Massachusetts Politics

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Judge Blocks Trump Administration's 'Loyalty Question' For Job Applicants HuffPost (US)21:16 11-Sep-26
Yesterday
Boston City Council president goes off on college ‘brats’ raising ‘hell’ in Allston-Brighton Boston Herald18:27 11-Sep-26
Governor Healey Honors Memorial Drive Good Samaritan TJ Swenson with Madeline “Amy” Sweeney Award for Civilian Bravery Massachusetts State Government (Press Release)15:10 11-Sep-26
Mass. state senator trolls her trolls in TikTok video Boston.com14:51 11-Sep-26
State Sen. Brownsberger defeats Wu-backed challenger after high-profile recount Boston.com12:09 11-Sep-26
Boston September 11th Memorial Service C-Span (Video)11:55 11-Sep-26
Who is John Deaton, the Republican challenging Ed Markey? Boston.com09:56 11-Sep-26
Boston September 11th Commemoration C-Span (Video)09:22 11-Sep-26
Council eyes £26m rebuild of 'deteriorating' Langrick Bridge near Boston LincolnshireWorld09:03 11-Sep-26
Livestream: Mass. marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 with day of remembrance Boston.com08:45 11-Sep-26
Massachusetts' highest court publicly reprimands judge accused of enabling immigrant to escape… Fox News08:29 11-Sep-26
In the last 7 days
Scotland's World Cup ties with Massachusetts lead to new investment push The Scottish Herald19:04 10-Sep-26
Mass. Republican John Deaton seeks to unseat U.S. Sen. Markey WAMC17:51 10-Sep-26
Oak Bluffs PD confirms alleged sex assault at Vineyard state police barracks, have search warrant Boston Herald17:31 10-Sep-26
After recount, Senator Brownsberger defeats Boston Mayor Wu-backed challenger Boston Herald17:31 10-Sep-26
Sjc reprimands Judge Shelley Joseph for 2018 courtroom ICE escape Boston Herald17:10 10-Sep-26
Governor Healey Launches Pilot to Expand Access to Child Care Massachusetts State Government (Press Release)17:07 10-Sep-26
Governor Healey Celebrates New State Support to Advance Ashuwillticook Rail Trail Expansion Massachusetts State Government (Press Release)16:06 10-Sep-26
Gov. Healey accepts local, state police endorsements amid flurry of MSP scandals Boston Herald14:17 10-Sep-26
Attorney General Bonta Secures Another Win as First Circuit Rejects Trump Administration’s Latest Attempt to Disrupt… California Attorney General (Press Release)14:09 10-Sep-26
US appeals court rejects Trump bid to implement mail-in voting restrictions Internazionale.it13:11 10-Sep-26
Governor Healey Expands Access to Shellfishing on the North Shore Massachusetts State Government (Press Release)11:31 10-Sep-26
Trump awards Medal of Freedom to ‘the man in the red bandana,’ a Boston College graduate who… Boston Globe20:10 9-Sep-26
Recount gets fiery between Senator Brownsberger and Boston Mayor Wu-backed challenger Boston Herald19:28 9-Sep-26
‘No Kings’ rallies return to Mass. next month. Here’s where and when they’re scheduled. Boston.com18:15 9-Sep-26
Boston Police drone ‘destroyed’ a car in Brighton crash days after Bpd touted the new tech’s safety Boston Herald18:04 9-Sep-26
Governor Healey Nominates Maria Durant to the Superior Court Massachusetts State Government (Press Release)16:02 9-Sep-26
Governor Healey Opens Workforce Pell Applications to Expand Short-Term Job Training Massachusetts State Government (Press Release)11:57 9-Sep-26
Governor Healey Demands Trump Administration Extend Temporary Protected Status for Salvadorans Massachusetts State Government (Press Release)11:27 9-Sep-26
Boston Mayor Wu’s selective way of sharing plan to jumpstart housing production draws criticism Boston Herald05:25 9-Sep-26
New Hampshire Senate Primary Results: John Sununu Wins Republican Nomination Outlook India22:38 8-Sep-26
Gov. Maura Healey signs executive order requiring local approval for data center development Boston Herald20:35 8-Sep-26
Order requires local approval, benefit agreements for data centers Boston Herald18:25 8-Sep-26
Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer asks Trump to pardon client after mistrial, Ex-husband’s attorney warns of legal action over… WFSB.com, Connecticut18:19 8-Sep-26
Gov. Healey Holds News Conference on Data Centers in Massachusetts C-Span (Video)17:02 8-Sep-26
Trump tariffs reignite trade tensions, unsettling Massachusetts manufacturers Boston Globe15:39 8-Sep-26
Governor Healey: No Data Centers Without Local Approval Massachusetts State Government (Press Release)15:36 8-Sep-26
Lindsay Clancy murder case: Lawyer asks Trump to pardon Massachusetts mother after mistrial The Times of India13:02 8-Sep-26
Boston’s housing costs keep climbing. Mayor Wu’s new housing plan aims to bring them down. Boston Globe12:15 8-Sep-26
Lawyer asks Trump to pardon Lindsay Clancy after mistrial in Massachusetts murder case Internazionale.it11:48 8-Sep-26
Clancy Lawyer Asks Trump for Pardon After Mistrial NewsMax11:15 8-Sep-26
Lindsay Clancy’s Attorney Makes Public Plea to Donald Trump for a Presidential Pardon People10:42 8-Sep-26
Governor Healey Issues PROTECT Act Guidance for Health Care Providers, Employers, Law Enforcement and State Agencies Massachusetts State Government (Press Release)10:21 8-Sep-26
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu sticking with center bus lane for Blue Hill Avenue over opposition The Guam Daily Post02:59 8-Sep-26
Dems respond to Minogue plan to spend $2B in Massachusetts gubernatorial campaign Boston Herald18:58 7-Sep-26
Boston Mayor Wu sticking with center bus lane for Blue Hill Avenue over opposition: ‘Not safe’ Boston Herald18:17 7-Sep-26
Senator Brownsberger appears to have locked down race over Boston Mayor Wu-backed challenger Boston Herald17:57 7-Sep-26
White House security debate puts Massachusetts’ 9/11 history in focus New England Public Media11:57 7-Sep-26
The Lindsay Clancy Case Looks Tragically Like NZ’s Lauren Dickason Trial. Here’s Where They Differ Scoop22:42 6-Sep-26
Pols & Politics: The push to defeat Massachusetts’ new abortion law Boston Herald05:03 6-Sep-26
New study calls for revamp of state’s ‘restrictive’ ballot initiative process Boston Herald18:53 5-Sep-26
How Would You Have Applied Massachusetts Law in the Lindsay Clancy Trial? Reason08:06 5-Sep-26
In the last month
U.S. District Court in Massachusetts Enjoins Trump Administration’s Plan to Limit Postal Voting Ballot Access News (Weblog)22:08 4-Sep-26
Federal Judge Blocks Mail Ballot Rule That Indiana Went To Court To Defend Indy Politics21:30 4-Sep-26
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn calls attack on elderly Chinese woman a hate crime ‘based on racism’ Boston Herald19:49 4-Sep-26
Opponents of new Massachusetts abortion law eye 2028 repeal effort Boston Herald19:38 4-Sep-26
Republicans denounce Lindsay Clancy mistrial: ‘Victims deserved far, far better’ Washington Examiner18:53 4-Sep-26
US Judge Extends Block on USPS Mail-In Voting Restrictions NewsMax18:32 4-Sep-26
Attorney General Bonta Secures Extended Block on Trump Administration’s Attempt to Restrict Mail Voting California Attorney General (Press Release)18:22 4-Sep-26
Senator Brownsberger overtakes Boston Mayor Wu-backed challenger in deadlocked race ahead of recount Boston Herald18:06 4-Sep-26
In major win for voters, judge blocks Trump’s mail voting restrictions for midterms Democracy Docket17:55 4-Sep-26
Governor Healey Breaks Ground on North Station Draw One Bridge Replacement Massachusetts State Government (Press Release)17:31 4-Sep-26
The Lindsay Clancy Case Has Ended In a Mistrial. What Happens Now? Slate17:27 4-Sep-26
This Senate Frontrunner Oversaw “Quality And Compliance.” Women Suffered “Life-Altering Harm.” The Lever16:17 4-Sep-26
Governor Healey to Commemorate 25th Anniversary of September 11 Attacks Massachusetts State Government (Press Release)16:00 4-Sep-26
The Lindsay Clancy Trial Was Never Going To Answer the Question Everyone Was Asking Reason15:52 4-Sep-26
Trump breaks silence on Lindsay Clancy after murder trial collapsed: 'She did a horrible,… MailOnline15:50 4-Sep-26
21 states sue over Trump’s attacks on gender-affirming care insurance coverage Advocate.com15:02 4-Sep-26
Trump denies Healey’s appeal for disaster aid for Feb. blizzard Boston.com12:11 4-Sep-26
Winners, losers, and lessons from primary day in Mass. Boston.com12:03 4-Sep-26
Governor Healey Invests $4.2 Million to Grow Offshore Wind Workforce and Research Massachusetts State Government (Press Release)11:25 4-Sep-26
Trump asks Supreme Court to lift Boston judge’s new block on mail-voting restrictions. See how… Boston Globe11:12 4-Sep-26
Governor Healey Announces First-Ever Student Loan Repayment Awards for 248 Early Educators Massachusetts State Government (Press Release)10:54 4-Sep-26
Governor Healey Denounces President Trump’s Continued Denial of Disaster Relief for Massachusetts Communities Massachusetts State Government (Press Release)10:54 4-Sep-26
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu plans FOIA to ID property owners interested in leasing to ICE The Guam Daily Post03:24 4-Sep-26
Trump again appeals to Supreme Court on mail voting restrictions as midterms loom PBS Online20:28 3-Sep-26
Councilor Ed Flynn presses Boston Mayor Wu for information after primary voting issues Boston Herald18:53 3-Sep-26
Trump again appeals to Supreme Court on mail-voting restrictions with midterm elections looming Chicago Sun-Times18:35 3-Sep-26
‘A piece of history’: Steel beam from World Trade Center stops in Boston Boston Herald18:20 3-Sep-26
This Boston firm owes $100,000 because Beacon Hill delayed a Trump tax break. It’s not alone. Boston Globe18:01 3-Sep-26
Deadlocked race between Senator Brownsberger and Boston Mayor Wu-backed challenger headed for a recount Boston Herald17:52 3-Sep-26
Judge appears deeply skeptical of case for Trump’s mail voting restrictions Democracy Docket15:38 3-Sep-26
Trump hails Ed Markey win in Mass.: ‘I couldn’t stand Moulton’ Boston Globe13:28 3-Sep-26
Article in The Downballot Describes Campaign in Massachusetts Around Top-Two Initiative Ballot Access News (Weblog)13:15 3-Sep-26
‘Historic’ day for town as ‘tremendous’ world class cyclists showcase their skills in latest Tour of Britain leg LincsOnline12:23 3-Sep-26
Federal judge in Boston considers whether to extend ban against US Postal Service mail voting… Boston Globe12:07 3-Sep-26
Federal judge considers whether to extend ban against U.S. Postal Service mail voting changes Los Angeles Times12:06 3-Sep-26
Mass. incumbents sold voters on D.C. seniority. Now they need Democrats to win in November to… Boston Globe11:26 3-Sep-26
Federal judge to rule in pivotal challenge to Trump’s attack on mail voting Democracy Docket06:08 3-Sep-26
Massachusetts Democratic incumbents fend off primary challenges from younger progressives Boston Herald19:43 2-Sep-26
Massachusetts primary results offer hope across the Democratic spectrum Roll Call19:20 2-Sep-26
Senator Brownsberger deadlocked with Boston Mayor Wu-backed challenger as recount floated Boston Herald18:01 2-Sep-26
Governor Healey Nominates Kristen Bonavita to District Court Massachusetts State Government (Press Release)15:59 2-Sep-26
Democrats’ Old-Guard Primary Purge Skips Massachusetts New York Magazine13:16 2-Sep-26
Senator Markey handily beats Seth Moulton in combative Democratic primary. Here’s how election… Boston Globe12:42 2-Sep-26
Democrat who pandered to anti-trans beliefs is thrashed in primary Daily Kos12:37 2-Sep-26
Governor Healey Awards Nearly $7 Million to Support Local Farms, Fisheries and Food Banks Massachusetts State Government (Press Release)12:35 2-Sep-26
Massachusetts Sen. Markey wins primary over opponent who called for generational change PBS Online12:26 2-Sep-26
State Sen. Nick Collins victorious despite Wu-backed challenge Boston.com12:04 2-Sep-26
Rep. Seth Moulton Massachusetts Democratic Primary Night Concession Remarks C-Span (Video)10:42 2-Sep-26
Funding of £250,000 awarded to Boston arts venue for community hub project LincolnshireWorld10:40 2-Sep-26
Sen. Ed Markey Declares Victory in Massachusetts Democratic U.S. Senate Primary C-Span (Video)10:12 2-Sep-26
Mike Minogue to face Maura Healey in Massachusetts governor’s race Washington Examiner09:31 2-Sep-26
Could courthouse arrest lead to mistrial in Clancy case? Legal expert weighs in Connecticut Post09:29 2-Sep-26
Democrat establishment flexes dominance as insurgents fall and GOP bench thins in deep blue… Fox News08:45 2-Sep-26
Seth Moulton’s anti-trans shape-shifting ends in a humiliating blowout in Massachusetts Advocate.com08:27 2-Sep-26
Ed Markey easily defeats Seth Moulton in Massachusetts Punchbowl News07:28 2-Sep-26
Mass. Sen. Ed Markey will defeat Rep. Seth Moulton in Democratic primary, AP projects ABC News06:58 2-Sep-26
80-Year-Old Sen. Ed Markey Holds Off Younger Challenger in Democratic Primary TIME06:38 2-Sep-26
Takeaways from Massachusetts, where generational challenges fizzled The Washington Post06:26 2-Sep-26
Incumbent US senator wins Massachusetts Democratic primary, advances to November election Anadolu Agency06:01 2-Sep-26
Sen. Ed Markey wins Massachusetts' Democratic primary for U.S. Senate WUWM04:45 2-Sep-26
Strategist breaks down the results of Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary WUWM04:45 2-Sep-26
STAT Plus: The Ig Nobel Prizes, long held in the U.S., head to Europe due to Trump policies STAT04:36 2-Sep-26
Markey coasts to victory over Moulton in Massachusetts primary Roll Call02:12 2-Sep-26

      
            
      
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Massachusetts is considered a blue state. In the federal government, Massachusetts is represented by two U.S. Senators and nine U.S. Representatives. Both Senators Edward J. Markey and Elizabeth Warren along with all nine House Representatives are Democrats. Massachusetts has a Democrat governor, Maura Healey, who was elected in 2022. The state legislature is also controlled by the Democrats, who have majorities in both chambers.

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