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Massachusetts election news
- USCape Cod Times
Provincetown election results: Voters weighed in on Select Board race, money requests
Motta sports field $11.8M redevelopment votes are in at Provincetown election.
1 min read - USCape Cod Times
One race in Dennis town election. Here's who won.
Dennis had only one contested race: water commissioner. Here are the election results.
2 min read - WorldCape Cod Times
Chatham town election is Thursday. Who is running for Select Board? Plus, two overrides.
Two debt exclusion questions are on the Chatham ballot - transfer station at 97 Sam Ryder Road and an $11.4 million waterfront infrastructure bond.
3 min read - USCape Cod Times
Yarmouth's election is May 21. Meet the five people competing for two Select Board seats.
Yarmouth town election voters will also face a ballot question related to funding for the town's share of the regional school district budget.
4 min read - USCape Cod Times
Bourne election is set for May 21. Who's running and who is not.
Town Clerk Barry Johnson is worried about six spot on the Bourne ballot with no candidates.
3 min read - WorldCape Cod Times
Mashpee funding for sewer, police station plans: Here are Saturday's town election results
Mashpee voters passed Proposition 2½ overrides to support two town projects.
2 min read - USCape Cod Times
'My responsibility.' Cape lawmaker points to his lack of oversight for campaign errors
Flanagan's 1st Barnstable District includes Brewster, Dennis and Precincts 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, and 8 in Yarmouth.
6 min read - USCape Cod Times
Voters at May 11 Mashpee election will be asked to OK two Prop 2 1/2 overrides
Mashpee voters will head to the polls Saturday to vote on overrides for sewer project, police station designs and fill seats on two boards
4 min read - PoliticsWorcester Telegram & Gazette
Mass. restaurant group asks high court to block ballot question on tipped minimum wage
The Massachusetts Restaurant Association argues that the question actually covers two different topics.
4 min read - USPatriot Ledger
3 more South Shore towns don't pass MBTA zoning rules at May town meeting
“When they say they’re going to withhold grants, it’s our tax money. We can’t just roll over and let them bully us because it’s never going to stop.”
3 min read - USCape Cod Times
Dennis shows support for recreational marijuana shops, but measure falls short
Kyle Pedicini, who sponsored the measure to lift the ban on recreational marijuana shops, says Dennis could generate a half-million dollars.
5 min read - USCape Cod Times
Two contested races and two override questions highlight Provincetown election
Provincetown will hold its annual town election on May 14. with two contested races and two override questions.
4 min read - PoliticsWorcester Telegram & Gazette
AI, deepfakes and political campaigns: Mass. lawmakers look to set some rules
Concern is growing over the use of realistic-seeming but phony video and audio to influence voters.
3 min read - USTaunton Daily Gazette
Berkley selectman candidate wants to combine town's 2 schools. What does opponent say?
Also at the candidates night: "Petty stuff I have no time for. No time for drama," said the candidate vying to unseat treasurer Wendy Cochrane.
5 min read - USThe Standard-Times
Two local state rep seats won't be going to incumbents. Here's why.
Candidates are emerging for two local state representatives' seats that have opened up after two longtime incumbents opted not to seek re-election.
2 min read - USThe Standard-Times
See who's making their way into Acushnet town government this election season.
Acushnet's town election season won't have any contests to the ballot, but May 18 will bring some new members to several important boards.
2 min read - USThe Herald News
Two Republicans to challenge state Rep. Pat Haddad. Who else is running for office?
The state Legislature races are shaping up, now that the deadline has passed for nominees to seek a place on the September primary ballot.
3 min read - USPatriot Ledger
It's official. Another South Shore town will have an override vote. What it means
Braintree revenues next year are expected to increase by $25,000, but spending will increase by about $18 million.
4 min read - PoliticsWorcester Telegram & Gazette
Early look at House and Senate races in Central Mass.: Which incumbents face challengers?
Tuesday was the deadline for candidates to submit signatures to local election officials.
4 min read - PoliticsCape Cod Times
Cape Cod lawmaker cited for using fake woman to raise campaign money
State Rep. Christopher Flanagan went so far as to describe Jeanne Louise's physical characteristics to state investigators, a public finding said.
3 min read - USCape Cod Times
Wellfleet election results: Sheila Lyons, John Wolf beat two others for Selectboard
Two people won seats on the Wellfleet Selectboard in Monday's election. Here's what they want to do, from housing to town policy to funding.
1 min read - USPatriot Ledger
Is your town going to have an override vote? What that means
Voters could be asked to support a permanent tax hike to quell the impacts of budget issues at town hall.
5 min read - WorldThe Gardner News
It's Town Election season: when your town votes, what seats are open and how to register
Here's what you need to know to vote in your town's annual election - when is election day, where to vote, and what seats are available.
7 min read - USWFXT
Suffolk County DA pays fine for violating state ethics law in 2022 primary race against Arroyo
Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden has agreed to pay a $5,000 civil penalty for violating conflict of interest law by allowing his office to issue an official press statement aimed at discrediting his primary opponent days before the 2022 Democratic primary election.
2 min read - WorldThe Milford Daily News
Milford election recount determines School Committee chair keeps his seat by 2 votes
A recount in the Milford School Committee race has determined that incumbent Chair Christopher Wilson will keep his seat.
2 min read - USPatriot Ledger
It's official. Elizabeth Warren race has a new challenger − Quincy City Council president
Quincy City Council President Ian Cain will enter the race for Elizabeth Warren seat in the U.S. Senate.
6 min read - PoliticsPatriot Ledger
Quincy city councilor wants to be the Republican to unseat Elizabeth Warren
Quincy's first Black and openly gay City Council President announced his bid to unseat Elizabeth Warren as Massachusetts senator.
3 min read - PoliticsWFXT
Prosecutors to make history with opening statements in hush money case against Trump
For the first time in history, prosecutors will present a criminal case against a former American president to a jury Monday as they accuse Donald Trump of a hush-money scheme aimed at preventing damaging stories about his personal life from becoming public. A 12-person jury in Manhattan is set to hear opening statements from prosecutors and defense lawyers in the first of four criminal cases against the presumptive Republican nominee to reach trial. Attorneys will also introduce a colorful ca
3 min read - USThe Milford Daily News
Milford plans recount April 24 after just two votes separated School Committee candidates
A recount will be held for the Milford School Committee election at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Town Hall.
2 min read - USThe Herald News
Coogan: Cost to build a new Diman will soar to $6.5M a year. Here's what he wants to do.
Fall River will soon be on the hook for $6.5 million annual payments for a new Diman. Mayor Coogan is trying again to have voters decide how to pay.
4 min read - USThe Enterprise
Wanna run for Brockton mayor? You might just have to 'really' live here. How bad is it?
One candidate said he lived on a couch, another in a modest apartment. It's been dubbed the "Lawton Effect" -- and city officials have had enough.
4 min read - USThe Milford Daily News
Legalizing psychedelics may be up to MA voters this fall. Why opponents want more details
James Davis, founder of Bay Staters for Natural Medicine, said having a system as set forth by the ballot question initiative would push up prices.
5 min read - USThe Standard-Times
Westport voters say 'no' to a debt exclusion and elect a new Select Board member
Westport voters have said "no" to a ballot question that would have paved the way for a town water project, and picked a new Select Board member.
1 min read - USThe Herald News
Swansea voters elect new faces on town's Board of Selectmen, School Committee
The town elected Michael Beaudette to the Board of Selectmen on Monday, and picked a newcomer to the School Committee.
2 min read - USThe Herald News
Somerset voters opt to re-elect incumbents in annual town election; Smith beats McNamara
Voters on Monday re-elected Allen Smith to the Board of Selectmen, beating erstwhile selectman Holly McNamara in what had been a contentious race.
1 min read - USThe Herald News
Two in contentious fight for Somerset selectmen's seat: What to know in 60 seconds
Somerset voters will have just two choices to make when they cast ballots in the Annual Town Election on April 8. Here's what to know in 60 seconds.
2 min read - USThe Standard-Times
Dartmouth election results: Fresh faces on Select Board, School Committee and more
See who won in contested races for Dartmouth Select Board, School Committee, Board of Assessors and Board of Library Trustees.
2 min read - WorldThe Milford Daily News
UPDATE: Milford's town election results have been updated. This race was most affected
Turnout for Milford's town election this year was 15%, up from 9% a year ago.
2 min read - USCape Cod Times
Know before you vote: Candidates, issues in Barnstable County Regional Commission race
Two Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioner seats are up for election this year. Here's who's running and the issues.
2 min read - WorldThe Standard-Times
Fairhaven getting new Select Board, School Committee, Planning Board members and more
This year's election is bringing a wave of new faces to some important Fairhaven boards.
2 min read - USPatriot Ledger
Elizabeth Warren election: Quincy City Council president files papers for US Senate run
Quincy City Council President Ian Cain has filed paper work with the FEC for a US Senate run.
1 min read - USThe Herald News
Swansea voters meet school board and selectmen candidates ahead of annual town election
With Swansea’s election coming up, voters were able to hear candidates for town offices pitch themselves, tackling a host of hot-button topics.
5 min read - USWFXT
Connecticut becomes one of the last states to allow early voting after years of debate
For the first time, Connecticut has allowed people to cast ballots early, in person, ahead of an election, years after almost every other state in the country offered voters that option.
4 min read - USThe Standard-Times
Dartmouth's town election is April 2. Here's what to know about the candidates.
Dartmouth's boards are set for some change in the upcoming April 2 election.
8 min read - WorldThe Metrowest Daily News
Natick town election results: Incumbents win in school race, Select Board member picked
Catherine Brunell and Shai Fuxman were reelected to the Natick School Committee, while Linda Wollschlager is the Select Board's newest member.
2 min read - USThe Metrowest Daily News
Jack Patrick Lewis seeks fifth term. Why he's running to represent Ashland, Framingham
Seeking his fifth term in office, Jack Lewis is once again asking for voters support this fall as he campaigns to be re-elected to the state house.
3 min read - PoliticsCape Cod Times
Know before you vote: Candidates and issues in 3rd Barnstable District election
The 3rd Barnstable District House seat is up for election this year. Here's who's running and the issues.
4 min read - BusinessThe Standard-Times
Fairhaven's town election is Monday. Here's what to know about the candidates.
Fairhaven's town election is April 1.
16 min read - WorldThe Metrowest Daily News
Sudbury election results: New officials picked as nearly 1 in 4 voters cast ballots
Incumbents reelected to Sudbury Select Board; newcomers claim School Committee seats
2 min read - USAndover Townsman, Mass.
Election Day Tuesday: Voters to decide select board, school committee races
Mar. 21—Andover voters will have plenty of options when they head to the polls Tuesday. Residents will be electing two Select Board members and two School Committee members. They will a choice of voting for two from the four Select Board candidates seeking seat and two from a field of five shooting for the School Committee. Polls will be open on Election Day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Ellen ...
2 min read - USThe Standard-Times
State Rep. William Straus will not seek re-election in November, first elected in 1993
State Rep. William Straus, D-Mattapoisett, has announced he will not be seeking re-election to the 10th Bristol District seat he has held since 1993.
3 min read - USWorcester Telegram & Gazette
Biden nominates Worcester attorney Brian Murphy to be federal judge in Massachusetts
Murphy is a founding partner of Murphy & Rudolf LLP in Worcester.
4 min read - BusinessWorcester Telegram & Gazette
Ballot questions could decide employment status for rideshare workers in Mass.
Regulating the rideshare industry and network-based employment models may come down to which ballot initiatives state voters decide to endorse.
7 min read - PoliticsWFXT
House Republicans move ahead with TikTok vote even as Trump voices opposition to possible ban
House Republicans are moving ahead with a bill that would require Chinese company ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban in the United States even as former President Donald Trump is voicing opposition to the effort.
6 min read - BusinessWFXT
Lawmakers to hold hearing on how tipped workers in Massachusetts should be paid
Lawmakers will gavel in a hearing Tuesday about a proposed ballot question that would eliminate the separate, lower minimum wage for tipped workers.
7 min read - BusinessCape Cod Times
Should bartenders, restaurant servers get paid minimum wage? 2024 Mass. ballot questions
A proposed ballot question would eliminate the lower minimum wage for tipped workers, a topic with similar campaigns unfolding in three other states.
6 min read - USPatriot Ledger
Sen. Timilty says he's running for his father's former job. Here's what we know
Voters will now be making fresh choices for state Senate in a geographic swath stretching from Milton to upper Cape Cod.
3 min read - PoliticsThe Milford Daily News
Republican state committee nominations in Milford certified. Which candidates won?
The Republican Party nominations for Norfolk, Worcester and Middlesex District state committeeman and committeewoman were each contested.
1 min read - USTaunton Daily Gazette
Race to replace Marc Pacheco in senate heats up as 2nd Taunton city councilor jumps in
With Taunton hotel being used as shelter, here's what candidates think about migrant and housing crises and more.
4 min read - BusinessWFXT
Lines forming in battle over tipped worker wages
Adding to an election cycle already bound to feature prominent labor-related fights, a national campaign and an influential restaurant industry group will compete for votes over how tipped workers in Massachusetts should be paid.
7 min read - PoliticsCape Cod Times
Here's how close the divide was between Democrat and Republican voters on Cape Cod Tuesday
See how many Cape Cod voters cast Republican versus Democrat ballots on Super Tuesday, town by town. Plus, how many votes did Nikki Haley get?
1 min read - PoliticsThe Metrowest Daily News
How well did Donald Trump and Nikki Haley do in MetroWest communities on Super Tuesday?
The likelihood of a rematch of the 2020 election between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump is a near certainty this fall.
3 min read - PoliticsWFXT
Trump, Biden, Haley? Interactive maps show how every Massachusetts community voted on Super Tuesday
The results of Super Tuesday in 16 states, including Massachusetts, show that America appears destined for another presidential election pitting Democrat Joe Biden against Republican Donald Trump.
1 min read - PoliticsCape Cod Times
Presidential preferences made clear on Cape Cod on Super Tuesday
State Party Committee members chosen as part of Cape Cod Super Tuesday unofficial results.
2 min read - PoliticsWFXT
Joe Biden, Donald Trump win presidential primaries in Massachusetts
Bay Staters flocked to the polls as part of Super Tuesday, the biggest day of the primary season.
1 min read - PoliticsThe Metrowest Daily News
Divided ahead of Super Tuesday, Framingham Democrats vow to work together going forward
After a divided Super Tuesday slate, Framingham Democrats agree it's time to work together.
5 min read - PoliticsWorcester Telegram & Gazette
Central Mass. results: Worcester sides with Trump (66.5%) in GOP primary
Worcester turnout at 17%.
3 min read - PoliticsWFXT
Trump and Biden win big in Mass. setting up a likely November rematch
With Super Tuesday going into the history books soon it’s looking more and more like another Biden Trump face off in the general election in November.
2 min read - USWFXT
Low voter turnout in Massachusetts for Super Tuesday
“People probably don’t think it’s that important.”
2 min read - PoliticsTaunton Daily Gazette
'I wouldn't say I'm satisfied' with the options: What Taunton voters say on Super Tuesday
"I'm not satisfied with either party," said Taunton voter Rick Ames.
2 min read - PoliticsThe Herald News
Fall River area voters head to the polls in Super Tuesday presidential primary election
Super Tuesday voters are heading to the polls to cast ballots in the presidential primary election.
4 min read - PoliticsCape Cod Times
Voters share thoughts on important issues on Super Tuesday ballot
Voters canvassed in Bourne, Sandwich and Harwich share their thoughts after voting on Super Tuesday.
5 min read - USThe Gardner News
Super Tuesday voting in Gardner - did early voting make a difference?
Voter turnout was described as "slow but steady" during the morning hours on Super Tuesday in Gardner.
2 min read - PoliticsWorcester Telegram & Gazette
'It’s a right to vote': Enthusiasm a winner at the presidential primary polls in Worcester
Catching up with voters on Super Tuesday.
7 min read - PoliticsThe Standard-Times
New Bedford area voters head to the polls in Super Tuesday presidential primary election
Super Tuesday voters are heading to the polls to cast ballots in the presidential primary election.
6 min read - PoliticsWFXT
Massachusetts Secretary William Galvin watching for impact of ex-Dems in Tuesday elections
Citing “significant” early voting numbers, Secretary William Galvin said his prognostication for “a reasonably good turnout” on Tuesday in the Massachusetts primaries could be “enhanced a little more” by the court’s Monday morning ruling.
6 min read - PoliticsWFXT
Super Tuesday voting in Massachusetts: Here’s everything voters need to know
On Tuesday, Bay State voters will head to the polls to vote in the presidential primaries and some cities and towns will also have local elections.
8 min read - PoliticsWFXT
Election 2024: What to expect in Super Tuesday's presidential nominating contests
With contests in 16 states and American Samoa, the Super Tuesday primaries next week will be the largest day of voting of the year outside of the November election. Just how “super” it is maybe a matter of perspective.
12 min read - PoliticsWorcester Telegram & Gazette
Mass. gears up for Super Tuesday: Biden faces 'No Preference' protest campaign
Polls will be open for in-person voting from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
3 min read