If the polls are correct, Massachusetts’ next governor will be Democrat Maura T. Healey. But most of the five Republicans running in contested races for Governor’s Council hope they can turn up the heat in the crucible her judicial nominees will eventually face. Ever since Gov. Baker tapped Jennie L. Caissie to become clerk magistrate
Top Central Mass. political newsmakers of 2020: Region offers collective and loud voice
This week, the Telegram & Gazette looks back at some of the top Central Mass. newsmakers of 2020 in sports, education, entertainment, politics, business, health care, social justice and religion.
The year in local politics seemed quieter than usual in Worcester County. Down-ballot races were significantly overshadowed by the presidential election. More than in most years.
While the buzz around the many state House and Senate races was tempered in the months leading up to the election, there was plenty of activity when the focus shifted to voters. Whether voting by mail or at the polls, residents of the region offered a collective voice that was particularly loud.