A series exploring how new migrants are reshaping Massachusetts’ political, social, and economic landscape. CARVER — As a first-time legislative candidate, John Gaskey estimated that he personally knocked on 600 doors across his district,

Most of the ballot questions on the Massachusetts ballot this November seem to be headed for voter approval at this point, according to a new UMass Amherst/WCVB poll, with only the legalization of psychedelics remaining a tossup.

News is your local election headquarters, and many people are starting to receive their mail-in ballots for the upcoming November presidential election.

BOSTON (WWLP) – There are five statewide ballot questions that voters will decide on in the November 5th election. Do you approve of a law summarized below, on which no vote was taken by the Senate or the House of Representatives before May 1, 2024?

Take a look at the statewide races and local decisions that will be on your Massachusetts ballot for this election.

Rausch has been a Senate member for six years, championing human and women’s rights. While she has worked on a number of issues, from maternal health care to ensuring reproductive rights, one of her major accomplishments is the development of a youth-friendly text help line.

Democrat Sen. John Cronin is seeking a third term as state senator for the Worcester & Middlesex District. The district covers the cities of Fitchburg and Leominster and the towns of Clinton, Lancaster, Lunenburg, Ashby, Groton, Shirley Townsend and Westford. He faces a challenge from Republican Nicholas Pirro III, a first-time candidate.

The bill is named for Amanda Dabrowski, a contract worker who was murdered in 2019 by a man she had briefly dated, just months after that same man had attacked her at her home. The legislation passed the Senate in August and is still pending in the House.

In western Massachusetts, incumbent Paul Mark is running against David Rosa, incumbent Ryan Fattman is running against Anthony Allard, and incumbent Peter Durant is running against Sheila Dibb. Other senators from the western part of the state are running unopposed.

Most of the ballot questions on the Massachusetts ballot this November seem to be headed for voter approval at this point, according to a new UMass Amherst/WCVB poll, with only the legalization of psychedelics remaining a tossup.

Voters are tasked with picking the next president of the United States, as well as who’ll be representing them in Congress, state legislatures and other offices.

With the upcoming presidential election around the corner, here's what the two candidates' views are on higher education and what that might mean for Massachusetts.