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Marblehead Attorney Diann Slavit Baylis Runs for Governor's Council

Slavit Baylis, an immigration lawyer, aims to ensure every vote is counted and that judges have knowledge, integrity, and compassion.

State Rep. Lipper-Garabedian Announces Bid For State Senate

The announcement comes on the heels of a retirement announcement from the incumbent.

Former Baker Ally Shortsleeve Tacks Right in Bid for Massachusetts Governor

Shortsleeve, once a moderate Republican, embraces conservative stances in GOP primary

Boston Mayor Wu Endorses 79-Year-Old Markey's Senate Reelection

Markey seeks third term as progressive Democrat in U.S. Senate

Boston Mayor Wu Endorses 79-Year-Old Markey's Senate Reelection

Longtime progressive allies team up as Markey faces challenge from younger moderate Democrat

Maine Gov. Janet Mills Discloses Over $170K in Stocks

Disclosure highlights differences among U.S. Senate candidates on stock trading by sitting members of Congress.

Former Prosecutor Chris Markey Seeks Bristol County DA Role

Markey touts his experience handling high-profile felony cases as he runs to replace retiring incumbent Thomas Quinn III.

Healey Grabs Holyoke Endorsements in Reelection Bid

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey secures support from local leaders in the Paper City.

New Bedford Mayor Endorses Gov. Healey's Re-Election

Mayor Jon Mitchell praises state's partnership and investments in the city's fishing industry and economic development.

Massachusetts Secretary of State Bill Galvin Remains Fixture

Veteran official's steady leadership praised as state faces new challenges

Cambridge Analytica's psychographic profiling used to target voters

The data analytics firm's approach represented a new way to use personality data to influence elections.

Massachusetts Secretary of State Warns of Rising Election Costs Due to Ballot Questions

Galvin says 12 potential ballot questions could increase ballot printing and information booklet costs by 50% and 100% respectively.

Barur Raj Rajeshkumar Announces Run for MA State Representative

The West Boylston Select Board member is running for the 14th Worcester District seat.

Local Rep Announces State Senate Campaign

Christine Barber aims to succeed longtime Senator Pat Jehlen in Middlesex district.

Massachusetts Aims to Curb AI-Driven Election Misinformation

New legislation targets deceptive audio and visual media in political ads

Kamala Harris Teases Comeback with AOC as VP

A Harris-Ocasio-Cortez ticket could be the GOP's best-case scenario in 2028, says political analyst.

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