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Gintautas Dumcius

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Senior Reporter - WBUR | Alum of MASSterList, CommonWealth Beacon, Dorchester Reporter, Boston Business Journal, MassLive and State House News Service | Email: gin.dumcius@gmail.com

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Nik DeCosta-Klipa@nikdecostaklipa.bsky.social · 2d ago

Based on the evidence from early voting, Bill Galvin says Election Day in Massachusetts will likely be a "slower process" due to the state's volume of ballot questions. His advice: vote early this week if you can. www.wbur.org/news/2026/10... @wbur.org

Bill Galvin encourages voters to get ahead of 'slower' Election Day in Mass.

Massachusetts Secretary of State Bill Galvin said Election Day will likely be a "slower process" because of the state's record-tying nine ballot questions. "The best way to proceed, if you can, is to ...

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The MassINC Polling Group@massincpolling.bsky.social · last mo.

New MA elections poll, with @cwbeacon.bsky.social, out today. Chris Lisinski has the numbers on the governor's race: commonwealthbeacon.org/politics/pol...

Healey cruising in reelection bid with Trump high on voters’ mind, survey shows

A new MassINC Polling Group survey finds that Bay Staters are still concerned about Gov. Maura Healey’s response to affordability concerns, even as she appears poised to win reelection with relative e...

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Daniel Schlozman@daschloz.bsky.social · last mo.

I talked to @gintautasd.bsky.social about why I, like almost all of us who study political parties, think top-two electoral systems are a bad idea. And stay for a little Mass. politics inside baseball: www.wbur.org/news/2026/09...

Mass. mayoral elections use all-party primaries. So what do mayors think of Question 3?

Question 3 supporters have pulled in a growing number of mayors who’ve witnessed top-two elections up close. But not everyone agrees that the system would translate well to state elections.

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Nik DeCosta-Klipa@nikdecostaklipa.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Gov. Maura Healey says Suffolk County Sheriff Steve Tompkins should "think about what's in the best interest of constituents" following his acquittal on federal charges www.wbur.org/news/2026/09... @wbur.org

Gov. Healey says Suffolk Sheriff Steve Tompkins 'needs to think about' returning to the job after acquittal

Gov. Maura Healey told WBUR that Suffolk County Sheriff Tompkins should "think about what's in the best interest of constituents and people he was elected to serve," after his acquittal on federal ext...

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Gintautas Dumcius@gintautasd.bsky.social · 2mo ago

BROWNSBERGER-LANDER RECOUNT? "This race remains too close to call," Sen. Brownsberger writes in note to supporters. "The numbers are going up and down today as counts are finalized, but at the moment we are preparing to request a recount if needed."

Gintautas Dumcius@gintautasd.bsky.social · 2mo ago

New Balance's Jim Davis, last seen getting involved in Boston City Council races, has opened checkbook to help Sen. Collins fend off Mayor Wu-backed challenger Filing shows he cut $25K check to super PAC w/ ties to Marty Walsh aide That super PAC sent it to Collins super PAC

Beth Healy@bethhealy.bsky.social · 2mo ago

SJC, Mass. high court, hands Mayor Wu a big win - says White Stadium construction in Franklin Park may continue @wbur.org @evezuckoff.bsky.social www.wbur.org/news/2026/08...

SJC allows White Stadium rebuild to continue, sides with city of Boston

The decision by the state's highest court is a major win for Boston Mayor Michelle Wu on a high-stakes project that's been a priority for her administration. Women's soccer team Boston Legacy FC plans...

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Nik DeCosta-Klipa@nikdecostaklipa.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Beacon Hill's compromise bill to limit ICE arrests in Massachusetts is expected to hit Gov. Maura Healey's desk by the end of the week. Here are five things to know about the deal: www.wbur.org/news/2026/07... @wbur.org

5 things to know about Beacon Hill's deal to limit ICE in Massachusetts

After the House and Senate passed differing versions of the so-called PROTECT Act this spring, Beacon Hill leaders announced a compromise Wednesday intended to bolster immigrant protections and limit ...

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Nik DeCosta-Klipa@nikdecostaklipa.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Massachusetts will officially have nine ballot questions this fall, tying a state record. As a result, some cities and towns could have ballots that run across two — or even three — pages. That could create some "time and space" challenges at the polls: www.wbur.org/news/2026/07... @wbur.org

Massachusetts has finalized its list of 9 ballot questions for 2026. Now comes the tricky part

Massachusetts will officially a state record for the number of ballot questions this fall. But the volume presents logistical challenges when it comes to "time and space" at the polls, according to Se...

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Gintautas Dumcius@gintautasd.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Since Mayor Wu began her second term in City Hall, much of the speculation about her future has focused on which higher office is next. But 7 months in, she's leaning into the locally popularized maxim that all politics is local. w/ @evezuckoff.bsky.social www.wbur.org/news/2026/07...

Payback politics? Wu backs challengers to state senators who blocked her tax plan

In a highly unusual move in the insular world of Massachusetts politics, Wu is the first mayor in recent memory to openly campaign against state senators who have blocked her priorities.

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