Democrat
Did independent voters decide the New Hampshire primary?
On Feb. 1, the diehards had their say in Iowa. Feb. 9 in New Hampshire, the independents took their turn.
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new hampshire
Sanders, Kasich win 1st votes in tiny Dixville
DIXVILLE, N.H. (AP) — Bernie Sanders and John Kasich picked up the most votes as the first ballots of the first-in-the-nation primary were cast early Tuesday. Sanders won over all four Democratic voters in the tiny town of Dixville, while Kasich sneaked past Donald Trump, 3-2, among Republicans.
GOP
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker endorses Chris Christie
BOSTON – The Bay State's popular Republican governor, who for many months remained on the sidelines of the 2016 campaign, on Friday endorsed New Jersey governor Chris Christie for president. Joined by Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, Gov. Charlie Baker told reporters at a State House press conference Friday afternoon
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Voter registration deadline nears for March 1 primary
BOSTON – If you plan to vote in the March 1 presidential primary in Massachusetts, the deadline to register, Feb. 10, is coming up fast. Voters who previously registered but didn't respond to the annual street list mailing from their city or town clerk may find themselves on the
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Iowa shows polling is slippery business, getting more so
WASHINGTON (AP) — Iowa's snow-covered fields and friendly villages were fraught with danger for pollsters, who had a tough time pinning down the state's fickle electorate. Most poll-takers took it on the chin when Donald Trump's lead in pre-election polls ended with a Ted Cruz
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Game On: Iowa caucuses kick off 2016 presidential election
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — After a long year of campaigning, Republican and Democratic presidential candidates face voters for the first time, battling in Iowa Monday for a boost toward the White House — or in many cases, simply a reason to stay in the race. The contests in both parties were
Massachusetts
DeLeo dials up pro-charter commentary
House Speaker Robert DeLeo not so subtly sided with Gov. Charlie Baker this week as the high-stakes, election year debate over charter school expansion unfolds. With charter advocates pressing forward with an initiative petition to greatly expand access to charter schools, DeLeo in a public address to the House on
new hampshire
Dixville, N.H.: Candidates and photographers battle for midnight vote
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Decades ago, the fierce competition to win the New Hampshire primary wasn't limited to the presidential candidates. News photographers also fought to be first. In just over a week, voters in three tiny northern towns will cast their ballots at midnight, delivering the debut
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