Politics

Healey, Minogue spar in Massachusetts governor debate on WBZ

WBZ-TV's Jon Keller moderated the first debate between Maura Healey and Mike Minogue and shares his viewpoint.

• Oct 8

Jon Keller to moderate Healey-Minogue debate on WBZ-TV

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey and Republican candidate for governor Mike Minogue will face off in their first debate on WBZ-TV.

• Oct 7

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

Man who allegedly harassed Katie Miller indicted for cyberstalking in Massachusetts

The man allegedly contacted Katie Miller by phone and text over 40 times in around two months and left "disturbing messages about the victim and her husband," the Justice Department said.

• Oct 1

Extended debate on Massachusetts ballot Question 3, which would reshape state primaries

Question 3 would eliminate political party primaries for state elections and establish a single all-party primary. WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller talks to supporter Danielle Allen and Steve Kerrigan, advocating for voters to reject the measure.

• Sep 27

Gov. Healey proposes suspending gas tax weeks before November election

Gov. Maura Healey is filing legislation to suspend the gas tax in Massachusetts for two months. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.

• Sep 22

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

25 years after 9/11 attacks, America reflects and remembers

Four former presidents were at the World Trade Center memorial site for 9/11 commemorations, while President Trump spoke at the Pentagon.

• Sep 11

Rhode Island governor projected to lose Democratic primary to former CVS executive

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee is the first sitting governor nationwide to lose a primary in eight years.

• Sep 10

Rhode Island's governor faces formidable primary opponent

The incumbent governor and the mayor of Providence may be ousted by their Democratic challengers.

• Sep 9

New Hampshire Senate race set between Pappas and Sununu after projected primary wins

Rep. Chris Pappas defeated democratic socialist Karishma Manzur in the Democratic primary, while former Sen. John Sununu defeated Scott Brown in the GOP contest.

• Sep 9

N.H. voters choose nominees for open Senate seat, and more races to watch today

Both Democrats and Republicans are targeting the Senate seat that will be vacated by Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, who is not running for reelection.

• Sep 8

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

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