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2022 Election

Congressional control in the balance

The GOP has an edge in House races, and a December runoff in Georgia may decide the Senate

Update in 16

Dem.

46

GOP

48

U.S. Senate

Dem

46(+1)

GOP

48(-1)

Ind

2(+0)

Undecided

4

Update in 16

Dem.

183

GOP

207

U.S. House

218 seats for the majority

Dem

183(-8)

GOP

207(+6)

Ind

0(+0)

Undecided

45

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Live Updates

Analysis

The midterm results are confusing, except when it came to abortion

It can be hard to identify broad patterns in midterm elections when just looking at the win-loss numbers for Republicans and Democrats around the country. But voters were crystal clear about their views on abortion access.

Passage of the Mass. ‘millionaires tax’ amends the state’s flat tax rate

After a hard-fought campaign, voters approved an extra 4 percent tax on incomes over $1 million.

Shirley Leung
Even in progressive Massachusetts, it was a toss-up on whether to tax the rich
The tight margin on Question 1 reflects Massachusetts' long-held reluctance to hike taxes, despite its progressive reputation.

A new sheriff in town in Bristol County, as Heroux ousts Hodgson
Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson, a controversial figure, conceded to Attleboro Mayor Paul Heroux on Tuesday night.

YVONNE ABRAHAM

The red tsunami never came, showing that democracy still lives

So many of us who care about decency and democracy were bracing for a horrific midterm election. How lovely it feels to be wrong.
Conservative politicians and commentators are surprised by absent 'red wave'

Republicans closing in on House win; Senate control up for grabs

A Republican House majority would likely trigger a spate of investigations into Biden and his family, while a GOP Senate takeover would hobble the president’s ability to make judicial appointments.

Baker meets with Governor-elect Healey and Lt. Gov-elect Driscoll; pledges smooth transition

Governor-elect Maura Healey told reporters that she and Lieutenant Governor-elect Kim Driscoll had ”an incredibly productive meeting” Wednesday with Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito and Governor Charlie Baker.
Five key takeaways after Tuesday's elections

Maura Healey wins governor’s race, as women overcome long tradition of white male political dominance

The Democratic attorney general defeated Republican opponent Geoff Diehl to become the first woman and first openly LGBTQ person elected Massachusetts governor.

Andrea Campbell elected state’s first Black woman attorney general, AP projects

Former Boston city councilor Andrea Campbell is set to win the race for attorney general, defeating Republican Jay McMahon, the Associated Press projects.

In state legislative races, Democrats keep wide majorities in House, Senate

Democrats held 170 of 200 legislative seats going into the election, and although votes were still being tallied Wednesday, Republicans appear to have made no gains.

The 2022 battle for the Senate: Where it stands and what races remain

After a bruising midterm campaign, just a handful of Senate races remain too close to call.

More recent News

Man is fatally shot in Dorchester on Wednesday afternoon
The man was shot in the area of Paxton and Harvard streets and pronounced dead at the scene, the Boston Police Department said. Officers responded at 1:13 p.m.

Hockey Diversity Alliance shares statement from Isaiah Meyer-Crothers detailing abuse by Mitchell Miller

"I can’t take more of this," wrote Meyer-Crothers, who was abused by the player the Bruins signed last week before parting ways with him Sunday.
Christopher L. Gasper: Bruins’ apparent willingness to ignore the racial element in Mitchell Miller case is troubling

Brooklyn Nets pass on Ime Udoka and name interim Jacque Vaughn as full-time head coach
Vaughn has been acting as interim head coach after Steve Nash was let go Nov. 1 and has gone 2-2.

Meta is laying off thousands, putting the company’s Kendall Square future in question

Prior to the layoffs, the Meta Cambridge office employed about 500 people, a spokesperson confirmed, mostly engineers and technologists.
Meta and other tech giants are laying off workers and slowing down. Here’s what that means for Boston.

Want to rent a Tesla? Harvard Square now has an electric-only car rental spot.
UFODrive is a Luxembourg-based company that claims to offer the simplicity of Zipcar, but exclusively rents electric vehicles.

Officials say cause of Lynn house fire that left 3-year-old girl dead does not appear suspicious
The cause of the house fire that killed a young girl in Lynn remains under investigation.

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Opinion
JEFF JACOBY

The election’s biggest winner? Incumbency.

Once again, Americans voted the bums back in.
EDITORIAL

Early midterm results point to a win for democracy
Kimberly Atkins Stohr

The election may have been calm, but a voter suppression storm is still brewing
Joan Vennochi

The despicable Donald Trump helps Democrats survive the midterms
SCOT LEHIGH

Mainely good news: Janet Mills beats Paul LePage for governor
The Emancipator

The (unheard) case of American Samoa

American Samoans’ status as U.S. nationals, not citizens, is rooted in racism, but many territory residents think citizenship could also threaten the American Samoan way of life. And what about independence?

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Culture & Lifestyle

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‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ mourns its fallen hero

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Metro

Passage of the Mass. ‘millionaires tax’ amends the state’s flat tax rate

After a hard-fought campaign, voters approved an extra 4 percent tax on incomes over $1 million.

Man is fatally shot in Dorchester on Wednesday afternoon

The man was shot in the area of Paxton and Harvard streets and pronounced dead at the scene, the Boston Police Department said. Officers responded at 1:13 p.m.
Live updates: Midterm elections

Midterm elections: As Massachusetts makes history, control of Congress is yet to be determined. Follow along.

We’re gathering news, updates, analysis, and results from high-stakes races across Massachusetts and the United States. Follow along.
ELECTION 2022

On Block Island, Ballard’s owner Steve Filippi only earned 92 votes for town council seat

The Ballard’s Beach Resort owner was running unopposed for the seat, but popular write-in candidates pushed him out of the race .

Sports

COLLEGES | EARLY SIGNINGS

Four St. Mary’s girls’ basketball players sign early letters of intent in “a historic moment” for the school and program

Four Spartans signed letters of intent, including three seniors from the defending Division 3 girls’ basketball team: Yirsy Quelizcq (Div. 1 Northeastern); Kellyn Preira (Div. 1 Monmouth), and Niya Morgen (Div. 2 Bentley). Jenna Chaplain signed to play hockey at Div. 1 Assumption.
Colleges

Brown University calls ACLU’s statement ‘blatantly misleading’ in Title IX case

Brown must pay more than $1 million related to a legal challenge to the university’s plan to drop some women’s varsity sports.
Frank Dell'Apa | On Soccer

Breaking down a youthful US men’s World Cup roster, which has some atypical strengths

The Americans have rarely been so strong — or so young — in the middle of the pitch as they will be in Qatar.
Men's World Cup

Former New England Revolution goalkeeper Matt Turner headlines United States men’s World Cup roster
Men's World Cup

See the US men’s World Cup roster, with Zack Steffen and Ricardo Pepi among the biggest cuts
Bruins notebook

Is Charlie McAvoy on the verge of returning to the Bruins lineup?

Business

Meta and other tech giants are laying off workers and slowing down. Here’s what that means for Boston.

The local tech sector has benefited from the expanding operations of West Coast giants such as Google, Meta, and Amazon. Now, that trend is reversing.

Passage of the Mass. ‘millionaires tax’ amends the state’s flat tax rate

After a hard-fought campaign, voters approved an extra 4 percent tax on incomes over $1 million.

Redfin, a real estate broker, lays off 13 percent of its staff

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Judge again voids Narragansett’s ban on more than 3 college students in one home

Hassan, Sununu, Pappas win reelection in N.H. as voters pick moderates

Officials say cause of Lynn house fire that left 3-year-old girl dead does not appear suspicious

sports

Skylar Irving keeps the NU women’s hockey team smiling, but her production is no joke

Tiger Woods to return to competition at his tournament in the Bahamas in December

MIAA football quarterfinals: Nate Weitzer’s picks and games to watch

business

Layoffs announced at Marlborough drugmaker

Want to rent a Tesla? Harvard Square now has an electric-only car rental spot.

No cyberattacks affected US vote counting, officials say

politics

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Republicans closing in on House win; Senate control up for grabs

The midterm results are confusing, except when it came to abortion

Nation

Tropical Storm Nicole forces evacuations in Bahamas, Florida

Slavery rejected in some, not all, states where on ballot

Why the 2022 election was such a disaster for Trump

World

Inflation strikes disrupt trains, flights in Greece, Belgium

China iPhone plant remains in high-risk area as lockdown lifted

Russia says it’s withdrawing from key city in Ukraine

opinion

The despicable Donald Trump helps Democrats survive the midterms

Brief signing leaves a shameful mark on the Bruins

Plastics aren’t going away. It’ll take effort, ingenuity to go green.

lifestyle

Chris Evans is People magazine’s 2022 Sexiest Man Alive. His mom thinks it’s about time.

The Daily Catch in Boston's North End delivers five-star experience to generations of customers

He slept with me the night he broke up with me

food & dining

Would you like a tahini latte with your oil change?

Five stars for the Daily Catch, the calamari king for nearly 50 years

Celebrate National Pickle Day with pickle ice cream and pickle beer

travel

A power outage party, belly laughs in N.Y., and axes made in Maine

Lufthansa canceled my flight a year ago. Where’s the refund?

A pandemic trend that seems to be sticking around: walking the world

Arts

Of garments and Gloucester: celebrating the Folly Cove designers

Sowing questions and stories in ‘GHOST ROOTS’ at Pao Arts Center

At Mass MoCA, dead deer and disco lights elegize a dying world

Books

Jungian analysis inspired the new novel by ‘The Silver Linings Playbook’ author Matthew Quick

Bookstores are blooming all over Boston: Next up? Fields Corner.

A doctor examines his profession, and his choices

Movies

Black enough for me: Two critics discuss ‘Is That Black Enough for You?!?’

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ mourns its fallen hero

My weekend with Louis Armstrong

Television

Many notable shows coming back in the coming weeks

At Agganis Arena, wrestling champs The Acclaimed will bring the noise

A compelling new season of ‘The Crown’ gives the royals a reality check

music

Berlin Philharmonic returns to Boston for the first time in six years

Jeff Cook, co-founder of country band Alabama, dies at 73

Bob Dylan’s love letters to his high school sweetheart are up for auction

Theater/Dance

In ‘The Orchard,’ arresting images are abundant but emotional pickings are slim

To this drama critic, Bill Belichick’s postgame act is a performance for the ages

Boston Ballet rises to the challenge of Forsythe

globe local

Hingham voters say yes to funding two major projects

City inching toward reparations commission

Newton church holds community meal-packing event

Obituaries

Lois Curtis, artist and plaintiff who expanded disability rights, dies at 55

Jeff Cook, co-founder of country band Alabama, dies at 73

Leslie Phillips, ‘Carry On’ star, voice of Sorting Hat, dies