in the world. In the classroom, I learned how to roll up my sleeves, find innovative solutions, and solve everyday challenges. Those same skills are exactly what I will bring to Washington.

The strength of our district is not found in corporations or wealthy donors, but in the people who make this place home. The foundation of MA-01 is the farmers, nurses, teachers, students, immigrants, veterans, first responders, tradespeople, small business owners, single moms, and working families who keep our communities moving forward. These are the people I’ve stood alongside as an educator, a union member, an advocate, an ally, and a family man, and they are the people I will fight for as their representative.