Massachusetts State Senator Ben Downing

Another Democrat has joined the race for governor of Massachusetts. State Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz announced her bid Wednesday in a video.The Democrat…

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker hasn’t said whether he will seek a third term. A new poll finds the Republican’s popularity has taken a huge dip over…

Former Massachusetts State Senator Ben Downing, a native of Pittsfield, says he is running for governor.Downing, a Democrat who spent a decade in the…

After a decade in office, Massachusetts State Senator Ben Downing is retiring. The Democrat has represented the Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin and Hampden…

Retiring Massachusetts State Senator Ben Downing will go to work for a solar energy firm after leaving the State House. It was announced today that the…

Western Massachusetts State Senator Ben Downing is endorsing his fellow Democrat who is running to replace him.Downing announced on Thursday that he is…

Another person has decided to run for the western Massachusetts state senate seat held by outgoing Democrat Ben Downing.Andrea Harrington, an attorney…

Putting to rest speculation, State Representative Paul Mark said Thursday he is not running for the Massachusetts Senate. He will instead seek a fourth…

A community organizer who spent time working for the United Nations is running for the Massachusetts Senate.Adam Hinds announced his candidacy in…

While Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has outlined his priorities in the State of the Commonwealth address and the administration’s budget proposal…