Across Massachusetts, election coverage follows candidates, campaigns, polling, voting access and results at every level of state and local government. Reporting reaches Boston, Worcester, Springfield and Cambridge.
Voters rejected a repeal of recreational marijuana sales while approving a measure expanding firearm restrictions in the midterm election.
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Should Massachusetts keep recreational cannabis legal and tighten gun laws?
November 4, 2026
Vanna Howard Wins Full Term in 1st MiddlesexHoward secured a two-year state Senate term in the 1st Middlesex District, defeating Sam Meas and Joe Espinola.
November 4, 2026
Finegold, Kassner Win Reelection in MassachusettsBarry Finegold and Kristin Kassner retained their Massachusetts legislative seats in the state election held Tuesday.
November 4, 2026
Vaughn Wins Re-Election in 9th NorfolkRepublican incumbent Marcus Vaughn defeated Democrat Thomas Melville to win a third term representing the 9th Norfolk District in the Massachusetts House.
November 4, 2026
Ravi Simon Wins Unopposed in 13th MiddlesexSudbury native Ravi Simon was elected state representative for the 13th Middlesex District after no opponent contested the open seat.
November 4, 2026
Galvin, Campbell, Goldberg, DiZoglio Win ReelectionMassachusetts Democrats William Galvin, Andrea Campbell, Deb Goldberg and Diana DiZoglio turned back challengers to secure new four-year terms.
November 4, 2026
Wondolowski Leads Race for 1st Franklin SeatDemocrat Lora Wondolowski holds a commanding lead over Republican Amy Lavallee in the 1st Franklin District state representative race, with 82 percent of votes counted.
November 4, 2026
Lambton Wins First Barnstable SeatChristopher Lambton claimed the Massachusetts House seat for the First Barnstable District, succeeding state Rep. Christopher Flanagan.
November 4, 2026
Keating Wins Ninth Term in MassachusettsDemocrat Bill Keating defeated Republican R. Tyler Macallister in Massachusetts' 9th Congressional District on Election Day.
November 4, 2026
Markey Projected to Win Massachusetts Senate RaceSen. Ed Markey is projected to win reelection, defeating Republican challenger John Deaton in the general election.
November 3, 2026
Massachusetts Voters Decide Nine Ballot QuestionsVoters statewide weighed nine ballot questions alongside state and federal races in the November 3, 2026 midterm elections.
The reporting tracks candidate announcements and withdrawals, primary and general election results, campaign finance disclosures and changes to voting procedures. Higher education, biotech and the state's deep bench of political institutions shape the issues and donor networks that surface most regularly in Massachusetts campaigns. Primary elections in heavily Democratic districts often determine the effective outcome, and those races attract close reporting on candidate positioning and turnout. Ballot initiative campaigns — on issues from minimum wage to healthcare — generate a sustained category of coverage that runs parallel to candidate races.
