Winchester’s two Senate seats go to Uyterhoeven and Lipper-Garabedian
Two Democrats claim seats vacated by retiring incumbents; no Republican filed against them.
STATE 2026 ELECTION
Markey outlasts the argument that his time was up
Moulton bet a Senate seat on generational change; the Democratic base wasn’t buying it
Polls close in Winchester's two open Senate races
Jehlen and Lewis leave together, with Somerville, Medford, Malden and Melrose left to decide who follows
Sen. Jason Lewis endorses Kate Lipper-Garabedian for 5th Middlesex Senate seat
The following was submitted by Sen. Jason Lewis: Dear friends, Early voting is now underway for the Massachusetts primary election that will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 1. I hope you will join me in voting in the Democratic primary for Kate Lipper-Garabedian for the Fifth Middlesex State Senate
Clean Water Action endorses Christine Barber for Senate
The following was submitted by Clean Water Action: The following was submitted by Clean Water Action: Clean Water Action has endorsed Rep. Christine P. Barber, D-Somerville, for state Senate in the 2nd Middlesex District. “Christine Barber has been our top legislative champion on Air Quality legislation,” said Cynthia Mendes,
Sen. Pat Jehlen endorses Christine Barber for state Senate
Retiring senator, who rarely endorses in legislative races, backs Barber to succeed her in the 2nd Middlesex
Winchester to hold early voting, find out if you’re registered
The following was submitted by Town Clerk MaryEllen Marshall: The Town of Winchester will be holding Early Voting in person at the Winchester Town Hall in the Winchester Room, 1st floor. ADA entrance at the rear of the Town Hall. Designated ADA parking will be secured for the time frame
2nd Middlesex District Senate candidates present ideas on issues, legislative styles
Candidates for the 2nd Middlesex District senate seat debated their approaches for housing, utility costs, affordability and legislative styles at the Somerville High School Auditorium on Saturday, Aug. 1. Over 100 residents from all over the district attended the event hosted by the Somerville Democratic City Committee. Residents have about
Beacon Hill’s pace splits 5th Middlesex Senate candidates over deportations and audit
The forum revealed broad agreement on policy — and a more fundamental disagreement about whether Massachusetts government is moving fast enough to meet the moment.
Carey McDonald consolidates progressive support in 5th Middlesex state Senate race
The following was submitted by the Carey McDonald campaign: State senate candidate Carey McDonald has consolidated the support of progressive organizations in the race for the open 5th Middlesex seat, as the campaign enters its final month before the Democratic primary. Progressive Mass is endorsing McDonald, a major milestone; the
1199SEIU endorses Kate Lipper-Garabedian for state Senate
Endorsement cites Lipper-Garabedian’s record strengthening oversight of long-term care and advocating for older adults and the caregivers who serve them
Winchester’s Sept. 1 primary: The races that will shape the Nov. 3 ballot
A precinct-by-precinct look at contenders, stakes and choices across federal, statewide, legislative and county contests.
Moderators seek evidence as Markey, Moulton trade accusations
The Democratic Senate rivals traded allegations, sidestepped Massachusetts concerns and left several factual disputes unresolved ahead of the Sept. 1 primary.
OPINION: Carey McDonald: Our next state senator needs to fight for our communities
The following was submitted by Carey McDonald: This is a moment when so much of what we love about our communities seems at risk. Our next state senator for the 5th Middlesex District must be ready to tackle the urgent challenges we face, and that’s why I’m running.
OPINION: Christine Barber: Turning values into law: A win for reproductive freedom
The following was submitted by the campaign to elect Rep. Christine Barber: Decisions about abortion care belong to a patient and their doctor. No one else. That conviction is why I filed H.5595, An Act Prioritizing Patient Access to Care. On Wednesday, July 22, the Massachusetts House of Representatives