Mass. just tackled 9 ballot questions. Here’s where each landed, and what comes next
The action in Massachusetts was mostly focused on a record-tying batch of ballot questions, some of which leave the ball in the Legislature’s court.
Public’s approval of Q1 sends clear message for government transparency
Proponents say the overwhelming approval of the transparency ballot question should be a lesson to the Legislature to heed to the will of the people.
Hoye keeps seat as Bristol County register of probate
Incumbent Democrat Tom Hoye prevails over independent challenger Melanie Patenaude Layden with 17 of the county’s 20 cities and towns counted.
St. Gelais wins 8th Bristol District, flips seat for the GOP
With no political experience, Jesse St. Gelais will represent Westport on Beacon Hill, flipping the Democratic-held area for Republicans.
Secretary of state, attorney general, treasurer, auditor reelected
Secretary of State William Galvin, Attorney General Andrea Campbell, Treasurer Deb Goldberg, and Auditor Diana DiZoglio, all Democrats, turned back challengers.
Voters expand public records law, disfavor party election shift
Gun law repeal and recreational cannabis rollback were both headed to defeat.
Mark Sylvia glides to victory over Brendalee Smith in 10th Bristol rep race
The incumbent, who represents Fairhaven, Marion, Mattapoisett, Rochester and parts of New Bedford and Acushnet, secures his second term in office.
Montigny handily beats GOP challenger McConnell for Senate seat
State Sen. Mark Montigny, a Democrat, captured nearly two-thirds of the vote Tuesday, perhaps bolstered by a nationwide “blue wave.”
Chris Markey announces win in Bristol County DA race
Markey announced his victory based on results his campaign had collected from 85% of precincts in Bristol County. Aitken conceded Wednesday morning.
U.S. Rep. Bill Keating wins 9th term in Congress
The incumbent Democrat defeated Republican challenger R. Tyler Macallister in the 9th Congressional District.
Pacheco beats Tam to take Bristol 9th House seat
Edward Pacheco, a Democrat, will represent Dartmouth in the state House, succeeding Rep. Chris Markey.
Cabral wins 18th term in state House; Hendricks wins 5th term
Reps. Antonio Cabral and Christopher Hendricks coasted to victory in the 13th and 11th Bristol districts respectively against only write-in votes.
Photo gallery: New Bedford, South Coast vote
Light reporters were all around South Coast Tuesday, capturing the action on Election Day, from folks casting votes in New Bedford, Fairhaven and Dartmouth to candidates getting their message out.
Maura Healey wins reelection for governor
The Arlington Democrat focused her campaign on defending her first-term record against the cost-of-living crisis and positioning herself as a bulwark against Republican President Donald Trump.
U.S. Sen. Ed Markey wins reelection
The Malden Democrat, 80, defeated Republican challenger John Deaton.
AI-generated campaign ads raise concerns about misleading voters
In Massachusetts, candidates for state office used AI-generated video, audio and photos in attack ads.
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How should you vote on each ballot question?
Explore our guide to what a ‘yes’ and ‘no’ vote mean.
Here’s what you need to know about Election Day in New Bedford
There are two polling place changes, and no federal monitors. Also, voters should check their registration status — just in case they’re on an inactive list.
Everything you need to know about the statewide candidates
Here’s a guide to the incumbents and challengers in the races for U.S. Senate, governor, secretary of state, attorney general, treasurer, and auditor.
Advocates and opponents sharply divided on Question 3’s all-party primaries
Instead of Democratic and Republican primaries, an all-party primary would send the top two candidates of any party to the general election.
Question 7 proposes ‘starter home’ zoning change
The proposed law would override local zoning rules to allow single-family homes on lots as small as 5,000 square feet.
Know your voting rights this Election Day
Protecting the right to vote also means ensuring voters understand their rights and know where to turn if something goes wrong.
Question 1 advocates criticize Legislature on openness; lawmakers defend transparency bill
The Legislature is considering bills that wouldn’t go as far — and could limit Question 1’s effects.
Lang, Choquette call for Oliver’s resignation from City Council
Former Mayor Scott Lang and Ward 1 Councilor Leo Choquette say Ward 3 Councillor Shawn Oliver should step down after Oliver’s drunk-driving arrest.
Shawn Oliver can stay on the council after OUI arrest, city says
The city has no process for removing elected officials, but the Legislature could soon change that.
In Bristol County’s most obscure race, register of probate faces a challenger
Incumbent Democrat Tom Hoye competes in a rematch with independent Melanie Patenaude Layden. And a pair of long-time New Bedford politician cousins seek reelection in uncontested races — like they have for years.
Healey still leading in new poll; races tighten for some ballot questions
Gov. Maura Healey leads Mike Minogue 56%-31%. Several ballot questions look likely to pass, but one is a nail-biter.
Cabral and Hendricks, running unopposed, talk energy, housing, transparency
Reps. Christopher Hendricks and Antonio Cabral, who have no opponents in the 11th and 13th Bristol districts, discuss policy priorities and look back on their time in the Legislature.
Shawn Oliver quietly attends committee meeting after OUI charge
The councilor did not address reporters’ questions about his political future after ending his campaign for lieutenant governor.
Who would be lieutenant governor if Minogue is elected?
After Shawn Oliver’s OUI arrest, it might be no one.
Bristol DA candidates campaign on new ideas
Seth Aitken, a Republican, and Chris Markey, a Democrat, are competing to be the county’s top prosecutor, an open seat. Here’s how they’d each change the office.
Shawn Oliver pleads not guilty to OUI charge after crash
The New Bedford city councilman, who has suspended his campaign for lieutenant governor, was released on personal recognizance. Police reports say his SUV overturned on Dartmouth Street Saturday night.
Newcomer challenges freshman state rep in Bristol 10th
Voters will choose between Brendalee Smith, a newcomer to state elected office, and Democrat incumbent Rep. Mark Sylvia.
Shawn Oliver arrested on OUI charge, suspends campaign for Lt. governor
Mike Minogue, Oliver’s Republican gubernatorial running mate, said, if elected, he would formally ask Oliver to resign.
Affordability and accountability dominate Healey-Minogue finale
Minogue hammered Healey over her “sometimes things happen” remark on a State Police barracks case.
Housing and affordability dominate 9th Bristol House race
Republican Chester Tam and Democrat Edward Pacheco both criticize housing developments in Dartmouth. They differ on ICE.
Despite common ground, 8th Bristol House race could be tight
Freshman state Rep. Steven Ouellette, a Democrat, and challenger Jesse St. Gelais, a Republican, both criticize Mass Save and the cost of living. But they differ on wind power, abortion, and guns.
Deaton and Markey clash over Trump, voting record in first and only debate
Sen. Ed Markey emphasized the need for a Democratic-controlled Congress; John Deaton revived Markey’s 1970s conservative voting record.
State Senate race hinges on affordability, calls for government transparency
State Sen. Mark Montigny and his Republican challenger, Robert McConnell, offer vastly different approaches to serving the South Coast — entrenched, insider expertise vs. enthusiasm unencumbered by experience.
Lieutenant governor candidates debate Trump, ICE, affordability
Republican Shawn Oliver of New Bedford faults the state’s refusal to work with Trump; Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll blames Washington “headwinds.”
Minogue says Massachusetts residents are overtaxed
The Republican candidate for governor says he would roll back policies designed to reduce the state’s carbon footprint.
In race for Congress, Keating and Macallister differ on immigration, Trump, cost of living
U.S. Rep. Bill Keating is running for a ninth term in Massachusetts’ 9th Congressional District. He faces a challenge from R. Tyler Macallister, a fisherman and business owner.
Governor’s record, Trump’s impact on stage in Healey-Minogue debate
Minogue says affordability worsened under Healey, while the governor tries to tie the challenger to Trump and his impact on rising costs.
Seven candidates for Legislature address housing, energy, state aid at forum
Four incumbent state reps and three challengers also addressed jobs, transparency, the Ash Street Jail and the State Pier.
Candidates for Congress, DA outline platforms at candidate forum
Here’s how the candidates compare on the region’s top issues ahead of the November election.
GOP Senate candidate Deaton: ‘I’m a true independent voice’
John Deaton hopes that independence will catapult him ahead of incumbent U.S. Sen. Ed Markey this November. He knows the battle will be uphill, but he’s used to that.
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