Mass. lawmakers draw new maps to help candidates of color
Every decade, states use the latest census figures to adjust election maps. This time, there's an effort in Massachusetts to redraw the legislative borders to make it easier for people of color to win elections where there are predominantly minority populations.
CHARTS, MAP: Mass. vaccine tracking and COVID case counts
Take a closer look at trends in the state with these interactive maps and charts.
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