This past Thursday, seven Boston City Council at-large candidates attended a housing forum hosted by advocacy group Abundant Housing Massachusetts in collaboration with the Queer Neighborhood Council....
The Massachusetts Office of Campaign and Political Finance (OCPF) requires every candidate for political office to report all campaign donations and personal contributions. Boston candidates have only...
The initial results of Boston’s preliminary election remain the same after the city recounted votes for the much-contested City Council District 7 City last weekend. The recount came after the third-place...
After winning the preliminary election and advancing to the November ballot, billionaire Josh Kraft’s decision to remove himself from the mayoral race came as a surprise to many voters, especially because...
Yesterday was Boston's preliminary election day, and after months of campaign flyers and community forums, the votes are finally in. Boston voters narrowed down the candidates for mayoral seats, for city...
Boston voters are heading to the polls Sept. 9 to narrow the field of candidates and determine who will be on the November ballot. (Check out The Scope’s comprehensive voting guide.) But while municipal...
There's a crowded field of candidates looking to represent District 7 on the Boston City Council this fall. Voters will narrow that group down during the municipal preliminary election, which is underway...
As Boston approaches municipal elections, the housing crisis persists across the city. Every candidate has their own opinions and policies for addressing it, but The Scope heard from expert housing advocates...
Voters in Boston will head to the polls in just a few weeks to narrow down the field of candidates for mayor and city council.
The city’s preliminary municipal elections will be held on Tuesday, Sept....
At a small business-centered forum last Tuesday, questions about fortifying local businesses, increasing foot traffic, and fostering art and culture proved how committed District 7 city council candidates...
The Scope covers elections every year, and as a hyper-local outlet, an odd number year is particularly exciting: It’s when Boston residents get to vote for mayor and city councilors.
Our goal is...
Viergelyn Chery-Reed and Michelle Reed cast their vote at the Yawkey Boys and Girls Club of Roxbury on Tuesday morning. Their two young children, each clutching stuffed animals, stood beside them on the...
