It looks like Massachusetts voters will get to weigh in on rent control in 2026. Supporters say they have more than enough signatures to put the issue on next year's ballot. Housing affordability is a concern for many families in the state, but not everyone is in favor of the plan.

A proposal for rent control in Massachusetts is moving closer to the 2026 ballot after garnering the required signatures.

“The MOA-inspired ballot proposals offer a much-needed course correction for the Commonwealth: Ultimately, these ideas would help rein in out-of-control state spending and put more money back in the pockets of taxpayers,” Anderson said.

REPUBLICANS FALL IN LINE — Republicans face an uphill battle in next year’s U.S. Senate race, but they just made things a little easier for themselves Thursday night.

A statewide rent control initiative that seeks to cap annual rent increases in Massachusetts at 5% has gained enough signatures to move one step closer to being put on the 2026 ballot, organizers

Ranked-choice voting allows a voter to list their candidates on a ballot in order of preference. If voters’ first-choice candidate does not secure enough votes to win, their vote goes to their second-ranked candidate. Under most ranked-choice systems, voters can vote for just one candidate or as many others as they would like.

A second round of unofficial election results in Taunton flipped the outcome in one race. Is that normal? When will official results be released?

Peabody's City Hall closure on election night raises questions about transparency and community involvement in the democratic process.