Analysis: Party in the 11th Hampden…Like It's an Open Seat…? — Western Mass Politics & Insight From the moment educator Johnnie McKnight came less than 250 votes of unseating 11th Hampden State Rep Bud Williams in 2025, it seemed highly like he would try again. Indeed, last December, he announc...

State Rep Bud Williams of the #11thHampden district does not appear to be retiring. Yet, he has attracted a significant number of challengers. There may be many reasons why, but there are rumors, too. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/04/anal...

Briefings: All the Story of McKnight Told Over…but Now with a Stronger Hand…? — Western Mass Politics & Insight Johnnie McKnight announced Monday he is trying to run for State Rep again, but he might get a much warmer reception this time.

ICYMI: #11thHampden Rep Bud Williams's 2024 challenger, Johnnie McKnight, is going to challenge the incumbent again next year. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2025/12/brie...

Briefings: All the Story of McKnight Told Over…but Now with a Stronger Hand…? — Western Mass Politics & Insight Johnnie McKnight announced Monday he is trying to run for State Rep again, but he might get a much warmer reception this time.

Next year, #11thHampden State Rep Bud Williams will face a familiar candidate. Johnnie McKnight has launched a fresh primary challenge to the longtime #Springfield pol after coming close to defeating Williams in 2024. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2025/12/brie...

Briefings: All the Story of McKnight Told Over…but Now with a Stronger Hand…? — Western Mass Politics & Insight Johnnie McKnight announced Monday he is trying to run for State Rep again, but he might get a much warmer reception this time.

The #11thHampden will have a contested Democratic primary as teacher Johnnie McKnight announces a rematch against longtime #Springfield pol and state rep Bud Williams. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2025/12/brie...

Briefings: All the Story of McKnight Told Over…but Now with a Stronger Hand…? — Western Mass Politics & Insight Johnnie McKnight announced Monday he is trying to run for State Rep again, but he might get a much warmer reception this time.

Once and future candidacy? Johnnie McKnight, who came within 250 votes of State Rep @BudLWilliams iin 2024, will try again next year. #mapoli #11thHampden wmasspi.com/2025/12/brie...

With McKnight Challenge, Rep Williams Has a Buddy in the Primary, Too… SPRINGFIELD—There are still no legislative retirements among state lawmakers here, but the number of contests has only grown. Johnnie Ray McKnight, a former municipal candidate, has pulled papers for ...

#Springfield has another primary challenge on its hands. Johnnie McKnight, who had run for mayor and City Council, has filed to run against #11thHampden Rep Bud Williams. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2024/03/with...