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Trump back on top: Wins presidency in political comeback rooted in appeals to frustrated voters
11-06-2024 8:58 AM

By ZEKE MILLER, MICHELLE L. PRICE, WILL WEISSERT and JILL COLVIN

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was convicted...

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McGovern, Neal cruise to reelection as Dems maintain hold on state’s Congressional delegation
11-06-2024 9:07 AM

By STEVE LeBLANC

BOSTON — U.S. Reps. James McGovern and Richard Neal easily won reelection on Tuesday, as Massachusetts Democrats maintained their hold on the state’s Congressional delegation. In addition to McGovern and Neal, two other incumbents fended off...


Massachusetts voters reject wage increase for tipped workers, OK audit of Legislature
11-06-2024 1:56 AM

By STEVE LeBLANC

BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts voters said yes to auditing the Legislature but rejected increasing the hourly wage for workers who collect tips.Those were among five measures on Tuesday’s ballot, including giving union rights to drivers for ride-hailing...


Election Day unfolds relatively smoothly after massive turnout by early voters
11-05-2024 7:03 PM

By CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY and ALI SWENSON

WASHINGTON (AP) — Election Day unfolded relatively smoothly as voters faced only scattered disruptions and delays after an election season marked by concerns over disinformation, foreign influence and threats to election workers and voting...


Healey splits time in MA, NH on Election Day
11-05-2024 6:40 PM

By COLIN A. YOUNG

Gov. Maura Healey cast her ballot at an Arlington elementary school Tuesday morning, and after dropping off Dunkin’ coffee and donuts for poll workers turned north to spend most of Election Day in her native — and more electorally active — New...


Question 3: Should rideshare drivers have union rights?
11-03-2024 3:00 PM

By ZICHANG LIU

Massachusetts voters will decide on Election Day whether ride-hailing drivers working for companies like Uber and Lyft should be allowed to unionize, an initiative that if approved would make Massachusetts the first state in the nation to grant such...


Do political signs have sway?: Some experts say yes, but many residents refute that idea
10-29-2024 1:58 PM

By Zichang Liu

As Election Day 2024 approaches, political signs are once again sprouting in Massachusetts, from residential lawns to road intersections. Yet, for many residents, these signs serve more like decorative colorful markers dotting the landscape, with...


Mount Holyoke panel finds two election certainties: It’ll be historic and consequential
10-27-2024 2:00 PM

By EMILEE KLEIN

SOUTH HADLEY — With 60 national elections taking place this year across the world, 2024 is considered the biggest election year in history, with many of the elections involving polarizing figures and topics.The United States is no exception: Polling...


Athol town clerk lays out voting ground rules
10-18-2024 1:40 PM

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – Town Clerk Nancy Burnham met with Athol’s Selectboard at its meeting Tuesday to remind board members and the public that early voting for the Nov. 5 general election begins this weekend.“Beginning the Saturday, October 19,” said Burnham, “this...


Harris, Trump spar in Philadelphia presidential debate
09-10-2024 11:44 PM

By ZEKE MILLER, MICHELLE L. PRICE, JILL COLVIN and JOSH BOAK

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kamala Harris and Donald Trump showcased starkly different visions for the country Tuesday on abortion, immigration and American democracy as they met for the first time for perhaps their only debate before November’s presidential...


With ‘joyful’ Democratic convention over, real test for Harris campaign now begins
08-23-2024 4:06 PM

By STEVE PEOPLES and ZEKE MILLER

CHICAGO — Over and over, from the massive stage in the electric convention hall, the Democrats this week predicted that Kamala Harris would defeat Donald Trump. They described her as a historic figure, the embodiment of hope, “the president of...

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