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...
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.
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December 2, 2025 at 6:23 AM
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...
Context: Williams faces several challengers for renomination in the #11thHampden primary. #mapoli #spfldpoli
April 30, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Context: Williams faces several challengers for renomination in the #11thHampden primary. #mapoli #spfldpoli
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...
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...
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April 3, 2026 at 2:16 AM
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...
Outside money has rained into the #11thHampden primary in #Springfield. But a lot is going on below the surface among one of the district's most critical constituencies. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/08/the-...
The Money and the Meditations within the 11th Hampden Dem Primary… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
Records show Mass Teachers have dropped at least $30K on one candidate in the 11th Hampden primary. They are among many players in the race.
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August 30, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Outside money has rained into the #11thHampden primary in #Springfield. But a lot is going on below the surface among one of the district's most critical constituencies. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/08/the-...
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.
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December 12, 2025 at 3:03 AM
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...
INBOX: Mass Alliance endorses Johnnie McKnight in #11thHampden. McKnight is challenging Rep Bud Williams. #mapoli
April 24, 2026 at 10:20 PM
INBOX: Mass Alliance endorses Johnnie McKnight in #11thHampden. McKnight is challenging Rep Bud Williams. #mapoli
The money race in the #11thHampden is closer than the candidates' campaign bank accounts would suggest. That, and a debate among one key constituency, could power the result on Tuesday. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/08/the-...
The Money and the Meditations within the 11th Hampden Dem Primary… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
Records show Mass Teachers have dropped at least $30K on one candidate in the 11th Hampden primary. They are among many players in the race.
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September 1, 2026 at 4:12 AM
The money race in the #11thHampden is closer than the candidates' campaign bank accounts would suggest. That, and a debate among one key constituency, could power the result on Tuesday. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/08/the-...
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.
wmasspi.com
December 8, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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...
#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...
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 ...
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March 17, 2024 at 1:31 AM
#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...
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.
wmasspi.com
December 4, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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...