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Tom Joyce is a seasoned journalist and political commentator with a rich background in covering politics, sports, and pop culture. Since 2019, Tom has been a prominent contributor to NewBostonPost.
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Former state representative Kate Campanale (R-Leicester) won't be the next lieutenant governor of Massachusetts. Campanale lost the Republican primary for the post 52 percent to 48 percent to former state representative Leah Cole Allen (R-Peabody) while Wrentham businessman Chris Doughty lost his primary for governor to former state
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Former state representative Geoff Diehl (R-Whitman) didn't have $2.2 million of his own money to spend in the Republican primary for governor. Yet, Diehl beat someone who did by about 10 points on Tuesday.
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Massachusetts held its statewide primary on Tuesday, September 6. The winners of various races will advance to the November general election. Here is a look at some of the notable results that occurred in these elections, according to The Associated Press:
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By Casey Harper The Center Square
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A highly regarded young Boston Red Sox player reached a major milestone during the team's 8-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night. Rookie first baseman Triston Casas, widely regarded as one of the team's top prospects, hit his first career home run. Casas
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Democratic attorney general Maura Healey essentially ran unopposed for her party's nomination for governor, but she issued a statement on her primary win. Healey appeared on the primary ballot with state Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz (D-Jamaica Plain), but Chang-Diaz dropped out of the race in June. Healey defeated Chang-Diaz
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What's the difference between Bill Galvin and Tanisha Sullivan? On abortion, their approaches vary.
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Remember vaccine passports? One candidate for lieutenant governor definitely does; she pushed for them in her own city.