Boston Mayor Michelle Wu leads the 2025 field, but a new poll shows her approval rating nearly evenly split, with a large share of voters undecided and concerns about immigration topping the list.
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Republican State Senator Peter Durant considers 2026 gubernatorial run, citing potential Healey vulnerability
Republican State Senator Peter Durant is considering a 2026 gubernatorial run, believing Governor Maura Healey may be vulnerable. Other potential Republican candidates include Lew Evangelidis and Mike Kennealy.
Former state senator Dean Tran sentenced to 18 months for unemployment fraud and tax evasion
Former Massachusetts State Senator Dean Tran was sentenced to 18 months in prison for unemployment fraud and failing to report income. He received additional fines and restitution totaling over $50,000.
Boston judge temporarily blocks transgender woman’s transfer to men’s prison amid legal challenge to Trump’s order
A federal judge in Boston has issued a temporary restraining order blocking the transfer of a transgender woman to a men’s prison. The ruling comes as part of a legal challenge to President Trump’s executive order, “Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government.”
A look at Josh Kraft’s philanthropy as he prepares to declare Boston mayoral candidacy
Josh Kraft, son of Patriots’ owner Robert Kraft and longtime nonprofit leader, is expected to announce his mayoral run in Boston this month; here’s a look at his career and motivation for running.
Healey touts tax cuts, housing reforms, healthcare caps, and AI investment in 2025 State of the Commonwealth Address
During her State of the Commonwealth Address, Governor Maura Healey emphasized major tax cuts, housing initiatives, expanded childcare support, healthcare reforms, and a strong commitment to advancing artificial intelligence and clean energy.
Worcester city councilor takes break from office citing transphobia and toxic politics
Thu Nguyen, Worcester’s first openly nonbinary councilor, steps back to focus on mental health, alleging transphobic remarks from colleagues and calling for a formal investigation into their treatment.
Pollster Lou DiNatale reflects on how meeting Lillian Carter during a Peace Corps project deepened his appreciation for the Carter legacy
In this personal account, Lou DiNatale recounts his unforgettable encounter with Lillian Carter in Plains, Georgia, during the late 1970s. From a roadside mishap to Miss Lillian’s bold personality, the experience left him with a deeper appreciation for the Carter legacy.
Shrewsbury voters largely liberal, but less so than state in Nov. 2024 election, except for support of Paul DePalo
While Shrewsbury’s voters largely lean liberal, they showed significantly less enthusiasm for liberal candidates and measures in the November 2024 election compared to the broader Massachusetts electorate. An exception was Paul DePalo, the Democratic candidate for Governor’s Council, who received a striking 9.61% more support in Shrewsbury than throughout his district.
Templeton voters back Trump, reject progressive measures in November election, despite McGovern’s victory
According to the November 2024 election results, Templeton voters are markedly more conservative than the Commonwealth as a whole. In Templeton, Trump secured 56% of the vote, Elizabeth Warren received only 39%, and the town opposed the unionization of Uber/Lyft drivers with 44% in favor and rejected increasing the minimum wage for tipped workers with 77% opposed. Yet, despite these conservative leanings, Democratic Congressman Jim McGovern still won Templeton.