With just weeks to go before the 2024 election and a significant number of ballots already cast, the pair of candidates vying to represent the Bay State in the U.S. Senate met for debate, where they wasted no time before laying into one another.

Voters are tasked with picking the next president of the United States, as well as who’ll be representing them in Congress, state legislatures and other offices.

With the upcoming presidential election around the corner, here's what the two candidates' views are on higher education and what that might mean for Massachusetts.

In western Massachusetts, incumbent Paul Mark is running against David Rosa, incumbent Ryan Fattman is running against Anthony Allard, and incumbent Peter Durant is running against Sheila Dibb. Other senators from the western part of the state are running unopposed.

Democrat Sen. John Cronin is seeking a third term as state senator for the Worcester & Middlesex District. The district covers the cities of Fitchburg and Leominster and the towns of Clinton, Lancaster, Lunenburg, Ashby, Groton, Shirley Townsend and Westford. He faces a challenge from Republican Nicholas Pirro III, a first-time candidate.

No surprise, Massachusetts is leaning blue in the upcoming election, but our new poll reveals how much support top Republican candidates can expect here.

Secretary of Education made another case against the ballot question to nix the MCAS testing graduation requirement Sunday -- among the many statewide and community officials making last ditch pitches on the chance to upend the state's education system ahead of the approaching election.

Early voting in Massachusetts begins next weekend on Oct. 19, and this year, some voters can cast their ballot at one of Boston’s most popular museums.

Some questions have strong support, while one is within the margin of error, and another has Massachusetts voters evenly split.

Voter registration is due by Oct. 26, early voting is between Oct. 19 and Nov. 1 and Oct. 29 is the final day to request a mail-in ballot.

Election day is three weeks away and early voting in Massachusetts begins this weekend. Voters will determine the winner of the presidential election on November 5 along with several state and federal races. The early voting period for Massachusetts starts on Saturday, October. 19 and ends on Friday, November. 1.