Isabel Bernie sets up her offering every year with photos, candles, flowers and food, and makes clear it is popular culture, ...

Instead of Democratic and Republican primaries, an all-party primary would send the top two candidates of any party to the ...

The proposed law would override local zoning rules to allow single-family homes on lots as small as 5,000 square feet.

With open primaries, third parties, independent and lesser-known candidates will be able to participate on a level playing ...

Question 1 advocates are fighting for more government transparency and are criticizing the Legislature for not following the ...

Protecting the right to vote also means ensuring voters understand their rights and know where to turn if something goes wrong.

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Supporters of gubernatorial candidates Gov. Maura Healey and Mike Minogue rally outside of WBZ studios where the contestants faced off in their first debate on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026. Credit: WBZ ...

NEW BEDFORD — Republican candidate for lieutenant governor and New Bedford City Councilor Shawn Oliver was arrested on a charge of operating under the influence of alcohol Saturday night, according to ...

Shawn Oliver is continuing to serve as a New Bedford city councilor, even after ending his campaign for lieutenant governor over the weekend. And no one can stop him until the next election. That’s ...