Over 1.1 Million Massachusetts Voters Cast Ballots Early
More than 1.1 million Massachusetts voters have cast ballots early, but Secretary of State William Galvin says final turnout remains difficult to predict.
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More than 1.1 million Massachusetts voters have cast ballots early, but Secretary of State William Galvin says final turnout remains difficult to predict.
Republican Elizabeth Dionne challenged Treasurer Deb Goldberg over unclaimed property and the online lottery during a 12-minute debate ahead of Election Day. Copy
Massachusetts pro-life groups collected 97,276 signatures in an effort to suspend a new abortion law and put its repeal before voters in 2028.
Massachusetts pro-life groups collected 97,276 signatures in an effort to suspend a new abortion law and put its repeal before voters in 2028.
Massachusetts sheriffs seek to ease tensions over their PROTECT Act concerns days before the election, after 12 Democratic sheriffs endorsed Gov. Maura Healey.
Republican Mike Minogue insists his race against Gov. Maura Healey is close despite two recent polls showing him trailing by over 20 points.
Gov. Maura Healey says she agrees with Republican Mike Minogue that Massachusetts lawmakers should comply with the voter-approved legislative audit.
The Boston Globe has endorsed Republican Elizabeth Dionne for Massachusetts treasurer, citing Democratic incumbent Deb Goldberg's management failures.
Twelve Massachusetts sheriffs urge Gov. Maura Healey to address public safety concerns over the PROTECT Act as Mike Minogue calls for changes.
Mike Minogue calls on Gov. Maura Healey to release communications with the State Police union amid questions about its endorsement and contract.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey says she remains undecided on Question 3, citing concerns about how an all-party primary system could affect candidates.
U.S. Department of Justice election monitors are expected in Boston and Lowell for the November election, according to Massachusetts officials.
Massachusetts agrees to a $10 million settlement with the family of David Almond, a 14-year-old autistic boy who died of starvation and neglect in 2020.
The MBTA plans to increase Red Line speeds to 50 mph between North Quincy and JFK/UMass in the coming weeks, cutting travel times for riders.
A retired Massachusetts judge faces misconduct charges after ordering a defense attorney handcuffed and jailed during a March 2025 hearing.
Republican Mike Minogue says his internal polling shows a single-digit race against Gov. Maura Healey despite public polls showing a wide gap.
Gov. Maura Healey says she supports Question 1 and will veto legislation that weakens the ballot measure expanding Massachusetts public records access.
Massachusetts House leaders Ron Mariano and Aaron Michlewitz oppose Gov. Maura Healey's proposed gas tax holiday despite broad public support for the plan.