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politics1 month ago•14 min saved

Minogue Bets on a $2 Billion War Chest to Oust Healey

GOP candidate Mike Minogue plans to spend up to $2 billion in the general election to defeat Gov. Maura Healey, according to his and running mate Shawn Oliver’s OCPF filings. The figure, linked to a controversial $2 billion Springfield courthouse contract, underscores Minogue’s self-funded wealth while Healey emphasizes that he has unlimited funds. As of the latest filings, Minogue had about $5.8 million cash on hand and Healey about $6.9 million.

via Boston Herald|

#campaign-spending #massachusetts-politics #maura-healey

politics1 month ago•6 min saved

Decker retains Cambridge seat as 25th Middlesex primary wraps up

Incumbent Marjorie Decker won the 25th Middlesex District state House primary in Cambridge (4,104 votes to Evan MacKay’s 3,599) as results with 99% reporting rolled in. The night also saw multiple local winners: Erika Uyterhoeven took the 2nd Middlesex Senate nomination; David Rogers and Mike Connolly won their House races; Somerville’s Paul Mbah and Ben Ewen-Campen secured Beacon Hill seats; Marian T. Ryan defeated David Solet for Middlesex DA. In statewide races, Ed Markey claimed the Democratic US Senate nomination, and Michael Minogue led the Republican governor primary. The Brownsberger-Lander state Senate race remained too close to call pending overseas ballots.

via Cambridge Day|

#2026-primary #25th-middlesex-district #cambridge

politics1 year ago•4 min saved

RFK Jr.'s Vaccine Stance Sparks Political and Public Health Debate

Massachusetts politicians, including U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch and Gov. Maura Healey, have expressed concerns over Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to lead the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services due to his vaccine skepticism and controversial health views. The nomination, made by President-elect Donald Trump, has raised fears about potential negative impacts on federal funding and public health in Massachusetts. Kennedy's confirmation will require Senate approval, where opposition is expected from figures like U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren and U.S. Sen. Ed Markey.

via MassLive.com|

#health-and-human-services #massachusetts-politics #politics