Fenton cites ‘geographic politics’ as Governor’s Council bid fails

by Chris Maza | Sep 2, 2026 | Agawam, Amherst, Belchertown, Chicopee, East Longmeadow, Easthampton, Granby, Hadley, Hampden, Hampden County, Hampshire County, Hilltowns, Holyoke, Local News, Longmeadow, Ludlow, Monson, Northampton, Palmer, South Hadley, Southwick, Springfield, Ware, West Springfield, Westfield, Wilbraham

SPRINGFIELD — Calling the results an illustration of “geographic politics,” Springfield City Councilor and local attorney Michael Fenton failed in his second attempt for the Eighth District seat on the Governor’s Council.