The Associated Press has called Massachusetts Question 7 as defeated, with 50.6% of voters rejecting the measure that would have overridden local lot-size minimums for single-family homes.
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Andover's Finegold wins re-election to state Senate
State Sen. Barry Finegold, an Andover Democrat, won re-election in the 2nd Essex and Middlesex District on Nov. 3, defeating Republican Theodore Semesnyei of Amesbury with about 64 percent of the vote in unofficial returns.
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Women broke barriers on election night 2026
The victories put new leaders in charge of policy – and raise a harder question for the political establishment: whose judgment about viable candidates deserves to be trusted?
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Elizabeth Dionne proposes Treasury audits and local-aid changes
The Republican treasurer candidate emphasizes transparency, pension investments and municipal aid.
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William Galvin seeks reelection as Massachusetts secretary
Galvin’s platform emphasizes voter access and investor protection; statutory changes require legislative approval.
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Al Ozonoff seeks Massachusetts state auditor seat
Libertarian Al Ozonoff faces Democratic incumbent Diana DiZoglio. His campaign emphasizes independent oversight and identifying waste, without specifying projected savings or an implementation budget.
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Paul Tucker seeks reelection as Essex County district attorney
Democratic incumbent Paul Tucker describes an approach combining prosecution, victim services and diversion. His official biography does not specify a separate 2026 expansion plan.
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Diana DiZoglio seeks reelection as Massachusetts state auditor
Democratic incumbent Diana DiZoglio faces Libertarian Al Ozonoff. Her priorities include government transparency and oversight of state spending and programs.
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Dan Koh outlines healthcare and housing priorities in 6th District race
The Democrat supports broader insurance coverage, affordable housing incentives and federal investment in transportation.
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Anne Brensley proposes election and public-service modernization
The Republican secretary of the Commonwealth candidate emphasizes ballot safeguards, public records and business filings.
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Andrea Campbell seeks reelection as Massachusetts attorney general
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, a Democrat, seeks reelection Nov. 3, 2026, against Republican Michael C. Walsh in a race that will appear on Andover and North Andover ballots.
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Barry Finegold seeks reelection to Massachusetts Senate
Andover Democrat Barry R. Finegold is running for reelection to the Massachusetts State Senate's Second Essex and Middlesex District seat in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election, facing Republican Theodore Tom Semesnyei.
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Frank Moran seeks reelection in 17th Essex District
Democrat Frank A. Moran, the incumbent state representative for the 17th Essex District, is running for reelection in the Nov. 3, 2026, Massachusetts general election.
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Semesnyei faces Finegold in Andover-area Senate race
Republican Theodore Tom Semesnyei is running for the Second Essex and Middlesex District state Senate seat in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election, facing Democrat Barry R. Finegold in a district that includes Andover and North Andover.
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Mike Minogue proposes tax, energy and regulatory changes in governor bid
Republican Mike Minogue seeks the Massachusetts governorship with proposals on taxes, housing, energy, school choice and immigration cooperation.
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