UMass Political Poll Results Breakdown

UMass Political Poll Results Breakdown

Last week, the results of a state-wide UMass Political poll covering state and national topics were released. Some of the topics polled included opinions of Governor Charlie Baker and President Donald Trump, the direction of the state and the nation, this year’s...
Turning Out the Student Vote

Turning Out the Student Vote

When it comes to voter turnout, the track record in the United States isn’t great. According to the Pew Research Center, voter-turnout has gone from a low of just under 50% in 1996 to 58% in 2008. Turnout among young voters (age 18 to 29) is even lower. In...
2018 Senatorial Debate with Elizabeth Warren and Geoff Diehl

2018 Senatorial Debate with Elizabeth Warren and Geoff Diehl

Ahead of the Nov. 6, 2018 general election, incumbent U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) faces Republican challenger Mass. State Rep. Geoff Diehl (Whitman, Mass.) inside the WGBY studios in Springfield for a 60-minute Senatorial Debate sponsored and arranged by...
Meet the Candidates: Jim McGovern

Meet the Candidates: Jim McGovern

US Representative Jim McGovern has represented Massachusetts’ 2nd district, which includes the city of Worcester and several smaller communities in the area, for 20 years. McGovern is facing a challenge from Republican Tracy Lovvorn, who says votes are hungry for a...
Meet the Candidates: Brian Ashe

Meet the Candidates: Brian Ashe

Brian Ashe is the State Representative for the 2nd Hampden District, which includes East Longmeadow, Hampden, Longmeadow and Monson. He’s represented the district for eleven years and is seeking another term this fall. Allison Werder, a Republican, has stepped up to...
Meet the Candidates: Forrest Bradford

Meet the Candidates: Forrest Bradford

Political newcomer Forrest Bradford is the Democratic nominee for the 3rd Hampden District seat in the Massachusetts Legislature. He is challenging incumbent State Rep. Nick Boldyga. Climate change is a major part of Bradford’s platform, and he believes it is...
Meet the Candidates: Lindsay Sabadosa

Meet the Candidates: Lindsay Sabadosa

The 1st Hampshire District House seat has been vacant since February, when State Representative Peter Kocot died of cancer. Two women stepped up to run this fall—Kocot’s longtime district aide Diana Syznal and Lindsay Sabadosa, an activist and advocate. Sabadosa...