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5 things to know about the 2025 election in Worcester
Worcester's mayor, city council and school committee positions are all up for election. -
Somerville booted its mayor. What sets her two would-be replacements apart?
While two candidates see their campaigns and some big issues very differently, there’s a surprising amount of common ground. -
Galvin intervenes in Lawrence elections
The secretary of the Commonwealth says the absentee ballot process is a mess. -
District 7 needs a new city councilor. Who can take on its challenges?
Following the resignation of City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson, two new candidates are competing to represent Boston’s District 7 this November. -
Worcester mayoral candidates disagree on civilian oversight board for police
The first debate between the 2025 mayoral candidates also included discussion of affordable housing, cuts to federal funding, and divisions on City Council. -
Somerville OKs Israel divestment question on 2025 ballot
The decision comes as peace talks begin on the eve of the two-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack on Israel. -
Boston’s District 7 candidates split on safe injection sites
This week, Boston City Council signaled openness to the facilities if they become legal. -
With Ballantyne out, Burnley, Wilson shift focus to Somerville’s mayoral final
The incumbent finished a distant third in the preliminary election. -
District 7 Boston city council race heads toward recount
Third-place finisher Mavrick Afonso and several former rivals planned to submit paperwork Monday afternoon. -
Josh Kraft ending mayoral campaign, clearing way for Wu victory
The Patriots owner’s son was trounced in Tuesday’s preliminary election, losing by a 49-point margin.
