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Gov. Baker celebrates his re-election with his wife Lauren Baker and running mate Karyn Polito (background) at the Hynes Convention Center Tuesday night. CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Baker wins governorship in landslide election

Daily Free Press Staff November 7, 2018
Incumbent republican Gov. Charlie Baker defeated Democratic opponent Jay Gonzalez in a landslide victory in Tuesday’s midterm election.
Democratic candidate for Massachusetts governor Jay Gonzalez did not receive the endorsement of the the Environmental League of Massachusetts, a major environmental group. COURTESY OF MEREDITH NIERMAN/ WGBH NEWS

Environmental League of Massachusetts endorses Democrats, except Jay Gonzalez

Laura Al Bast November 6, 2018
The Environmental League of Massachusetts has endorsed dozens of candidates running for office in Massachusetts, with one stark absence: Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jay Gonzalez.
COURTESY OF MEREDITH NIERMAN/ WGBH NEWS

ENDORSEMENT: Charlie Baker is dependable and stable — he’s earned a second term as governor

Editors November 4, 2018

Governor Charlie Baker has consistently earned the title of most popular governor in America, despite serving as a Republican leader in a deeply blue state. He’s something of an anomaly in the political...

EDITORIAL: FreeP’s endorsements on the Massachusetts ballot measures

EDITORIAL: FreeP’s endorsements on the Massachusetts ballot measures

Editors November 1, 2018

Massachusetts voters have less than a week to decide the fate of three ballot measures regulating health care, political spending and transgender rights. If you’re struggling to make sense of the initiatives...

Republican Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker in a debate against Democratic challenger Jay Gonzalez Oct. 17. The gubernatorial debate was one of a number of recent debates as voters gear up to head to the polls Nov. 6. COURTESY OF MEREDITH NIERMAN/ WGBH NEWS

Midterm debates spike civic engagement, do not change minds, sample finds

Audrey Martin October 25, 2018
With the midterm elections less than two weeks away, Massachusetts candidates are looking for any way to get their messages out to the public before Election Day on Nov. 6. Both gubernatorial candidates and senatorial candidates agreed to participate in three debates leading up to the election.
Republican Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and his challenger Democrat Jay Gonzalez faced off in the second of three debates ahead of the Nov. 6 election. COURTESY OF MEREDITH NIERMAN/ POOL

Baker exhibits wavering support for Geoff Diehl in second gubernatorial debate

Natalie Patrick October 18, 2018
Gov. Charlie Baker clashed with Democratic challenger Jay Gonzalez in their second gubernatorial debate at WGBH Studios Wednesday night over the issues of gentrification, state police scandals and Baker’s relationship with the Republican party.
Campaign volunteers canvas outside WBZ Studios in Allston Tuesday evening during the first Massachusetts gubernatorial debate between incumbent Charlie Baker, a Republican, and challenger Jay Gonzalez, a Democrat. ZOE ADES/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Gonzalez challenges Baker on corruption, transit issues in first gubernatorial debate

Mia Cathell October 10, 2018
Incumbent Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker debated Democratic challenger Jay Gonzalez Tuesday night at CBS Boston’s WBZ-TV station, touching on the issues of green energy, transportation and corruption in the state police department.
Boston Mayor Martin Walsh speaks at the Monday rally at Boston City Hall Plaza urging U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ) to vote against U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. OLIVIA FALCIGNO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Walsh, Markey, Ocasio-Cortez stand up to Flake at rally against sexual assault

Lexi Matthews October 2, 2018
Hundreds of people gathered at Boston City Hall Plaza Monday morning to demand that Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake reject Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court after three women came forward to accuse Kavanaugh of sexual assault.
EDITORIAL: Gonzalez’s college endowment tax would hurt middle and lower class students

EDITORIAL: Gonzalez’s college endowment tax would hurt middle and lower class students

Editors September 20, 2018

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jay Gonzalez has proposed a tax on Massachusetts’ wealthiest universities — Boston University being one — to pay for his education and transportation plans. Gonzalez...

Ayanna Pressley won the Democratic nomination for the U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday in the Massachusetts primary elections. PHOTO BY HALEY LERNER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Pressley wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in historic primary election

Haley Lerner September 5, 2018
In a historic primary election race Tuesday, several incumbents were beat out for their party nominations as Bay State voters opted for diverse candidates seeking to change the Commonwealth for the better.
EDITORIAL: Is money winning elections? Why Setti Warren had to drop out

EDITORIAL: Is money winning elections? Why Setti Warren had to drop out

Editors April 26, 2018

Setti Warren has ended his campaign for Massachusetts governor, narrowing the pool of Democratic candidates looking to challenge Republican incumbent Charlie Baker in the gubernatorial election next November....

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