Democratic incumbents hold all four offices and are running for reelection, but only three races feature Republican challengers this year.

We believe Healey is by far best suited to rise to the challenges that lie ahead for all of us in Massachusetts.

Voters will soon decide whether to replace Democratic and Republican primaries with an all-party preliminary election where the top two finishers advance, regardless of party. Why it matters: The change would upend political parties' grip on Massachusetts politics and make November elections a lot more important. Two candidates from the same party could face each other in November. In deep-blue districts, it could move the real contest from a...

Question 3 drew about $5.2 million in combined spending as of Oct. 19, the most of any question this cycle. Why it matters: The "Yes" side has outraised the "No" side about 25 to 1, according to state filings. The campaign to ditch party primaries has raised about $7.8 million, compared to around $317,000 for the campaign to keep them, according to campaign finance records. About 23 donors gave $100,000 or more to the "Yes" campaign, roughly 79%...

A Republican incumbent is asking the 6 th Worcester District to reelect him to a third term this November against a Democratic challenger he has defeated once before. Rep. John J. Marsi, a chemical engineer by trade,

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey responded to her Republican challenger Mike Minogue Monday, a day after he suggested the state police union endorsed her in exchange for a better contract.

Voters in Idaho and Massachusetts face contrasting gun-related ballot questions that highlight the national tension between firearm freedoms and restrictions

Massachusetts State Senate Norfolk & Middlesex Democratic primary election results. The Globe is tracking the results from the 2026 Massachusetts State Senate Norfolk & Middl