Candidates for governor push for votes in days before primary

With only two days to go before the Sept. 1 Massachusetts primary election, the gubernatorial race continues to heat up.

• Aug 31

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

Markey, Moulton make final pitches to Massachusetts Democrats before primary

The Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts is on Tuesday and both Ed Markey and Seth Moulton were on the campaign trail this weekend.

• Aug 29

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

Early voting starts in Mass. Here's where to cast your ballot.

Early voting started Saturday in Massachusetts for the 2026 state primary elections.

• 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

South Carolina to hold first 2028 Democratic presidential primary

South Carolina's Democratic presidential primary will take place on Jan. 22, 2028. Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan and Virginia will also hold early Democratic nominating contests.

• Aug 16

Trump administration's antisemitism lawsuit against Harvard dismissed

The lawsuit was one of many steps against Harvard that the Trump administration has taken since President Trump's return to office, in addition to attempting to cancel billions of dollars in federal funds.

• Aug 13

Robert Gilman was on "death's door" before Russia freed him, advocate says

Robert Gilman, a U.S. Marine veteran, was imprisoned in Russia for over four years and now faces a long road to recovery, says a hostage crisis expert who advocated for Gilman's release.

• Aug 13

U.S. Marine veteran freed from Russian prison after nearly 4 years

A U.S. Marine veteran from Massachusetts who has been held in Russia for more than four years on disputed charges has been released.

• Aug 12

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

Warren presses U.S. companies to share tariff refunds with customers

Companies receiving billions in refunds for U.S. tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court should return money to consumers, Sen. Elizabeth Warren said.

• Aug 7

FBI not conducting civil rights probe into ICE shooting in Maine, sources say

The deadly encounter between an ICE officer and Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero on July 13 in Biddeford, Maine, is the latest in a growing string of clashes between civilians and ICE agents.

• Aug 4

Gov. Healey agrees to general election debate hosted by WBZ-TV

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey will debate her Republican challenger on WBZ-TV.

• Aug 3

Congressman McGovern talks infighting among Democrats, funding battles with Trump

Massachusetts Congressman Jim McGovern addressed criticism of Democratic party leaders and federal funding battles with President Trump.

• Aug 2

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