politics
Campaign 2026: With six weeks to go, a roundup of candidate fundraising
If dollars were votes, state Senator Will Brownsberger would be cruising to re-election, Burhan Azeem would be in the driver’s seat for entering the state Senate, state Representative Marjorie Decker would likely be re-elected, while state Rep. Mike Connolly’s race would be too close to call. Read more Events in Cambridge and Somerville: NICE, a […]
Campaign 2026: Mbah, Oates and Ruseau vie to replace Barber
As state Representative Christine Barber competes in a five-way race for an open state Senate seat, three hopefuls seek to take her role representing the 34th Middlesex District. Read more Somerville mayor says Theatre needs to be part of Davis Square’s future The district covers parts of Somerville and Medford. Barber was elected to the […]
Connolly, Miller mostly agree to agree about Beacon Hill
It was more civil discussion than contentious debate. State Rep. Mike Connolly and his challenger Neil Miller largely agreed on the transparency and accountability problems in the Massachusetts legislature and even how to solve them. Their most striking difference was aesthetic: their heights (Connolly is 6’8”, Miller more than a foot shorter). Read more Somerville, […]
Meet the candidates: Brownsberger and Lander emphasize similar issues, different approaches
Will Brownsberger is one of the most powerful politicians on Beacon Hill. Daniel Lander had never run for office before deciding to challenge Brownsberger, who was elected to the state Senate in 2014 after six years in the House. Read more ShotSpotter was unlikely to pick up July 4 gunfire Both are campaigning on the […]
Mixing courage and politics
Cambridge Day does not endorse candidates or positions. Views expressed in this column are those of the writer. Read more When Washington fought for the British As America marks its 250th birthday, it is worth remembering how often this nation has been shaped by those who first served it in uniform. George Washington led us […]
Moulton pledges investments in biotech, affordable housing
At a town hall forum in Medford Tuesday, Rep. Seth Moulton, who is challenging incumbent Sen. Ed Markey, took questions about his plans to tackle affordability, healthcare and issues like regulating artifical intelligence at the state and federal level. Read more Tasty Meatless Morsels at Lulu Green Moulton, 47, engaged with a full house of […]
Why transparency is needed to protect immigrants in Massachusetts
Editor’s note: Cambridge Day does not endorse candidates or positions. Views expressed in this column are those of the writer. Read more Council shields women’s shelters from federal funding cuts Last week, Cambridge hosted a transparency forum for state Senate candidates running to represent the 2nd Middlesex district. I was proud to participate because transparency […]
On the ballot 2026: Ewen-Campen and Gilligan-Corsetti vie for 27th Middlesex
In one of several rounds of musical chairs in the State House, representative Erika Uyterhoeven’s quest for the state Senate opened her seat representing the 27th Middlesex District. Read more On the ballot 2026: Ewen-Campen and Gilligan-Corsetti vie for 27th Middlesex Competing for her seat are Ben-Ewen Campen, councilor from Somerville’s Ward 3, and Olivia […]
On the ballot 2026: Ewen-Campen and Gilligan-Corsetti vie for 27th Middlesex
In one of several rounds of musical chairs in the State House, representative Erika Uyterhoeven’s quest for the state Senate opened her seat representing the 27th Middlesex District. Read more Cambridge housing does follow economic laws Competing for her seat are Ben-Ewen Campen, councilor from Somerville’s Ward 3, and Olivia Gilligan-Corsetti, a former political aide […]
Meet the candidates running for state legislature
Voters in Cambridge and Somerville will find out later today just who is running to represent them in Massachusetts legislature, as candidates have until 5 p.m. to submit nomination papers to their local election office for certification of signatures. A candidate needs a minimum of 150 signatures to run for representative and 300 to run for […]