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Elections and votingThe Nov. 3 election includes contests for U.S. Senate, all nine U.S. House seats and statewide constitutional offices.
The Ballot Massachusetts News DeskOct 5, 2026
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Massachusetts voting proposal raises competition question
Elections and votingA proposed voting change has prompted debate over whether Republican candidates could compete more effectively in Massachusetts.
The Ballot Massachusetts News DeskOct 3, 2026
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What to know about the 2026 Massachusetts elections
Elections and votingMassachusetts 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 votingKIRO 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 votingThe 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 votingAnne 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 votingA 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
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Massachusetts 2026 primary results are not yet listed
Elections and votingA 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 votingA 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 votingMarkey 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 votingThe 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
Elections and votingDemocratic 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 votingMassachusetts Sen. Ed Markey faces Rep. Seth Moulton in a primary contest for a U.S. Senate nomination.
The Ballot Massachusetts News DeskSep 1, 2026
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Markey leads Moulton in Massachusetts Senate primary poll
Elections and votingA 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