After Narrow Win, Brownsberger Faces Calls for Change from Allston-Brighton

State Sen. William N. Brownsberger ’78 clinched his eighth term on Beacon Hill last week, narrowly beating his first challenger in more than a decade. But in Allston-Brighton, where he lost by the largest margin, residents say the race sparked debate over whether the neighborhood’s issues were being heard.

Former Board of Overseers President Defeats Incumbent in Rhode Island Gubernatorial Primary

Former Harvard Board of Overseers president Helena G. Buonanno Foulkes ’86 ousted incumbent Rhode Island Governor Daniel J. McKee by a wide margin in the Democratic Primary election Wednesday night.

Erika Uyterhoeven Declares Victory in 2nd Middlesex District as Opponents Concede

State Rep. Erika Uyterhoeven is headed to the state Senate to represent the 2nd Middlesex district after all three of her active opponents conceded before midnight on Tuesday.

Marian Ryan Wins Fourth Term as Middlesex DA After Challenger Concedes

Marian T. Ryan, the 13-year incumbent Middlesex District Attorney, is on the path to reelection after primary challenger David Solet conceded at just before 11 p.m. on Tuesday night.

Markey Defeats Moulton in Democratic Primary

Incumbent Senator Ed J. Markey (D-Mass.) secured the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, beating Representative Seth W. Moulton ’01 (D-Mass.) after a campaign centered on generational turnover.

Fact-Checking Claims in the 25th Middlesex District Democratic Primary

With accusations flying in the final days of the 25th Middlesex District Democratic primary, The Crimson fact-checked claims from Marjorie C. Decker and Evan C. MacKay ’19.

Your Guide to the 2026 Massachusetts State Primary

As Cambridge voters head to the polls for Massachusetts’ Sept. 1 state primary, The Crimson is covering the races shaping the city — from campaign finances and endorsements to candidate claims, voter turnout, and Election Day results.

Azeem Outraises Field in Senate Race Ahead of Primary, Powered by Cambridge Donors

Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem has made housing reform a centerpiece of his Cambridge political career, and Tuesday’s Democratic primary will test whether that platform can carry beyond the city.

After Nearly a Decade Unopposed, Connolly Faces First Reelection Challenge

State Rep. Mike L. Connolly has represented the 26th Middlesex District, which covers parts of Cambridge and Somerville, for nearly a decade without facing a reelection challenger — until now.

The Massachusetts State Primary Is Tuesday. Here’s What to Know.

When polls open Tuesday for Massachusetts’ 2026 state primary, Cambridge voters will help decide several closely contested state and federal races. Here’s what you need to know ahead of Election Day.

Industry Donors, Key Endorsements Shape Suffolk and Middlesex Primary

After 14 years in the Senate without facing a primary challenger, State Sen. William N. Brownsberger ’78 will face former Boston mayoral aide Daniel A. Lander ’14 at the ballot box Tuesday.

Inside State Rep. Marjorie Decker’s Decade-Long Work at a Boston Law Firm

For nearly a decade, State Rep. Marjorie Decker has earned at least $100,001 annually from a Boston law firm. Records obtained by The Crimson reveal new details about what she does there.

Danielle Allen-Backed Top-Two Primary Proposal Clears Legal Challenge for Mass. Ballot

Harvard professor Danielle S. Allen’s push to replace Massachusetts’s partisan primaries with a top-two primary system is one step closer to the November ballot, after the state’s highest court rejected a legal challenge to the proposal last week.

Statewide Progressive Coalition Endorses Daniel Lander’s Senate Bid

Daniel A. Lander ’14 picked up his first major endorsement in the state Senate race this week, as Mass Alliance — a coalition of labor unions and progressive advocacy groups — backed his bid to unseat incumbent William N. Brownsberger ’78.

Massachusetts Attorney General Intervenes to Back Cambridge in Inclusionary Zoning Lawsuit

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea J. Campbell formally intervened Thursday in a lawsuit challenging Cambridge’s inclusionary zoning policy, warning the case could have sweeping implications for housing policy across the state.

Gov. Healey Endorses William Brownsberger’s State Senate Re-Election Bid

Massachusetts Governor Maura T. Healey ’92 endorsed incumbent state Sen. William N. Brownsberger ’78’s campaign for the seat he has held since 2012 — marking the most high-profile endorsement of his reelection bid.

Three Progressive Groups Endorse Evan MacKay in Renewed Challenge to Decker

United Auto Workers Region 9A, Our Revolution Cambridge, and Progressive Victory announced their endorsements for Evan C. MacKay '19's statehouse campaign on Sunday afternoon at a rally in support of Trans Day of Visibility.

Transit, Stability Take Top Priority in Gov. Healey’s Proposed FY27 Budget

Cambridge could receive more than $50 million in state funds in Fiscal Year 2027 as the state leans on income surtax revenue to shore up local funding and support regional public transit.

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Harvard Kennedy School Student Neil Miller Launches Bid for Massachusetts House Seat

Neil S. Miller, a first-time candidate and Harvard Kennedy School student, launched a bid for the Massachusetts state legislature, mounting the first challenge in a decade to State Representative Mike L. Connolly.

From Currier to the State House: MacKay’s Second Bid Against Decker Takes Shape

Evan C. MacKay ’19 — the first serious challenger in Decker’s 13-year tenure in the State House — came within 41 votes of ousting the longtime incumbent in 2024. Now, with more than $66,000 in cash on hand, they are setting the stage for a rematch.

Brownsberger Leans on Decades-Long Track Record in Eighth Bid for State Senate

William N. Brownsberger began his political career in 1998. Now, he's running for an eighth term representing Suffolk and Middlesex in the Massachusetts Senate, and he's facing his first challenger for the seat in more than a decade.

Brownsberger Opens Early Cash Lead Over Lander in State Senate Race

Incumbent State Sen. William N. Brownsberger ’78 is facing his first challenger in 13 years, with campaign finance records showing he holds nearly three times as much cash as his opponent.

Middlesex District Attorney Challenged by Former Top Prosecutor

A former career prosecutor in the Middlesex District Attorney’s office is challenging incumbent Marian T. Ryan in September’s Democratic primary, setting up a contentious and expensive race for control of one of the state’s highest-profile prosecutors’ offices.

Cambridge Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem Confirms Bid for State Senate

Cambridge Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem confirmed his bid for the 2nd Middlesex District State Senate seat in an interview with The Crimson, entering what is expected to be one of Massachusetts’ most competitive Democratic primaries this year.