Political parties in Massachusetts run from the Democratic and Republican organizations through third-party efforts, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting takes in primaries, platform changes, internal party conflicts, ballot access and fundraising reports.
Former U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins says she is very disappointed in the Democratic Party after losing a Suffolk County DA primary.
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November 4, 2026
Democrats Sweep All Nine Massachusetts House SeatsDemocratic candidates won every State House of Representatives district in Massachusetts in the 2026 midterm elections.
November 3, 2026
Massachusetts Voters Decide 10 Congressional RacesMassachusetts voters will choose nine U.S. House members and one U.S. Senate member in the November 3, 2026 midterm election.
October 28, 2026
Massachusetts to Elect Nine House Representatives in 2026Voters will determine the state's congressional delegation during the upcoming election on November 3, 2026.
October 24, 2026
Massachusetts Lawmakers Funnel Millions to National RacesDelegation members seek to influence control of Congress by supporting candidates in competitive districts nationwide.
October 20, 2026
Massachusetts Ranks Near Bottom in Electoral CompetitionA new report finds the state places 49th nationally for legislative contest competitiveness.
October 20, 2026
Massachusetts Voters to Decide Top-Two Primary SystemIn November 2026, residents will consider Question 3, a measure to implement a top-two primary election model statewide.
October 6, 2026
Pressley Opposed Massachusetts Ballot MeasuresRepresentative Ayanna Pressley announced her opposition to both Question 3 and Question 8 on the upcoming state ballot.
October 5, 2026
Charlie Baker Endorsed Massachusetts Ballot Question 3The former governor backed the measure to implement single-primary elections for all candidates in Massachusetts.
September 30, 2026
Massachusetts Voters Polled on PrimariesA recent survey shows 43% of Massachusetts voters intend to support a ballot measure for all-party primaries.
September 24, 2026
Incumbent Massachusetts Democrats Won Primary ElectionsSenator Ed Markey and all state House incumbents secured victories in the September 1 primary.
Regular subjects here include statewide and legislative primary results, party conventions, platform debates, and disputes inside state party committees. Coverage reaches from the State House in Boston to county party organizations in the rural counties of the Berkshires and Cape Cod. Ballot access rules and the signature thresholds minor parties must meet recur as a story almost every election cycle. Campaign finance filings are the most reliable window into how each party's coalition is shifting.
