Matthew Q. Clarida
White Powder in Envelope Prompts Evacuation at Law School
An envelope sent to Harvard Law School Professor Alan M. Dershowitz that was opened Thursday afternoon contained a suspicious white powder, prompting the evacuation of Hauser Hall’s fifth floor.
As Voters Trickle in to Polls, Primary Candidates Make Final Push
Campaign volunteers across the Commonwealth made thousands of last-minute phone calls on Tuesday afternoon, urging registered voters to turn out for the special election primary before the polls close at 8 p.m.
Hugs All Around
Rep. Edward J. Markey hugs a supporter after winning the Democratic senatorial primary on Tuesday night.
Markey Thanks Supporters
Rep. Edward J. Markey addresses supporters at a Boston hotel on Tuesday night. Markey, who won Tuesday's Democratic senatorial primary, was introduced by Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Warren Rallies Crowd
Senator Elizabeth Warren rallies the crowd as she introduces Rep. Edward J. Markey on Tuesday night. Markey won Tuesday's Democratic senatorial primary.
Making a Point
Rep. Edward J. Markey makes a point during his victory speech Tuesday night at a Boston hotel. Markey was celebrating his win in the Democratic senatorial primary.
Markey Greets Faithful
Rep. Edward J. Markey greets supporters on Tuesday night after winning the Democratic senatorial primary.
Staffers Celebrate
Staffers for Rep. Edward J. Markey celebrate at a Boston hotel after Markey was declared the winner of Tuesday's Democratic senatorial primary.
Edward Markey Wins Democratic Senate Primary
Rep. Edward J. Markey, the veteran Democrat from Malden, grew a step closer to securing a seat in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday night as he defeated Rep. Stephen F. Lynch, his more moderate challenger, in the Democratic primary special election. Gabriel E. Gomez, a former Navy SEAL from Cohasset, defeated two other candidates to secure the Republican Party nomination.
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Volunteers for State Rep. Daniel B. Winslow, one of the three Republicans vying to represent Massachusetts in the U.S. Senate, work the phones on Tuesday afternoon. Winslow said that his volunteers made almost 200,000 calls during the campaign.
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Staff members for Rep. Edward J. Markey celebrate the veteran congressman’s win in Tuesday night’s Democratic senate primary.
With Eye on Prize, Markey Hopes for Primary Victory
On Tuesday, voters will head to the polls for the special-election primary to fill the state’s vacated U.S. Senate seat. But experts predict that turnout will be low in the election to pick between either party-line-Democrat Edward J. Markey and his underdog, more moderate challenger Stephen F. Lynch, or a diverse slate of Republican hopefuls.
As Voters Trickle in to Polls, Primary Candidates Make Final Push
Campaign volunteers across the Commonwealth made thousands of last-minute phone calls on Tuesday afternoon, urging registered voters to turn out for the special election primary before the polls close at 8 p.m.
Massachusetts Voters Cast Ballots in Party Primaries
Voters trekked to the polls Tuesday morning to cast ballots in the party primaries that by tonight will narrow the field of serious contenders for the state’s U.S. Senate seat down to two.