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The Massachusetts State House in Boston. State advocates and policy makers have expressed both approval and concern for Governor Charlie Baker’s redistricting of the State Senate and House of Representatives. BRIAN SONG/ DFP FILE

Baker approves new district maps increasing majority-minority precincts

Jit Ping Lee November 11, 2021
Governor Charlie Baker signed into law new maps redistricting the State Senate and House last week.
Michelle Wu and Annissa Essaibi George, the top two Boston mayoral candidates. The Daily Free Press examines both candidates' endorsement patterns as the city approaches the November general election. SOPHIE PARK AND SAMUELE PETRUCCELLI/ DFP FILE

Mayoral endorsements show Wu’s political connections, Essaibi George’s union support

Madison Mercado October 8, 2021
Candidates Michelle Wu and Annissa Essaibi George vie for key endorsements in Boston mayoral race.
The Massachusetts Republican Party has unanimously voted to oppose ranked-choice voting,  citing potential voter disenfranchisement. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

MassGOP opposes ranked-choice voting on basis of voter disenfranchisement, election rigging concerns

Madison Mercado October 14, 2020
The Massachusetts Republican State Committee voted unanimously to oppose ranked-choice voting in a committee resolution last week, citing voter disenfranchisement and election-rigging concerns. Ballot Question 2 will ask voters in November if the state should switch to a ranked-choice voting system.
East to West: December 9, 2019

East to West: December 9, 2019

Justin Tang December 9, 2019

In this episode of “East to West,” we cover the introduction of two-factor authentication on the Student Link, state regulations on cannabis companies, an app helping students to develop sustainable...

Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, shown speaking on the night of the 2018 Midterm Elections, currently leads the field of presidential candidates in Massachusetts. OLIVIA FALCIGNO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

As 2019 ends, Warren has the lead in Massachusetts, followed by Biden, Sanders

Alyssa Figueroa December 5, 2019
Warren is currently projected to lead the race with 33 percent of the vote, while former vice president Joe Biden follows with 18 percent of the vote and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is predicted to take 13 percent of the vote, according to a recent poll.
Hillary Clinton released a list Monday, titled “Massachusetts Leadership Council,” that revealed 190 political endorsements within the commonwealth. PHOTO BY MIKE DESOCIO/DFP FILE PHOTO

Nearly 200 Massachusetts officials endorse Hillary Clinton

Grace Li December 9, 2015

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has gained support from 190 Massachusetts elected officials and community, labor and grassroots leaders, according to a list released Monday. This list,...

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