Adam Gómez

Meet Adam

State Senator Adam Gómez proudly represents the Hampden District, serving the communities of Springfield and Chicopee. A lifelong resident of Western Massachusetts, Adam is a proud Boricua, father of three, former small business owner, and former Springfield City Councilor. In 2020, he became the first Latino elected to represent the Hampden District in the Massachusetts Senate.

Raised in Springfield, Senator Gómez understands firsthand the opportunities and challenges facing working families across western Massachusetts. His experiences as a resident, small business owner, community advocate, and elected official have shaped a public service career rooted in expanding opportunity, strengthening neighborhoods, and ensuring every resident has a voice in state government.

Throughout his time in the Legislature, Senator Gómez has emerged as a leading advocate for environmental justice, economic development, public health, housing affordability, workforce development, and civil rights. He has championed legislation and secured investments to expand access to affordable housing, strengthen protections for vulnerable communities, improve public health outcomes, advance criminal justice reform, protect voting rights, expand immigrant rights, and promote equity across the Commonwealth.

As a strong voice for western Massachusetts, Senator Gómez has delivered critical investments for Springfield, Chicopee, and communities across the Hampden District — supporting local schools, workforce training, transportation, public safety, environmental initiatives, small businesses, and neighborhood development. He has led efforts to improve indoor air quality in schools and public buildings, strengthen fair housing protections, advance clean energy policies rooted in science and environmental justice, and create economic opportunities for workers, entrepreneurs, and small businesses.

Senator Gómez currently serves as Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy and Chair of the Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses. He also serves as Vice Chair of the Joint Committee on Racial Equity, Civil Rights, and Inclusion and Vice Chair of the Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development, while serving on additional committees focused on climate, juvenile and emerging adult justice, financial services, emergency preparedness, and the state budget.

Before joining the Senate, Senator Gómez served on the Springfield City Council, where he advocated for neighborhood revitalization, responsible economic development, and greater transparency in local government. He has also served on numerous nonprofit and community boards throughout the region, particularly organizations dedicated to advancing the Latino community, supporting working families, and expanding opportunities for underserved residents.

Whether advocating on Beacon Hill or working alongside residents, community leaders, and local organizations at home, Senator Gómez remains committed to building a healthier, more equitable, and more prosperous Commonwealth where every person has the opportunity to succeed.