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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.
A polling location in Manchester, New Hampshire. On July 6, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker signed legislation allowing any registered voter to vote early or absentee in any election this year. LAURYN ALLEN/ DFP FILE

A voter’s guide to the ballot, mid-pandemic

Vanessa Kjeldsen July 16, 2020
“We believe that no one should have to choose between their health and their right to vote,” Beth Huang, executive director of Massachusetts Voter Table, said. More than 35 states have modified their voting systems amid the pandemic. Find out how to navigate voting this year.

Commonwealth residents, academics react to Warren’s potential 2020 campaign

Julia Sullivan January 20, 2019
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren announced that she would form an exploratory committee for the upcoming 2020 presidential election.
From left to right: District 8 City Councilor Josh Zakim, Councilor At-Large Ayanna Pressley and then-City Council President Michelle Wu listen to testimony in an October 2016 hearing regarding municipal ID cards for residents in the city of Boston. CAROLYN KOMATSOULIS/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Boston city councilors consider municipal ID card system

Zoe Allen December 4, 2018
City leaders reviewed the findings of a July study Thursday that there is a high interest level citywide for a municipal ID, known as the Boston OneCard, by residents.
A “Vote Here” sign displayed at the 111 Cummington Ave. polling location Tuesday afternoon. PHOTO BY MADISON GOLDMAN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Voting in Boston municipal elections remains low

Paige Smith November 4, 2015

Approximately 14 percent of registered voters in Boston voted Tuesday in the municipal elections for the Boston City Council. With 50,807 ballots cast out of the 372,889 voters, the turnout rate was...

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