Elections and voting in Massachusetts: where the candidates stand

Elections and voting in Massachusetts: 0 recorded candidate positions and 21 articles, alongside 209 races on the Massachusetts ballot.

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Massachusetts voting proposal raises competition question

Elections and voting

A proposed voting change has prompted debate over whether Republican candidates could compete more effectively in Massachusetts.

The Ballot Massachusetts News DeskOct 3, 2026

Race preview · MA

Four candidates are running in Massachusetts' 3rd District

Elections and voting

The Nov. 3, 2026, general election field includes Lori Trahan, Kevin Ades, Gaige Ms. Clark and Gary J. Grossi.

The Ballot Massachusetts News DeskSep 30, 2026

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What to know about the 2026 Massachusetts elections

Elections and voting

Massachusetts voters will choose a governor, a U.S. senator, nine U.S. representatives and other statewide officials on Nov. 3.

The Ballot Massachusetts News DeskSep 27, 2026

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Massachusetts newborn home visits draw radio scrutiny

Elections and voting

KIRO hosts questioned a Massachusetts home-visit initiative involving newborns, focusing attention on consent, privacy and oversight.

The Ballot Massachusetts DeskSep 27, 2026

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Healey announces free MBTA pilot for qualifying seniors

Elections and voting

The Massachusetts pilot would provide free MBTA service to seniors who meet its eligibility requirements.

The Ballot Massachusetts Policy DeskSep 27, 2026

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Brensley launches Portuguese ballot initiative in Fall River

Elections and voting

Anne Brensley, joined by Carlos Cesar and Pastor Manny Silva, announced an initiative seeking Portuguese-language ballots across Massachusetts.

The Ballot Massachusetts News DeskSep 26, 2026

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Massachusetts AG seeks collection ban against debt buyer

Elections and voting

A proposed consent judgment would permanently prevent a debt buyer from conducting collection activity if the court enters the order.

The Ballot Massachusetts DeskSep 15, 2026

Candidate profile · MA

Candidate profile: Seth Moulton in Massachusetts’ 6th

Elections and voting

Democratic incumbent Seth Moulton is among 12 candidates in the district’s Nov. 3, 2026 general election.

The Ballot Massachusetts DeskSep 10, 2026

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Candidate profile: Gavin Solomon

Elections and voting

Republican Gavin Solomon is one of 10 candidates listed in Massachusetts’ contested 2026 U.S. Senate general election.

The Ballot Massachusetts News DeskSep 9, 2026

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Candidate profile: Nathan Alexander Bech

Elections and voting

Nathan Alexander Bech is a Republican candidate in Massachusetts’ contested 2026 election for the U.S. Senate.

The Ballot Massachusetts News DeskSep 6, 2026

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Candidate profile: Joseph Tache for U.S. Senate

Elections and voting

Joseph Tache is listed as an Other candidate in Massachusetts’ contested 2026 U.S. Senate election.

The Ballot Massachusetts DeskSep 3, 2026

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Massachusetts 2026 primary results are not yet listed

Elections and voting

A Google News listing identifies 2026 Massachusetts primary contests for Senate, governor and other offices but includes no results.

The Ballot Massachusetts Policy DeskSep 2, 2026

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Massachusetts primary results span Congress, State House

Elections and voting

A WBUR roundup collects Massachusetts primary results across congressional and State House races in one place.

The Ballot Massachusetts News DeskSep 2, 2026

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Markey defeats Moulton in Massachusetts Senate primary

Elections and voting

Markey won the Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary over Moulton, settling the party’s nomination contest.

The Ballot Massachusetts Policy DeskSep 2, 2026

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Ed Markey wins Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary

Elections and voting

The incumbent senator defeated Rep. Seth Moulton in a contest shaped by debate over generational change in Democratic leadership.

The Ballot Massachusetts News DeskSep 2, 2026

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Massachusetts Democrats face generational primary pressure

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Democratic incumbents are confronting a primary argument that the party should turn to a newer generation of officeholders.

The Ballot Massachusetts DeskSep 1, 2026

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Ed Markey and Seth Moulton compete for Senate nomination

Elections and voting

Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey faces Rep. Seth Moulton in a primary contest for a U.S. Senate nomination.

The Ballot Massachusetts News DeskSep 1, 2026

Candidate profile · MA

Candidate profile: Alexander Rikleen

Elections and voting

Alexander Rikleen is a Democrat in the contested 2026 election for a U.S. Senate seat representing Massachusetts.

The Ballot Massachusetts DeskAug 31, 2026

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Markey leads Moulton in Massachusetts Senate primary poll

Elections and voting

A Massachusetts Senate primary poll places Markey well ahead of Moulton, offering an early snapshot rather than an election result.

The Ballot Massachusetts Policy DeskAug 31, 2026

Candidate profile · MA

Seth Moulton: 2026 Massachusetts Senate candidate profile

Elections and voting

Moulton is one of 10 candidates listed in Massachusetts’ contested 2026 general election for the U.S. Senate.

The Ballot Massachusetts DeskAug 29, 2026

Candidate profile · MA

William Francis Mr. Gates: U.S. Senate candidate profile

Elections and voting

Gates is a Democrat in the contested Massachusetts U.S. Senate election scheduled for Nov. 3, 2026.

The Ballot Massachusetts Policy DeskAug 25, 2026