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.
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Straus fends off Swift, wins 10th Bristol District race and 16th term
Longtime state rep has been outspoken following a federal review of the MBTA, and also opposed the controversial scallop leasing proposal this fall.
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Keating re-elected to Congress, topping GOP challenger Brown
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.
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New Bedford voters say ‘yes’ to South Coast Rail
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.
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Healey turns governor’s office blue with historic win
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.
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Montigny, Cabral, Hendricks, Markey and DA Quinn, all unopposed
With no Republican challengers on the general election ballot, incumbents retain their positions
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Video: Do you agree that immigrants without legal documents should be allowed to obtain driver’s licenses?
After lawmakers passed an immigrant driver’s license law in June, there’s a proposal to strike it down in the Nov. 8 statewide election.
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It’s time to stand up and be heard … it’s time to vote
This all-important election features the battle for Bristol County sheriff and races for governor and lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state, treasurer and Governor’s Council, along with U.S. House of Representatives, county offices and candidates for state Senate and House of Representatives.
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Where do I vote on Nov. 8?
Polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in New Bedford. And if you want more information about the candidates, the ballot questions or issues in this year’s election, turn to The Light’s Election 2022 page.
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Video: How will you vote on the ‘millionaires tax’ question?
Voters will be asked on Nov. 8 whether to pass the so-called “millionaires tax,” or ballot Question 1, and we wanted to take the pulse ahead of time. Multimedia reporter Eleonora Bianchi set out to gauge public opinion.