Election 2024 - The New Bedford Light

■ Latest coverage

2024 in review: Right turn in Bristol County; Trump gets 48%, Senate district goes Republican

2024 in review: Right turn in Bristol County; Trump gets 48%, Senate district goes Republican

A conservative wave made Bristol County the Trumpiest county in Massachusetts, and also hit a neighboring state Senate district.

December 31, 2024January 1, 2025

How New Bedford voted

Explore our ward-by-ward breakdown of results for national races and Massachusetts ballot questions.

November 5, 2024November 6, 2024

Trump could cut or weaken incentives for green energy

Trump could cut or weaken incentives for green energy

November 10, 2024November 11, 2024

Democratic leader: ‘We need to change our policies’

Democratic leader: ‘We need to change our policies’

November 7, 2024November 8, 2024

State rep candidate Thrasher pursues ‘hand recount’

State rep candidate Thrasher pursues ‘hand recount’

November 7, 2024November 7, 2024

■ More election news

Women’s advocates worry Trump could limit abortion rights here

Women’s advocates worry Trump could limit abortion rights here

November 7, 2024November 7, 2024

Fishermen celebrate Trump: ‘Government has crucified this industry’

Fishermen celebrate Trump: ‘Government has crucified this industry’

November 7, 2024November 7, 2024

Wind industry pitching business benefits to Trump

Wind industry pitching business benefits to Trump

November 7, 2024November 8, 2024

First shock, then planning; immigrants in New Bedford brace for Trump

First shock, then planning; immigrants in New Bedford brace for Trump

November 6, 2024November 6, 2024

What a second Trump term could mean for city’s housing shortage

What a second Trump term could mean for city’s housing shortage

November 6, 2024November 6, 2024

Trump grows stronger on South Coast, and a warning sign for Montigny

Trump grows stronger on South Coast, and a warning sign for Montigny

November 6, 2024November 7, 2024

What’s next after MCAS repeal?

What’s next after MCAS repeal?

November 6, 2024November 6, 2024

Kelly Dooner wins state Senate race to succeed Marc Pacheco

Kelly Dooner wins state Senate race to succeed Marc Pacheco

November 6, 2024November 7, 2024

Incumbent and newcomer win Bristol County Commission seats

Incumbent and newcomer win Bristol County Commission seats

November 6, 2024November 6, 2024

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■ Candidate profiles

8th District candidate Hadley pushes transparency and water quality

November 4, 2024November 4, 2024

State rep hopeful Sylvia focused on inflation, child care and health care

October 25, 2024October 25, 2024

State Senate candidate Pacheco: ‘I have a track record of delivering results’

October 24, 2024October 25, 2024

State rep candidate Ouellette touts lifetime of public service

October 24, 2024October 25, 2024

State rep candidate Pires targets migrant crisis, high cost of living

October 24, 2024October 25, 2024

State rep candidate Thrasher: ‘Put the district’s interests above party politics’

October 23, 2024October 25, 2024

■ Election 2023

Election challengers learn a hard lesson

Election challengers learn a hard lesson

November 8, 2023November 8, 2023

Incumbents sweep New Bedford’s at-large City Council race

Incumbents sweep New Bedford’s at-large City Council race

November 7, 2023November 8, 2023

Lopes tops Boyer in Ward 5 City Council race

Lopes tops Boyer in Ward 5 City Council race

November 7, 2023November 4, 2024

Choquette edges Markey in Ward 1 council race

Choquette edges Markey in Ward 1 council race

November 7, 2023November 7, 2023

Mitchell rolls in rematch, wins sixth term as mayor

Mitchell rolls in rematch, wins sixth term as mayor

November 7, 2023November 7, 2023

Highs and lows of New Bedford’s voter turnout

Highs and lows of New Bedford’s voter turnout

November 6, 2023November 7, 2023

Mayor Mitchell and challenger Moultrie detail their visions for New Bedford

Mayor Mitchell and challenger Moultrie detail their visions for New Bedford

November 2, 2023November 2, 2023

In Ward 5, a candidate takes a stand for the addicted community

In Ward 5, a candidate takes a stand for the addicted community

November 1, 2023November 1, 2023

At-large candidate Bruce Duarte would focus on jobs, taxes, safety and education

At-large candidate Bruce Duarte would focus on jobs, taxes, safety and education

November 1, 2023November 1, 2023

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