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Massachusetts Special Election

The race to fill Massachusetts' vacant US Senate seat is on. Stay up to date on the latest developments from the campaign trail. Voters head to the polls on June 25.
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McCain to hold rally for Gomez

Senator John McCain is coming to town Monday to raise money for Republican Senate nominee and fellow Navy veteran Gabriel E. Gomez. (9:26 a.m.)

Markey launches campaign's first negative TV ad

On Thursday, US Rep. Edward J. Markey launched the first negative TV ad of the Massachusetts campaign for US Senate, attacking his Republican opponent, Gabriel E. Gomez, on gun control. (5/16/13)
Councilor Consalvo officially enters race for Boston mayor

Councilor Consalvo officially enters race for Boston mayor

Declaring his love for Boston and his plans for its future, City Councilor Rob Consalvo officially launched his campaign for mayor Thursday night in front of about 400 supporters.

Ex-IRS boss: 'Foolish mistakes were made'

Ex-IRS boss: 'Foolish mistakes were made'
The ousted head of the Internal Revenue Service apologized to Congress Friday for his agency’s tougher treatment of Tea Party and other conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status.
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Scenes of victory, defeat from Primary Day

Photos: Special election primary night
GOP nominee Gabriel E. Gomez (left) and Democratic nominee Rep. Edward J. Markey will vie for the state's vacant US Senate seat. AP Photos
Photos: Special election primary night
Linda Broadford (left), Judy Kendall, and Dawn Piche (right) cheered after a television report called the race for Ed Markey. Bill Greene / Globe Staff
Photos: Special election primary night
Former Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis was hugged as he entered Rep. Ed Markey's primary night party. AP Photo
Photos: Special election primary night
Rep. Ed Markey and wife Susan Blumenthal celebrated after winning the Democratic primary for the special US Senate election. AP Photo
Photos: Special election primary night
Senator Elizabeth Warren congratulated Rep. Ed Markey on winning the Democratic nomination for US Senate. AP Photo
Photos: Special election primary night
Republican nominee Gabriel Gomez gave high fives to his supporters before delivering his victory speech. Yoon S. Byun / Globe Staff
Photos: Special election primary night
Gabriel Gomez acknowledged the audience last night as he stood on stage with daughters Olivia, 13, Antonia, 10, and wife Sarah. AP Photo
Photos: Special election primary night
Gabriel Gomez delivered his victory speech last night at the Red Lion Inn in Cohasset. AP Photo
Photos: Special election primary night
GOP candidate Dan Winslow delivered his concession speech to supporters last night in Boston. Reuters
Photos: Special election primary night
Republican Mike Sullivan stood next to his wife as he conceded victory to opponent Gabriel Gomez in Abington last night. AP Photo
Photos: Special election primary night
Stephen F. Lynch was accompanied by wife Margaret conceded to Rep. Ed Markey at his headquarters in Dedham. Essdras M. Suarez / Globe Staff

Senate candidate Ed Markey says he will release tax returns in “near future,” but will not commit to date

After days of requests from reporters and his GOP opponent, Democrat US Representative Edward J. Markey said he will release his tax returns “in the very near future” to match the financial disclosure provided by his rival in the US Senate campaign, Republican Gabriel E. Gomez.

Senate hopeful Gabriel Gomez charges Rep. Ed Markey is absent from campaign, ducking D.C. controversies

After days of tough questioning, Republican Gabriel E. Gomez went after his Democratic rival for US Senate, saying US Representative Edward M. Markey has been absent from the campaign trail and “hiding” from the controversies roiling the Democratic administration in Washington, D.C.

President Obama’s EPA nominee Gina McCarthy approved by committee; chief antagonist says he won’t filibuster

WASHINGTON -- Republicans on Thursday dropped their efforts to stall President Obama’s nominee to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, and her chief antagonist in the Senate promised to help her avoid a filibuster as the confirmation battle heads to its final step.

John McCain to hold rally for Republican US Senate candidate Gabriel Gomez in Boston

US Senator John McCain, coming to town Monday to raise money for Republican Senate nominee Gabriel E. Gomez, will also hold a rally for his fellow Navy veteran. The Monday-morning rally, at a Boston Police VFW post in Dorchester, will take place just before McCain helps raise money downtown at a high-dollar event. Donations collected there will go toward a joint fund-raising committee set up between the Gomez campaign and the National Republican Senatorial Committee.

Markey goes on attack against Gomez in new TV ad; Gomez to launch first general election spot

US Representative Edward J. Markey today launched the first negative TV ad of the Massachusetts campaign for US Senate, attacking his Republican opponent, Gabriel E. Gomez, on gun control.

National politics: Latest news

  • Obama exhorts good deeds by Morehouse graduates

    ATLANTA (AP) -- President Barack Obama, in a soaring commencement address on work, sacrifice and opportunity, on Sunday told graduates of historically black Morehouse College to seize the power of their example as black men graduating from college and use it to improve people's lives. (   05/19/2013 4:27 PM )

  • Obama to speak on legality of drone program

    WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama will discuss the legality of his administration's secret drone program and other counterterrorism practices during a speech Thursday, a White House official said. (   05/19/2013 12:12 PM )

  • Obama urged to make economy a bigger, bolder topic

    WASHINGTON (AP) -- Five months into President Barack Obama's second term, allies and former top aides worry that his overarching goal of economic opportunity has been diminished, partly drowned out by controversies seized upon by Republicans in an effort to weaken him. (   05/19/2013 10:09 AM )

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