In the November 2024 election, Somerville voters overwhelmingly backed progressive candidates and measures, giving Harris & Walz 83.86% support—far exceeding state averages—and strongly favoring labor rights for Uber and Lyft drivers, the legalization of psychedelics, and raising the minimum wage for tipped workers.
Category: Politics
Governor Healey appoints Middlesex County Sheriff Peter Koutoujian to MBTA Board
On Tuesday, Governor Maura Healey appointed Middlesex County Sheriff Peter Koutoujian to the MBTA Board, following the resignation of former Chair Tom Glynn.
Somerville City Councilor Jake Wilson announces mayoral bid, potentially challenging incumbent Ballantyne
Somerville City Councilor-at-Large Jake Wilson has declared his candidacy for mayor in the upcoming 2025 election, setting the stage for a potential contest against two-term incumbent Mayor Katjana Ballantyne.
Two Bostonians vie for District 7 City Council seat after Tania Fernandes Anderson’s arrest on federal corruption charges
Said Ahmed, a Roxbury resident and founder of a youth running program, and Said Abdikarim have launched campaigns for Boston’s District 7 City Council seat, following federal corruption charges against current councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson.
Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson arrested on federal corruption charges
Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson faces multiple federal charges, including wire fraud and theft, stemming from an alleged kickback scheme. Federal officials are set to address the charges in a press conference.
Lancaster’s election results: Harris, Warren win despite local GOP gains; key ballot questions divide voters
Lancaster voters aligned with statewide trends for Harris and Warren but showed stronger support for GOP candidates and rejected measures like tipped worker wage increases and psychedelics legalization by wider margins.
A comparative look at Leominster’s election results and the broader Commonwealth trends in the 2024 races
In the November 5, 2024 election, Leominster voters favored Democrats, but support was generally lower than statewide trends, indicating a slightly more conservative stance on some social issues.
Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump’s pick for attorney general amid sex-for-pay scandal
Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his nomination as attorney general following mounting controversy and allegations, including a New York Times report about Venmo payments tied to a sex scandal.
Trump’s nomination of RFK Jr. as head of Department of Health and Human Services sparks public health debate
President-elect Donald Trump’s choice of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a known critic of vaccine mandates, to lead the Department of Health and Human Services has stirred controversy. As Kennedy’s nomination heads for Senate review, public health experts and lawmakers clash over the implications for U.S. health policy.
Trump picks Gaetz as attorney general, Gabbard as director of national intelligence
President-elect Donald Trump announced key Cabinet nominations, including Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general and Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence.