Must-Reads
Massachusetts
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Koh sails to victory in Sixth District House race
Boston Globe
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Voters greenlight new nature conservation fund
Commonwealth Magazine
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Recreational cannabis, gun control and public records: Here's where all Mass. ballot questions stand
WGBH
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Incumbent state Rep. Nicholas Boldyga wins 3rd Hampden; opponents concede
MassLive
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These are the Mass. ballot questions that still need to be decided
MassLive
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Question 3: Mass. voters opt to keep partisan state primaries
WBUR
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Democrats, in seismic blue wave, continue domination in Massachusetts as they take back power in Washington
Commonwealth Magazine
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Opinion: Keller: Massachusetts Republicans right back where they started - out of power and broke
CBS News
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Democrat Krista Ferrante flips longtime GOP state House seat
Worcester Telegram
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Mike Minogue spent nearly $20 million for this?
Boston Globe
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RI: David Morales, a 28-year-old democratic socialist, wins Providence mayor's race
Boston Globe
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Troy Jackson stuns Maine, defeats Susan Collins
Boston Globe
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Abdul El-Sayed beats Mike Rogers in US Senate race: 'Michigan, we did it'
Bridge Michigan
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Democrat James Talarico wins election to U.S. Senate from Texas
PBS Newshour
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Democrat Gina Hinojosa wins election for governor in Texas
PBS Newshour
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Today on Beacon Hill
10:00am
Energy Efficiency Advisory Council Executive Committee Meeting
Via Zoom
10:00am
Board of Agriculture Meeting
225 Turnpike Road, Southborough and via Microsoft Teams
10:00am
Learning from the Geothermal Energy Network in Mass.
Grand Staircase & Great Hall, State House, Boston
10:00am
Cannabis Control Commission Public Meeting
Union Station, 2 Washington Square, Worcester and via Microsoft Teams
11:00am
Mass. Fire Training Council Meeting
One State Road, Stow
12:00pm
Governor's Council Assembly
Governor's Council Chamber, Room 360, State House
1:00pm
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Coordinating Council (EVICC) Meeting
Via Zoom
1:30pm
Mass. Clean Water Trust Board Meeting
Invitation upon RSVP
5:00pm
Mass. Elected Committee of Blind Vendors
Via Zoom
Birthday: Rep. Kenneth Gordon
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Quote of the Day
“Donald, look, I know you struggled with my name. So after JD swears me in in January, you could just go on and call me Senator”
During victory speech, El-Sayed addressed President Trump—who had repeatedly mispronounced and mocked his name during the campaign.
News by Category
2026 Midterm Elections
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Mass. voters hit the polls on Election Day
New England News Collab
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Neal wins 20th term as incumbents sweep midterms
The Berkshire Eagle
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Mass. statewide incumbents cruise to reelection, reasserting Democratic dominance on Beacon Hill
Boston Globe
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Ed Markey wins third term in US Senate
Boston Globe
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Primary election reform backers concede as ballot measure falls short
Commonwealth Magazine
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Rep. Paul Frost wins 16th term in 7th Worcester race
Worcester Telegram
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N.H. governor's race between incumbent Ayotte and Warmington too close to call
Boston Globe
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John E. Sununu concedes to Chris Pappas in N.H. race for US Senate
Boston Globe
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Governor Maura Healey wins reelection, topping well-funded challenge from Michael Minogue
Boston Globe
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'Things could start getting better.' Mass. residents relieved by Democratic rout.
Boston Globe
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They’re ‘fed up with Washington’: Mass. voters made Republicans pay for Trump
MassLive
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Battenfeld: Amid dismal Democratic rout, two potential lights for GOP
Boston Herald
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Three-way race in Massachusetts 3rd Hampden House district comes to a head
WAMC
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Voters discuss what drove their decisions on Election Day
Dorchester Reporter
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Healey wins second term as Mass. governor
WGBH
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Gov. Maura Healey secures re-election to second term over GOP challenger Mike Minogue
Boston Herald
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Franklin County residents weigh in on ballot candidates
Greenfield Recorder
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Markey, Healey reelected: All of the action in Mass. on Election Day 2026
MassLive
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Question 1 passes: Voters say Mass. governor, legislature must follow public records law
WBUR
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Massachusetts voters retain legal pot, gun control measures
WAMC
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Healey and Markey win reelection in Massachusetts
Axios
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Early returns suggest Rep. Ashe keeps 2nd Hampden seat for 10th term
MassLive
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Secretary of state, attorney general, treasurer, auditor reelected
The New Bedford Light
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Unofficial tallies show Duffy fending off 5th Hampden seat challenge from Candelario Gonzalez
MassLive
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Pot stays, gun law stands: How Worcester voted
The Worcester Guardian
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Massachusetts voters keep legal marijuana and gun law, add public records, as starter homes question hangs in balance
Axios
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Fall River swept up in 'blue tsunami' 2 years after historic Trump win
The Herald News
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Beacon Hill control isn't contested, but 57 legislative seats are
State House News Service
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Mass. Gov. Healey defeats Republican Mike Minogue — Wins second term
MassLive
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Tarr wins Gloucester, Manchester; city favors Healey, Markey Koh
Gloucester Times
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Two ballot questions still undecided as the blue wave sprays the Mass. House
MASSterList
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Republican St. Gelais flips 8th Bristol state rep seat. Full results
South Coast Today
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Here's the latest results on all 9 of Massachusetts' ballot questions
WBUR
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Massachusetts Election Day lines surge: Long ballots cause polling delays, Secretary of State says
Boston Herald
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Christopher Lambton wins First Barnstable state representative seat
Cape Cod Times
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Neal defeats Milleron, secures 20th term in House
Gazette Net
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Pacheco beats Tam to take Bristol 9th House seat
The New Bedford Light
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At Santarpio’s in East Boston, local Dems rally and feast in Election Day tradition
MassLive
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Mass. town-by-town results map: governor, U.S. Senate and statewide ballot questions
WBUR
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Koh joins delegation as Democrats press to deliver on midterm results
State House News Service
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Democrat Bill Keating wins 9th term in Congress, defeats Republican Tyler Macallister
Cape Cod Times
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Four ready to join House as legislative results trickle in
State House News Service
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Souza concedes to state Rep. Thurber in 5th Bristol race
The Herald News
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Election 2026: A 'Blue Wave That Extended Into Mass.'
State House News Service
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Massachusetts voters reject ballot measure eliminating jungle primaries
The Hill
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Trahan, Howard, Betts all declare election victories
Lowell Sun
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'I Am Honored': Hannah Kane Secures Victory In 11th Worcester District House Race In 2026 MA Election
Brookline Patch
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Who’s winning Cape Cod races? See live 2026 election results
Cape Cod Times
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Man Charged with Sending Threatening Letters to Officials
95.9 WATD
Beltway Politics
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AOC Quietly Lays the Groundwork
The Bulwark
Business
Democracy
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Heads We Win, Tails You're Decertified
The Bulwark
Education
Gaming
Health Care
Human Services
Labor
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Massachusetts job-incentive program hits post-pandemic high with $90M in tax credits
Boston Business Journal
Local Government
Politics
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With decisive win, Healey calls it a 'moment of hope and action'
State House News Service
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Election done, Eng's days numbered as transportation secretary?
Contrarian Boston
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Bristol 8th race too close to call
The New Bedford Light
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Chris Markey declares victory in Bristol County DA race
The Herald News
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Lora Wondolowski in the lead for state rep. seat by 8,652 votes
Greenfield Recorder
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Emergency Triad: MAGA Drowns Under a Blue Wave
The Bulwark
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Winners and losers of the 2026 midterms
The Hill
State Government
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Mass. moves closer to ditching the twice-a-year clock change
MassLive
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Editorial: Permanent time zone? Our state can't go it alone
Sentinel & Enterprise
Transportation
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Massachusetts breaks ground on rail improvements to Berkshire Flyer service
Transportation Today
Utilities
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Opinion: Before Massachusetts tears out its gas system, let's see the bill
Boston Globe
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Cambridge official assures that MWRA has moved on from plan to take or seriously disrupt Magazine Beach
Cambridge | Somerville Independent
Press Releases
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Good Jobs Metro Boston Coalition Celebrates Conclusion of Landmark Initiative
City of Boston
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Judge denies another Trump administration attempt to meddle with voter data in Common Cause v. DOJ
Common Cause
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TechNet Joins Amicus Brief Urging U.S. District Court to Uphold Longstanding Copyright Law Framework
TechNet
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Tony Bowen will serve as Vice President of Programs and Beth Holland as General Counsel.
The Barr Foundation
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Mass Audubon Honors Natasha Grigg with 2026 Nature of Massachusetts Award
Mass Audubon
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Senator Eldridge and Representatives Gregoire and Gentile Announce a $35,000 CTE Partnership Program Planning Grant Awarded to Marlborough School District by DESE
Office of Sen. Jamie Eldridge
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Fall Update: Tracking the wheat Across the Neponset Watershed
Neponset River Watershed Association