The Secretary of the Commonwealth released Massachusetts' official presidential election turnout statistics, and they show a drop in participation from last cycle.

The 2024 election in November was the second-highest number of ballots cast in Massachusetts history, the state secretary's office announced.

During President-elect Donald Trump's first term in the White House, then-Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey was a fierce opponent of his policies. As he returns to the White House for a second term,

WBZ-TV's Jon Keller asked the Massachusetts Republican Party Chair, Amy Carnevale, about why the party maintained its standing in the state.

Regardless of how you feel about it, another Trump presidency is almost certain to leave a lasting impression on our political reality, including here in deep-blue Massachusetts.

A fight between a teacher’s union and business groups over the fate of the MCAS is so far the most expensive ballot question battle in Massachusetts during the 2024 election cycle with nearly $20

But will state lawmakers tinker with these new laws -- or scrap them altogether? Question 1 "Legislative leaders are still looking for a way out," said Auditor Diana DiZoglio, the

Results for the 2024 Massachusetts State House 7th Essex general election. Find Massachusetts and national elections results at BostonGlobe.com.

Results for the 2024 Massachusetts State House 16th Middlesex general election. Find Massachusetts and national elections results at BostonGlobe.com.

The Massachusetts GOP called out Democrats Gov. Maura Healey and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu for refusing to work with President-elect Trump on immigration enforcement.

The "Firewalls for Freedom" campaign gives a playbook for state and local leaders to protect freedoms and distance themselves from federal actions.

Voters resoundingly backed a ballot question giving Auditor Diana DiZoglio power to probe the state House and Senate, but the path ahead might not be straightforward.