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GOP will win Senate control, AP projects, and Trump set to win N.C.

Mass. voters projected to approve Question 1, allowing for audit of Legislature
Kamala Harris
Kamala HarrisDem 210
270 to win 98 undecided
Donald Trump GOP
230
59,283,841 votes (47.5%)
63,861,574 votes (51.1%)
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Republicans will win control of the US Senate, AP projects, returning to majority for first time since 2021

The Senate projection came after Republicans flipped seats in West Virginia and Ohio, and held off Democrats in their best pick-up opportunities.

Voters approve measure giving state auditor power to investigate Mass. Legislature, the AP projects

The measure's projected passage opens the door to a long-promised probe and a likely fight over how deep it can actually go.
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Election commentary from Globe Opinion

Opinion writers weigh in on what the results of the 2024 election will mean for the country and for the Commonwealth.

Results outstanding on four of five Mass. ballot questions

Measures include removing MCAS requirement to graduate and raising minimum wage for tipped workers
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On Question 2, Mass. voters to decide future of MCAS graduation requirement

Fight over gig drivers’ rights hits key milestone with union ballot measure

Question 4 in Mass.: Opponents of ballot question legalizing psychedelics declare victory as results roll in

As results trickle in, Mass. restaurant groups declare victory over bid to raise minimum wage for tipped workers
State of the nation

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151

GOP

180

U.S. House

218 seats for the majority

Dem

151(-1)

GOP

180(+1)

Ind

0(+0)

Undecided

104

Dem.

41

GOP

51

U.S. Senate

Dem

41(-1)

GOP

51(+2)

Ind

0(+0)

Undecided

7

Tight races in House could determine control of the chamber

Who will replace Mitch McConnell as Senate GOP leader? It remains deeply uncertain.
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Photos: America votes in the 2024 election

In a crucial presidential election, people all over the country head to the polls.

Abortion rights advocates win in 4 states and clear way to overturn Missouri ban but lose in Florida

 Track live results from states where abortion is on the ballot

Democrat Sarah McBride of Delaware will be first openly transgender member of Congress, as AP projects her to win
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Amid a crush of voters, Boston sends extra ballots to some polling places, city confirms

The city of Boston acknowledged the ballot shortages in a three-part social media post on X shortly before polls closed at 8 p.m.

Elizabeth Warren beats John Deaton, securing third US Senate term

The Democrat has pitched herself as a proven and trusted leader on Capitol Hill and voters responded by electing her to a third term.

Joyce Craig concedes, Kelly Ayotte to win New Hampshire governor’s race

“When I announced this campaign, I said that we were one election away from becoming Massachusetts,” Ayotte told supporters in Salem, N.H. “Well, guess what: Not on my watch.”

Hopkins declares victory in Cranston mayoral race but Ferri has not conceded

Warwick Mayor Picozzi wins landslide victory while Woonsocket Mayor Beauchamp and Pawtucket Mayor Grebien beat their opponents.

Medford voters approve Proposition 2 1/2 overrides to fund schools, public works, but tax increase for new fire station

The ballot questions marked the first time Medford had sought an override of Proposition 2 1/2 since the tax cap law was approved by voters in 1980.

‘Will it matter at the end?’ In New England, voters say the stakes are high even if the outcome is out of their control

In dozens of interviews across New England on Tuesday, voters said they felt a duty to participate in the election — even as they wondered whether their votes would make much difference.

Massachusetts immigrants share hopes, fears as they cast their votes on Election Day

Across Massachusetts, immigrant voters took to the polls to have their say in a historic presidential election with many split on who they would cast their ballot for as immigration has continued to dominate political rhetoric.
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NFL trade deadline: Plenty of moves around the league, but the Patriots stand pat

Rumors floated around Patriots receivers, including K.J. Osborn, but Eliot Wolf stayed out of the action on Tuesday.
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Singer Vanessa Carlton files lawsuit alleging loud noise, harassment at her R.I. home

“My whole life is on my property and it is extremely challenging to create music there now,” the “A Thousand Miles” singer said in court. “We’re fighting to stay on our property.”

Man found not guilty of 1988 murder of 11-year-old girl in Lawrence

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Maple Leafs show Bruins who’s boss, rocking the visitors behind three power-play goals and Anthony Stolarz

 Blues forward Dylan Holloway departs on stretcher after being struck in neck by puck

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Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla is determined to teach Neemias Queta how good he can be

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