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
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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
Organized labor coalesces around Kate Lipper-Garabedian in 5th Middlesex District Senate race
The following was submitted by the campaign to elect Kate Lipper-Garabedian: State Rep. Kate Lipper-Garabedian announced the endorsements of four leading labor organizations in her campaign for the 5th Middlesex District state Senate seat: Malden-based LiUNA Laborers' Local 22, the Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA), Massachusetts Organization
Kate Lipper-Garabedian earns Mass. Women’s Political Caucus PAC, Moms Demand Action Gun Sense endorsements
The following was submitted by the Kate Lipper-Garabedian campaign: Rep. Kate Lipper-Garabedian announced the endorsement of the Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus (MWPC) Political Action Committee in her campaign for the 5th Middlesex District state Senate seat. Lipper-Garabedian has also been awarded the 2026 Moms Demand Action
Winchester resident Tom Hopcroft ends Senate campaign, will remain on ballot
Tom Hopcroft has ended his campaign for the Second Middlesex state Senate seat after eight months, saying he did not have the money or the campaign organization to stay competitive and that he could do more for his priorities by stepping aside before the Sept. 1 Democratic primary. His name
Winchester residents invited to Somerville Democratic City Committee forum
The following was submitted by the Somerville Democratic City Committee: On Saturday, Aug. 1, the Somerville Democratic City Committee will hold three debates for each of the open seat Democratic primaries: the 27th and 34th Middlesex House districts and 2nd Middlesex Senate district, from 5-8 p.m. at the
League of Women Voters to host 5th Middlesex forum on Aug. 8
The following was submitted by the League of Women Voters of Winchester: On Saturday, Aug. 8, the League of Women Voters of Winchester and League of Women Voters of Melrose are holding a forum featuring the candidates running for the Democratic nomination for the 5th Middlesex state Senate seat this
Marblehead attorney qualifies for Governor’s Council ballot
Marblehead immigration attorney Diann Baylis says her campaign is moving into a new phase after she qualified for the Sept. 1 Democratic primary ballot for Governor’s Council in the 6th District. Baylis submitted more than 1,380 certified nomination signatures to the Secretary of State’s Office, according to