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MA State Auditor talks next steps, voters back ballot question expanding public records laws
From the bevy of ballot questions Massachusetts voters decided on in this week's election, the most resounding "yes" came for the first.
2026 midterms: A look at how ballot questions played out in Massachusetts
Berkshire Bureau Chief Josh Landes joined Sam Dingman on Northeast Notebook to discuss how the highly consequential ballot questions played out in Massachusetts.
After the 'blue wave,' what is the state of American democracy?
Democratic candidates surged at the ballot box to retake the House and Senate under Republican President Donald Trump. It was a midterm pendulum swing that has often been seen after a single party assumes control of both the White House and Congress. The convincing results came amid months of false claims by President Donald Trump of rigged elections and rampant voter fraud – as well as attempts by the Department of Justice to seize states’ voter rolls.
Constantino wins election in NY-21, berates media in expletive-laden victory speech
Republican Sticker Mule CEO Anthony Constantino declared victory in New York’s 21st Congressional District, holding a more than 2-point lead.
Justin Chaires keeps seat in Schenectady City Council after contentious race
Justin Chaires' election to Schenectady City Council over Rachael Ward, a more moderate candidate backed by Mayor Gary McCarthy, solidifies a narrow majority for the City Council's relatively progressive faction.
Conley takes NY-17 in big win for Democrats
Democrat Cait Conley has flipped New York's 17th Congressional District, defeating incumbent Republican Mike Lawler in one of the mostly closely watched races in the country.
Mass. Democrats win statewide contests with ease amid national ‘Blue Wave’
In an already “blue” state like Massachusetts, last night’s results translated to decisive wins for statewide candidates – though as WAMC reports, that didn’t mean a total wipeout in some local races.
Democrat Chloe Pierce wins race for NY's 107th Assembly seat in 2024 rematch
Democrat challenger Chloe Pierce defeated Republican incumbent Assemblymember Scott Bendett. The race was one of several that allowed Democrats to retake a super majority in the State Senate.
Vermont voters reelect GOP governor while giving legislative Democrats a supermajority
Voters in Vermont reelected the incumbent Republican governor, and a former lieutenant governor defeated the current one.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul got the margin of victory she was chasing, and New York City Mayor ZMamdani heard the affordability message repeated across the country.
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Election officials need about 1,000 people to staff the precincts on Election Day. But 17-hour shifts and a lack of paid time off are making it increasingly difficult to recruit the next generation of workers.
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Paraguayan lawmakers voted to impeach President Santiago Peña minutes after his resignation, as the collapse of a digital bank tied to his government froze millions of people's savings.
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NPR Music culture critic and reporter Rodney Carmichael ruminates on the latest in rap culture. This week: How Yung Miami's summer bop became a sweeping indictment.
