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Six-term incumbent Democrat stressed his support for education, offshore wind and commuter rail to South Coast.

More than three hours after polls closed and with almost half of votes counted, only the ballot measure relating to dental insurance had a considerable lead in any one direction.

Longtime state rep has been outspoken following a federal review of the MBTA, and also opposed the controversial scallop leasing proposal this fall.

Keating campaigned on environmental efforts, specifically infrastructure projects like offshore wind and coastal resiliency, which have the potential to boost the local economy while combating climate change.

Some voters said they voted for South Coast Rail so they could get to Boston more easily. The commuter rail would make the trip easier for seniors, they said, and for people looking for higher-paying jobs outside New Bedford.

In addition to being the first woman and first openly gay person elected governor in Massachusetts, Healey became the first sitting attorney general elected to the corner office since AG became an elected office more than a century ago.

With no Republican challengers on the general election ballot, incumbents retain their positions