Massachusetts House sets March 5 special election date for 6th Worcester seat

House lawmakers set March 5 as the special election date for a Central Massachusetts House seat last held by Sen. Peter Durant, who won his own Senate special election last month against a Gardner Democrat.

Dudley Selectman John Marsi and Southbridge Town Councilor Dave Adams, both Republicans, said they are running for Durant’s old post, which covers Dudley, Charlton, Southbridge, and Spencer.

Adams said Thursday he is “ready to go.”

“I’m ready. I’m absolutely ready to go. I’m already pushing out my information on all the policies and things that I’ve accomplished as a town councilor, as a veteran,” he said in a brief call with the Herald. “That’s a perfect date.”

Marsi did not immediately return a request for comment.

The special election will occur the same day as the Massachusetts presidential primaries. A special election state primary will be held Feb. 6 and candidates will have until Dec. 26 to submit nomination papers to local election officials, according to the secretary of state’s office.

Adams reported $9,579 in campaign cash on hand as of the end of November, according to state campaign finance records. He raised $13,035, which includes a $10,000 loan he gave himself and three top dollar donations from Jonathan Daou, Joseph Daou and Charbel Daou, according to state records.

Marsi had $1,230 cash in hand at the end of November, according to state records. He raised $1,233 during the month from two loans he gave himself, state campaign finance records show.