McCarthy is challenging incumbent Gale Candaras of Wilbraham.
LONGMEADOW - Thomas A. McCarthy, of Springfield, Republican candidate for state Senate for the First Hampden and Hampshire District, will formally announce his candidacy for the seat at a fund-raiser on Aug. 26 at 6 p.m. at the Georgetown Condominium Clubhouse at 714 Converse St.
McCarthy is challenging incumbent Gale D. Candaras, D-Wilbraham, for the seat. The district includes Belchertown, East Longmeadow, Granby, Hampden, Longmeadow, Ludlow, Wilbraham and Springfield Wards 2, 7 and 8 and Ward 5 Precincts C, D, E, F, G and H.
Anyone with questions should contact Justin McCarthy at (413) 636-7631 or by e-mail at jrossmccarthy@gmail.com.