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Massachusetts Special Election

The race to fill Massachusetts' vacant US Senate seat is on. Stay up to date on the latest developments from the campaign trail. Voters head to the polls on June 25.
US Senate Special Election

Boston mayoral race

The 24 candidates who signed up for nomination papers have until May 21 to collect the necessary signatures to appear on the ballot. A preliminary election on Sept. 24 will determine which two candidates will advance to the Nov. 5 municipal election.
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US won't mirror Mass. on health exchanges

When the national health care law goes into effect in October, it will lack some protections found in the Massachusetts plan that advocates say help consumers make cost-effective choices.

Sen. McCain to rally for Gomez Monday

Republican US Senate candidate Gabriel Gomez is hoping to get a boost of cash and enthusiasm when Senator John McCain stops by for a fundraiser and morning rally.

Markey launches campaign's first negative TV ad

On Thursday, US Rep. Edward J. Markey launched the first negative TV ad of the Massachusetts campaign for US Senate, attacking his Republican opponent, Gabriel E. Gomez, on gun control. (5/16/13)
Councilor Consalvo officially enters race for Boston mayor

Councilor Consalvo officially enters race for Boston mayor

Declaring his love for Boston and his plans for its future, City Councilor Rob Consalvo officially launched his campaign for mayor Thursday night in front of about 400 supporters.

Ex-IRS boss: 'Foolish mistakes were made'

Ex-IRS boss: 'Foolish mistakes were made'
The ousted head of the Internal Revenue Service apologized to Congress Friday for his agency’s tougher treatment of Tea Party and other conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status.
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Scenes of victory, defeat from Primary Day

Photos: Special election primary night
GOP nominee Gabriel E. Gomez (left) and Democratic nominee Rep. Edward J. Markey will vie for the state's vacant US Senate seat. AP Photos
Photos: Special election primary night
Linda Broadford (left), Judy Kendall, and Dawn Piche (right) cheered after a television report called the race for Ed Markey. Bill Greene / Globe Staff
Photos: Special election primary night
Former Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis was hugged as he entered Rep. Ed Markey's primary night party. AP Photo
Photos: Special election primary night
Rep. Ed Markey and wife Susan Blumenthal celebrated after winning the Democratic primary for the special US Senate election. AP Photo
Photos: Special election primary night
Senator Elizabeth Warren congratulated Rep. Ed Markey on winning the Democratic nomination for US Senate. AP Photo
Photos: Special election primary night
Republican nominee Gabriel Gomez gave high fives to his supporters before delivering his victory speech. Yoon S. Byun / Globe Staff
Photos: Special election primary night
Gabriel Gomez acknowledged the audience last night as he stood on stage with daughters Olivia, 13, Antonia, 10, and wife Sarah. AP Photo
Photos: Special election primary night
Gabriel Gomez delivered his victory speech last night at the Red Lion Inn in Cohasset. AP Photo
Photos: Special election primary night
GOP candidate Dan Winslow delivered his concession speech to supporters last night in Boston. Reuters
Photos: Special election primary night
Republican Mike Sullivan stood next to his wife as he conceded victory to opponent Gabriel Gomez in Abington last night. AP Photo
Photos: Special election primary night
Stephen F. Lynch was accompanied by wife Margaret conceded to Rep. Ed Markey at his headquarters in Dedham. Essdras M. Suarez / Globe Staff

Gomez hits Markey on 9/11 vote in appearance with Sen. John McCain

Republican Senate nominee Gabriel E. Gomez campaigned today with Senator John McCain, going on offense against Democrat Edward J. Markey for his votes on issues of homeland security.

Governor Patrick now a grandfather

He is a governor, former corporate executive, and onetime federal prosecutor. Now, Deval Patrick can add another title to his resume: grandfather. The governor’s office announced today that Patrick’s eldest daughter, Sarah Baker Patrick Morgese, and her husband, Marco Morgese, welcomed a baby boy this morning. Gianluca Noah Patrick Morgese arrived two months early, weighing 2 pounds 8 ounces. He was born in San Francisco.

On trail with McCain, Gomez set to hit Markey on votes

Republican Senate nominee Gabriel E. Gomez is set to knock Democratic US Representative Edward J. Markey on Monday as “being out of the mainstream,” citing some of the congressman’s votes on issues of homeland security.

Gomez, Markey agree to WBZ/Boston Globe debate on June 5

Today, both Democrat Edward J. Markey and Republican Gabriel E. Gomez said they would participate in a June 5 US Senate debate sponsored by WBZ-TV and the Boston Globe.

Senate candidate Ed Markey says he will release tax returns in “near future,” but will not commit to date

After days of requests from reporters and his GOP opponent, Democrat US Representative Edward J. Markey said he will release his tax returns “in the very near future” to match the financial disclosure provided by his rival in the US Senate campaign, Republican Gabriel E. Gomez.

National politics: Latest news

  • Sen. McCain to attend rally for Mass. GOP's Gomez

    BOSTON (AP) -- U.S. Sen. John McCain is in Massachusetts to campaign for and help raise cash for Gabriel Gomez, a fellow Republican and Navy veteran who is running in a special election for the U.S. Senate. (   05/20/2013 12:15 PM )

  • Obama exhorts good deeds by Morehouse graduates

    ATLANTA (AP) -- President Barack Obama, in a soaring commencement address on work, sacrifice and opportunity, on Sunday told graduates of historically black Morehouse College to seize the power of their example as black men graduating from college and use it to improve people's lives. (   05/20/2013 9:51 AM )

  • Biden to speak at Coast Guard Academy graduation

    NEW LONDON, Conn. (AP) -- Vice President Joe Biden is returning to Connecticut this week to speak at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduation in New London. (   05/20/2013 4:02 AM )

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