Experts discuss local Massachusetts election results, ballot questions

WBZ-TV's Jon Keller sat down with political experts Gin Dumcius and Katie Lannan to discuss the results of this year's elections in Massachusetts.

• Nov 8

Keller: Massachusetts GOP right back where they started - out of power and broke

WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller said the old Massachusetts GOP lives on - in the form of Democratic Governor Maura Healey​.

• Nov 4

Massachusetts candidates for State Treasurer debate ahead of Election Day

Republican candidate for treasurer Elizabeth Dionne and incumbent Democrat Deborah Goldberg make their case in a debate with WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller.

• Nov 1

Full debate on Mass. ballot Question 8, which could repeal marijuana legalization

WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller hosts a Ballot Question 8 debate between Ryan Dominguez, who leads the campaign against the initiative, and lead supporter Bertha Madras.

• Oct 25

Should Massachusetts repeal law legalizing marijuana? Voters will decide on Election Day.

Ballot Question 8 would repeal the law legalizing the sale and recreational use of marijuana. Ryan Dominguez, who leads the campaign against the ballot question, and lead supporter Bertha Madras debate the issue.

• Oct 25

What is Massachusetts ballot Question 7? Both sides make their case.

Andrew Mikula, who supports ballot Question 7, and Adam Chapdelaine, who opposes the measure that would change zoning for single-family homes, make their cases in a debate with WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller.

• Oct 18

Full debate on Mass. ballot Question 7, which could change zoning for single-family homes

WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller talks to Andrew Mikula, who supports ballot Question 7, and Adam Chapdelaine, who opposes the measure that would change zoning for single-family homes.

• Oct 18

Key takeaways from the Mass. gubernatorial debate between Gov. Maura Healey and Mike Minogue

Political reporters Samantha Gross and Katie Lannan sit down with WBZ-TV's Jon Keller to discuss Thursday's debate between Gov. Maura Healey and Republican candidate for governor Mike Minogue.

• Oct 11

U.S. Sentate candidate John Deaton explains what differentiates him from Sen. Ed Markey

Republican U.S Senate candidate John Deaton speaks with WBZ-TV's Jon Keller about party lines, the differences between him and Sen. Ed Markey and opposing President Donald Trump.

• Oct 4

Extended debate on Massachusetts ballot Question 9, focusing on gun laws

Toby Leary from No on Question 9 and Ruth Zakarin from Yes on Nine for a Safe Massachusetts join WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller to discuss the upcoming ballot issue.

• Sep 21

Andrea James explains why she's running as independent for Massachusetts governor

WBZ-TV’s Jon Keller interviews independent candidate for Massachusetts governor Andrea James.

• Sep 20

Massachusetts ballot Question 9 asks voters to weigh in on gun laws

Toby Leary from No on Question 9 and Ruth Zakarin from Yes on Nine for a Safe Massachusetts join WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller to discuss the upcoming ballot issue.

• Sep 13

Who were the Massachusetts primary winners and losers? Experts break down results.

Katie Lannan from MASSterList and Gim Dumcius from WBUR join WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller to break down the Massachusetts primary.

• Sep 6

Massachusetts is heaven for incumbents and other election thoughts

Jon Keller said it's a mistake to think that young people will automatically gravitate to a younger candidate in Massachusetts.

• Sep 2

Mike Minogue, Republican candidate for Massachusetts governor, on tariffs, taxes and the MBTA

WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller talks to Republican candidate for governor Mike Minogue.

• Aug 30

Brian Shortsleeve, Republican candidate for Massachusetts governor, on upcoming election

WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller talks to Republican gubernatorial candidate Brian Shortsleeve.

• Aug 23

Why aren't more people voting and what can be done to change that?

WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller talks to Jason Galui and Alexandra Pintone from the Endicott College Center for Civic Participation.

• Aug 16

Author looks at what went wrong for Democrats in 2024 and how they can rebound in midterms

Scott Ferson, an author who wrote the book “How the Democrats Lost America,” joins WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller.

• Aug 9

Will Massachusetts school budget problems be fixed come fall?

WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller talks to Massachusetts Municipal Association CEO Adam Chapdelaine.

• Jul 26

Security analyst says Maine ICE shooting shows there's "clearly a problem" with hiring process

WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller talks to security analyst Ed Davis, the former Boston police commissioner.

• Jul 19

New poll shows how patriotic Americans feel this 4th of July weekend

WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller talks to David Paleologos from the Suffolk University Political Research Center.

• Jul 5

Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey responds to WBZ debate between Seth Moulton and John Deaton

WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller talks to Sen. Ed Markey, who is seeking another term in office.

• Jun 21

How will AI impact college graduates heading into the job force?

Peter Cohan from Babson College talks about the state of the economy and the job market.

• Jun 7

How can University of Massachusetts make up for money cut by federal government?

WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller talks to UMass president Marty Meehan.

• May 24

Barney Frank, Massachusetts congressman for 32 years, dies at 86

Barney Frank​, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.

• May 20

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