GOP to concede most legislative races, eyes gains in targeted districts

STATE HOUSE — The state's political history being what it is, the Massachusetts Republican Party hopes to make modest electoral gains at the state level this year, favoring a targeted strategy rather than casting the kind of wide net that has blown up in its face before. Despite Gov. Charlie Baker's soaring popularity and fundraising prowess, Republican candidates will challenge for just about 40 percent of House and Senate seats this fall. Party leaders say they want to maximize their resource

STATE HOUSE — The state's political history being what it is, the Massachusetts Republican Party hopes to make modest electoral gains at the state level this year, favoring a targeted strategy rather than casting the kind of wide net that has blown up in its face before. Despite Gov. Charlie Baker's soaring popularity and fundraising prowess, Republican candidates will challenge for just about 40 percent of House and Senate seats this fall. Party leaders say they want to maximize their resource…