Election 2022

WBUR's coverage of the 2022 election in Massachusetts and beyond.

The Massachusetts State House on Beacon Hill, Boston. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

Candidates seeking recounts in 2 state rep. races

Kristin Kassner of Hamilton, who challenged a sitting North Shore incumbent, and Andrew Shepherd of Townsend, who bid for an open Nashoba Valley seat, submitted petitions asking for districtwide recounts...

Local Coverage

Nov 23, 2022

A sign encouraging voting sits along along a roadway on November 6, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Sean Rayford/Getty Images)

The biggest lesson Democrats should take from the midterms

It’s true the red wave was more of a ripple, but progressives should be wary of overreach.

Cognoscenti

Nov 16, 2022

Woman with protest sign reading "stop election fraud" while holding a U.S. flag on January 16, 2021. (Ty O'Neil/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Disdain won’t get us far with election deniers

Celebrating the politicians who concede their losses in the American democratic tradition, should not preclude curiosity about why so many people have lost faith in our electoral system.

Cognoscenti

Nov 15, 2022

A man votes in the 2022 midterm election on Election Day on Nov. 8, 2022 in Lansing, Michigan. (Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)

3 voters, 3 regions, 3 perspectives on the midterm elections and the country's future

As voters wait for results, they're also thinking about what the election meant to them and whether they believe their needs will be met by the officials who are going...

Here & Now

09:13Nov 11, 2022

Midterm elections reverberate in Iowa and Republican caucus

They're still counting votes in tight Senate races in Arizona and Nevada, so there's no news yet on which party will control the House and Senate next year.

Here & Now

10:50Nov 11, 2022

A steelworker works at a steel mill. (China Photos/Getty Images)

Which party's political message connected more with working-class voters?

Exit polls from Tuesday's election show that Democrats held a narrow advantage with voters who are college graduates — but they're struggling in places like Nevada, which has a lower...

Here & Now

10:31Nov 10, 2022

Maricopa County election supervisor weighs in on Arizona delay

Election supervisor Bill Gates lso says he expects the count to be final in Maricopa County early next week.

Here & Now

06:05Nov 10, 2022

Florida goes fully red

The Republican Party won every statewide office. Florida gave the GOP four additional seats in the U.S. House.

Here & Now

05:14Nov 10, 2022

Gerber Piedrasanta, of Boston, front, joins with others dancing and chanting slogans during a rally in front of the State House in Boston on June 9 held in support of allowing immigrants in the country illegally to obtain driver's licenses in Massachusetts. (Steven Senne/AP)

Immigrants celebrate ballot approval of Mass. driver's license law

Residents approved Question 4 by a vote of 53.6% to 46.4%. The law will go into effect on July 1. The slim margin shows many voters had mixed feelings about...

Local Coverage

04:13Nov 10, 2022

Geoff Diehl speaks to supporters at the Boston Harbor Hotel after losing his bid for Governor. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

MassGOP wipeout has Republicans pondering party's future

The Massachusetts Republican party lost every single statewide contest here, all nine Congressional races, two key county races and some legislative races. Some Republicans are wondering about the party's future...

Local Coverage

03:30Nov 10, 2022

Hours after she was elected governor of the state, Attorney General Maura Healey met with Gov. Charlie Baker at the Statehouse to discuss the upcoming transfer of power. (Steven Senne/AP)

With most Mass. election results in, here's what comes next

From a meeting between our current and future governors, to some notable local election results you may have missed, here's what you need to know today.

Local Coverage

Nov 10, 2022

Maura Healey speaks with supporters on Election Day evening at the Fairmont Copley Plaza. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

Mass. LGBTQ community celebrates Healey's historic victory

"I want to say something to every little girl and every young LGBTQ person out there," Maura Healey said on Tuesday night. "I hope tonight shows you that you can...

Local Coverage

02:34Nov 9, 2022

President Joe Biden in the East Room of the White House, Aug. 10, in Washington, D.C. (Evan Vucci/AP)

Watch Live: Biden delivers remarks after midterm elections

President Biden will deliver remarks as the votes in the 2022 midterm elections are still being counted.

Local Coverage

Nov 9, 2022

As the income tax filing deadline approaches, taxpayers will be facing unexpected tax situations brought about by the turbulent events of last year. (Keith Srakocic/AP)

Massachusetts voters approve 'millionaires tax' ballot question

The new tax, set to take effect Jan. 1, will apply to any portion of taxable income above $1 million.

Local Coverage

Nov 9, 2022

With the U.S Capitol in the background, people walk down steps on Election Day in Washington, Nov. 8, 2022. (Mariam Zuhaib/AP)

Why AP hasn't called control of Congress yet

In short, because neither party has yet reached the 218 seats necessary to win in the House or the 50 (for Democrats) or 51 (for Republicans) required in the Senate....

Local Coverage

Nov 9, 2022

People sign a banner during a rally in front of the State House in Boston in June 2022. (Steven Senne/AP)

Mass. votes 'yes' on Question 4, upholding driver's license law for unauthorized immigrants

The Work and Family Mobility Act is set to go into effect next July. Organizers estimate thousands of newly eligible drivers could apply for licenses in the months after.