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"A midterm election," Dan Balz says, "is like a pointillist painting, each individual race a dot that by Wednesday morning will add up to an image that will provide some answer to the question of the moment: the identity of America as it is today, its aspirations and values, the tone and tenor of the debate."

Washington Post columnist Dan Balz.

Speaking about the upcoming elections.

News By Category
Beltway Politics

2018 election: Massachusetts lawmakers stump for Democrats across US » The Republican

Business

Who benefits when startup money is ‘taken off the table’? » Boston Globe

Owner of Papa Gino's files for bankruptcy, announces sale » Boston Business Journal

Cannabis & Psychedelics

For some, rollout pace for recreational pot in Massachusetts carries sense of deja vu » Berkshire Eagle

Civil Rights

Question 3 looks to repeal law on gender identity protection in public places » The Sun Chronicle

Firearm restrictions in Boston and Brookline don't violate Second Amendment, appeals court says » The Republican

Education

At Harvard, the legacy of longtime admissions dean on trial » Boston Globe

Biotech at MCC growing by leaps and bounds » Lowell Sun

Environment

Why is this environmental group staying neutral in governor’s race? » Boston Globe

State going ahead with Wendell logging project » The Recorder

Gaming

DraftKings bets on Massachusetts » Boston Herald

Health Care

Laura Levis died outside a Boston-area ER. The doors were locked. Why? » Boston Globe

Labor

Baystate Health mass mailing over Question 1 alarming some recipients » The Republican

Legislative

Beacon Hill Roll Call examines salaries and other benefits received by local state senators and representatives » Taunton Gazette

Lobbying

Dempsey starting his own firm after leaving ML Strategies » State House News Service

Local Government

Windsor official's lawsuit against town, neighbors set for spring trial » Berkshire Eagle

Opinion

Mayor Walsh errs in hiring Carlos Henriquez for city job » Boston Globe

Our View: Our choices for state Senate and House » The Sun Chronicle

Our Opinion: Caccaviello for DA » Berkshire Eagle

Chris Pappas for New Hampshire’s First District » Boston Globe

Three reasons to vote No on Question 3 » Boston Globe

The pitfalls of ‘radical transparency’ » Boston Globe

North Central Mass. can benefit from true team of bipartisan legislators » Sentinel & Enterprise

Union ‘loophole’ isn’t a very big one » Commonwealth Magazine

ENDORSEMENT: Charlie Baker is dependable and stable — he’s earned a second term as governor » The Daily Free Press

Why I’m not voting for Charlie Baker » the Berkshire edge

Editorial: Pols’ vote-buying is never right » Boston Herald

Will millennials save the Democratic Party? » Boston Globe

The Republican picks Suzanne Bump for auditor (Editorial) » The Republican

Our opinion: Tuesday’s midterm elections » ItemLive.com

Why This Democrat Is Voting For Caroline Colarusso » Somerville Patch

Housing crunch » Cape Cod Times

As a teacher, I think it’s time to rethink education accountability » Commonwealth Magazine

Yes on 3 is a healthy choice » Commonwealth Magazine

Q1: A blunt instrument for a complex problem » Commonwealth Magazine

Politics

Hackers targeting election networks across country prior to midterms » Boston Globe

Charlie Baker bites hand that backs his PAC » Boston Herald

'She's someone who gets this area': Gov. Charlie Baker stumps for state representative hopeful Allison Werder in Longmeadow » The Republican

John Marttila, ‘savant’ among campaign managers, dies at 78 » Boston Globe

Charlie Baker and the incredible vanishing gender gap » Commonwealth Magazine

Baker, Gonzalez diverge on visions for health care » Boston Globe

Candidates crisscross Massachusetts in final push for votes » Boston Herald

Governor Baker visits Longmeadow to support State Representative Republican candidate » News 22 WWLP.com

Incumbents raise far more in campaign cash than challengers » Patriot Ledger

Register of deeds candidates battle over signatures, qualifications » The Republican

Green-Rainbow candidates from Valley experiencing growing pains » Gazette Net

State rep. Brian Ashe, challenger Allison Werder in Longmeadow ahead of election day » News 22 WWLP.com

Midterm elections set for Tuesday, November 6 » Canton Citizen

Jay Gonzalez blasts gov’s $88M grant spree » Boston Herald

Massachusetts voters to pick winners in statewide races » The Associated Press (AP)

From Worcester County to Congress, plenty of heated local races » Worcester Telegram

Bumpkins Corner: Orrall mailing is not “Reasonable, Responsible, or Respectful” » South Coast Today

Gubernatorial candidate Jay Gonzalez makes campaign stop in Taunton » Taunton Gazette

POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: For some pols, party time gets tempered » The Metro West Daily News

Voters will have several decisions when they got into the voting booth Tuesday, Nov. 6, including statewide races and questions. » Worcester Telegram

Here are the big policy differences between the candidates for Mass. governor, Charlie Baker and Jay Gonzalez » Boston Globe

Is Massachusetts ‘an island’? Voters debate role of Trump in race for governor » Boston Globe

Keller @ Large: How Close Are The State’s Biggest Races? » CBS Boston

Democrats Elizabeth Warren, Maura Healey, Jay Gonzalez rally in Springfield to get out the vote » The Republican

Early voting tallies down from 2016 » Gloucester Daily Times

The 2018 midterm elections are on Nov. 6. Here's where things stand. » The Republican

In re-election bid, Charlie Baker can’t get far enough away from his fellow GOP nominees » Boston Globe

Hay's goal is to serve the city and residents » Sentinel & Enterprise

Just off the road, Warren returns to Mass. for final campaign swing in race with Diehl » Boston Globe

Palmieri hopes for changes on Beacon Hill » Sentinel & Enterprise

Higgins: Good start, but more work to be done » Sentinel & Enterprise

Tran seeking first full term » Lowell Sun

In final 2018 campaign ad, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker makes 90-second pitch for votes with First Lady Lauren Baker » The Republican

Door knocking. Phone banking. Sign waving. It’s the final drive to Election Day » Boston Globe

Most candidates pass on Vote Smart survey » Gloucester Daily Times

In 2nd Hampden District, incumbent state Rep. Brian Ashe faces challenge from political newcomer Allison Werder » MassLive

Demanding better: A Florence nonprofit is trying to fix democracy with help from the likes of Jennifer Lawrence » Gazette Net

Election 2018: Rudolf Challenges deMacedo For State Senate Seat » Somerville Patch

Election 2018: Flores Challenging Cyr For Cape Senate Seat » Somerville Patch

Warren, Diehl Spend Final Weekend Crisscrossing Massachusetts » WBUR

Baker And Gonzalez Hit The Road For Last Minute Votes » WBUR

Gonzalez’s ‘secret’ MBTA document » Commonwealth Magazine

Early Voting Is Up, Significantly. What Does That Mean for Election Day? » Governing

Here are the endorsements in the Brian Ashe-Allison Werder election for 2nd Hampden District state representative » The Republican

Tran working for people of district, not political party » Sentinel & Enterprise

Long road in 3rd District nears end » Lowell Sun

Background in politics helping Eubanks-Archbold » Sentinel & Enterprise

Chalifoux Zephir sees different landscape » Lowell Sun

Where else would Baker-Polito be on election eve? The Owl Diner » Lowell Sun

Carey, Peltier vie for 2nd Hampshire District seat » Gazette Net

Public Health

Vaping in Massachusetts schools » Taunton Gazette

Public Safety

Local police win grant funding » Sentinel & Enterprise

Great Barrington, Cheshire police secure federal money for new equipment » Berkshire Eagle

State Government

Ballot questions often face long and winding road to implementation » Gazette Net

Recap, analysis of the week in state government » Newburyport News

Massachusetts elections chief Bill Galvin predicts 2.4 million people will vote in 2018 midterms » The Republican

Transportation

Red-Blue Line Connector Cheaper than Once Thought » Revere Journal

Transportation top priority for Mass. business leaders this election season » Gazette Net

Worcester on the road to driverless vehicles » Worcester Telegram

Glynn focused on making getting to Logan easier » Commonwealth Magazine

Utilities

Pilgrim powers down day after favorable report » Cape Cod Times

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The Week Ahead

Monday - 11/5

Birthdays: Rep. John Mahoney

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

5:30pm Pasta with Haverhill Mayor Jim Fiorentini

5:30pm Pasta with Haverhill Mayor Jim Fiorentini

6:00pm Hudson Election Eve Rally with Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Sen. Ed Markey and Congressional Candidate Lori Trahan

6:00pm The Real Diehl Election Eve Rally with Rep. Geoff Diehl for U.S. Senate

6:00pm Hudson Election Eve Rally with Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Sen. Ed Markey and Congressional Candidate Lori Trahan

6:00pm The Real Diehl Election Eve Rally with Rep. Geoff Diehl for U.S. Senate

8:00pm Pre-Election Party for State Rep. Candidate Tommy Vitolo with Gubernatorial Candidate Jay Gonzalez

8:00pm Pre-Election Party for State Rep. Candidate Tommy Vitolo with Gubernatorial Candidate Jay Gonzalez

Tuesday - 11/6

7:00pm Election Night Party with State Sen. Candidate Katie McBrine

7:00pm Election Night Party with Rep. Keiko Orrall for State Treasurer and State Rep. Candidate Norman Orrall

7:00pm Election Night Party with State Rep. Candidate Ed O'Connell

7:00pm Election Night Party with Attorney General Candidate Jay McMahon

7:00pm Election Night Party with State Rep. Candidate Tanya Neslusan

7:00pm Election Night Party with State Rep. Candidate Julie Hall

7:00pm Election Night Party with State Rep. Candidate Jennifer Rocco Runnion

7:00pm Election Night Party with State Rep. Candidate Lindsay Sabadosa, State Sen. Candidate Jo Comerford and Hampshire Register of Deeds Mary Olberding

7:00pm Election Night Party with State Sen. Candidate Katie McBrine

7:00pm Election Night Party with Rep. Keiko Orrall for State Treasurer and State Rep. Candidate Norman Orrall

7:00pm Election Night Party with State Rep. Candidate Ed O'Connell

7:00pm Election Night Party with Attorney General Candidate Jay McMahon

7:00pm Election Night Party with State Rep. Candidate Tanya Neslusan

7:00pm Election Night Party with State Rep. Candidate Julie Hall

7:00pm Election Night Party with State Rep. Candidate Jennifer Rocco Runnion

7:00pm Election Night Party with State Rep. Candidate Lindsay Sabadosa, State Sen. Candidate Jo Comerford and Hampshire Register of Deeds Mary Olberding

7:30pm Election Night Party with State Rep. Candidate Tram Nguyen

7:30pm Election Night Party with Sen. Patrick O'Connor

7:30pm Election Night Party with Rep. Jim Hawkins

7:30pm Election Night Party with Sen. Ryan Fattman

7:30pm Election Night Party with Rep. Geoff Diehl for U.S. Senate

7:30pm Election Night Party with State Rep. Candidate Christina Minicucci

7:30pm Election Night Party with State Rep. Candidate Alison Demong

7:30pm Election Night Party with Rep. Will Crocker

7:30pm Election Night Party with State Rep. Candidate Rich Haggerty

7:30pm Election Night Party with State Rep. Candidate Tram Nguyen

7:30pm Election Night Party with Sen. Patrick O'Connor

7:30pm Election Night Party with Rep. Jim Hawkins

7:30pm Election Night Party with Sen. Ryan Fattman

7:30pm Election Night Party with Rep. Geoff Diehl for U.S. Senate

7:30pm Election Night Party with State Rep. Candidate Christina Minicucci

7:30pm Election Night Party with State Rep. Candidate Alison Demong

7:30pm Election Night Party with Rep. Will Crocker

7:30pm Election Night Party with State Rep. Candidate Rich Haggerty

7:45pm Election Night Party with State Rep. Candidate Pina Prinzivalli

7:45pm Election Night Party with State Rep. Candidate Christina Eckert

7:45pm Election Night Party with State Rep. Candidate Pina Prinzivalli

7:45pm Election Night Party with State Rep. Candidate Christina Eckert

8:00pm Election Night Party with State Sen. Candidate Becca Rausch

8:00pm Election Night Party with State Rep. Candidate Joe Truschelli

8:00pm Election Night Party with Rep. Natalie Higgins and State Sen. Candidate Sue Chalifoux Zephir

8:00pm Election Night Party with Congressional Candidate Rick Green

8:00pm Cape Cod Election Night Celebration with Congressman Bill Keating & Sen. Julian Cyr

8:00pm Election Night Party with State Rep. Candidate Dan Carey

8:00pm Election Night Party with State Rep. Candidate John Mahoney

8:00pm Lynn Election Night Party with Sen. Brendan Crighton, Rep. Dan Cahill and State Rep. Candidate Peter Capano

8:00pm Election Night Party with State Rep. Candidate Mark Mezzina

8:00pm MassDems Election Night Party with Sen. Elizabeth Warren

8:00pm Election Night Party with State Rep. Candidate Alex Bezanson

8:00pm Election Night Party with State Sen. Candidate Margaret Busse

8:00pm Election Night Party with State Rep. Candidate Emily Farrer

8:00pm Election Night Party with Treasurer Deb Goldberg

8:00pm Election Night Party with Sen. Michael Brady

8:00pm Election Night Party with Congressional Candidate Peter Tedeschi

8:00pm Election Night Party with State Rep. Candidate Allison Gustavson

8:00pm Election Night Party with State Rep. Candidate Allison Werder

8:00pm Election Night Party with Sen. Jamie Eldridge and State Rep. Candidate Tami Gouveia

8:00pm Election Night Party with State Sen. Candidate Becca Rausch

8:00pm Election Night Party with State Rep. Candidate Joe Truschelli

8:00pm Election Night Party with Rep. Natalie Higgins and State Sen. Candidate Sue Chalifoux Zephir

8:00pm Election Night Party with Congressional Candidate Rick Green

8:00pm Cape Cod Election Night Celebration with Congressman Bill Keating & Sen. Julian Cyr

8:00pm Election Night Party with State Rep. Candidate Dan Carey

8:00pm Election Night Party with State Rep. Candidate John Mahoney

8:00pm Lynn Election Night Party with Sen. Brendan Crighton, Rep. Dan Cahill and State Rep. Candidate Peter Capano

8:00pm Election Night Party with State Rep. Candidate Mark Mezzina

8:00pm MassDems Election Night Party with Sen. Elizabeth Warren

8:00pm Election Night Party with State Rep. Candidate Alex Bezanson

8:00pm Election Night Party with State Sen. Candidate Margaret Busse

8:00pm Election Night Party with State Rep. Candidate Emily Farrer

8:00pm Election Night Party with Treasurer Deb Goldberg

8:00pm Election Night Party with Sen. Michael Brady

8:00pm Election Night Party with Congressional Candidate Peter Tedeschi

8:00pm Election Night Party with State Rep. Candidate Allison Gustavson

8:00pm Election Night Party with State Rep. Candidate Allison Werder

8:00pm Election Night Party with Sen. Jamie Eldridge and State Rep. Candidate Tami Gouveia

8:15pm Election Night Party with State Rep. Candidate Steve Leibowitz

8:15pm Election Night Party with State Rep. Candidate Steve Leibowitz

2018 Massachusetts Election

Wednesday - 11/7

Agency filings due for consideration in 2019-2020 legislative cycle

Thursday - 11/8

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

4:00pm Judicial Independence - A Legislator's Perspective featuring Sen. Harriette Chandler, Worcester Trial Court, 225 Main Street, Worcester

Friday - 11/9

No Hearings Scheduled


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