FITCHBURG — Democratic incumbent state Sen. John Cronin has secured his seat for the Worcester & Middlesex District, defeating Republican challenger and political newcomer Nicholas Pirro with approximately 59% of the vote.
Elections
Voter turnout ‘smooth’ in Ayer, Shirley
AYER — Town Clerk Susan Copeland said the polls had been busy all day on Election Day Tuesday and seemed like a strong voter turnout. And the excitement was almost palpable. “We had 80 voters waiting when the polls opened,” she said. One man had been there since 6:15 a.m, saying, “I just can’t wait!” […]
8 Massachusetts cities will be monitored for compliance with federal voting rights laws
Eight Massachusetts cities will be monitored for compliance with federal voting rights laws on Tuesday
Acting US attorney appoints MA district election officer
BOSTON — Acting U.S. Attorney Joshua Levy announced the appointment of a district election officer on Thursday, naming the individual who will oversee the efforts to handle election-day criminal complaints, fraud and threats of violence to officials, all under a national Justice Department program. Assistant United States Attorney Lucy Sun has been appointed to serve […]
MCAS ballot question campaign delivers highest signature collection of year to advance to November ballot
MCAS opponents delivered another around 135,000 signatures to the Secretary of State on Thursday, advancing the ballot question to nix the standardized testing graduation requirement closer to the November ballot.
