Live blog: Massachusetts election results in the 2018 midterms
Follow the latest reports below as the results from Election Day come in from around the Bay State.

Results:
Statewide winners: Gov. Charlie Baker, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Attorney General Maura Healey, Secretary of State William Galvin, Treasurer Deborah Goldberg, Auditor Suzanne Bump
Congressional winners: Rep. Richard Neal, Rep. Jim McGovern, Lori Trahan, Rep. Joseph Kennedy III, Rep. Katherine Clark, Rep. Seth Moulton, Ayanna Pressley, Rep. Stephen Lynch, Rep. Bill Keating
Question 1: No
Question 2: Yes
Question 3: Yes
‘Tonight is a night to celebrate how far our movement has come’: Sen. Elizabeth Warren delivered a speech at a Democratic victory rally following her re-election. (11:26 p.m.)
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Rep. Bill Keating won re-election to the House of Representatives. (11:02 p.m.)
BREAKING: Democrat Bill Keating wins re-election to U.S. House in Massachusetts’s 9th congressional district. #APracecall at 11:00 p.m. EST. @AP election coverage: https://t.co/miEWlbTVZW #Election2018 #MAelection
— AP Politics (@AP_Politics) November 7, 2018
Lori Trahan thanked voters in a statement claiming election victory. (11:01 p.m.)
I am beyond honored for your support and faith in my vision for the Third District. Being your candidate has been the honor of my life. Thank you for being with me on this journey. pic.twitter.com/dx8DXIMHpY
— Lori Trahan (@LoriUSCongress) November 7, 2018
Ayanna Pressley celebrated her election win with a speech before supporters. (11:01 p.m.)
History is made as Democrat Ayanna Pressley becomes the first black woman sent to Congress by Massachusetts: https://on.wcvb.com/2F4ZfU8
Posted by WCVB Channel 5 Boston on Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Rep. Jim McGovern, Rep. Seth Moulton re-elected to serve in Congress. (10:53 p.m.)
BREAKING: Democrat Jim McGovern wins re-election to U.S. House in Massachusetts’s 2nd congressional district. #APracecall at 10:42 p.m. EST. @AP election coverage: https://t.co/miEWlbTVZW #Election2018 #MAelection
— AP Politics (@AP_Politics) November 7, 2018
BREAKING: Democrat Seth Moulton wins re-election to U.S. House in Massachusetts’s 6th congressional district. #APracecall at 10:46 p.m. EST. @AP election coverage: https://t.co/miEWlbTVZW #Election2018 #MAelection
— AP Politics (@AP_Politics) November 7, 2018
Rep. Katherine Clark re-elected to represent state’s 5th Congressional District. (10:36 p.m.)
BREAKING: Democrat Katherine Clark wins re-election to U.S. House in Massachusetts’s 5th congressional district. #APracecall at 10:33 p.m. EST. @AP election coverage: https://t.co/miEWlbTVZW #Election2018 #MAelection
— AP Politics (@AP_Politics) November 7, 2018
Rachael Rollins wins race for Suffolk County District Attorney. Here’s her statement. (10:31 p.m.)
Official statement from the new DA-elect @Rollins4DA : #mapoli At Fairmont Copley- “it’s time for change…a more compassionate criminal justice system.” pic.twitter.com/4uumhPGzBM
— Sarah Betancourt (@sweetadelinevt) November 7, 2018
Gov. Charlie Baker gave a speech before his supporters following his re-election. (10:31 p.m.)
Election Night – 11/6/18
Posted by Charlie Baker on Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Attorney General Maura Healey issued a statement after re-election. (10:13 p.m.)
Thank you Massachusetts! I’ve loved being your Attorney General – and I’m so lucky to get to do this job. I’m so happy I get to be your AG for FOUR MORE YEARS. pic.twitter.com/1oNk1KODXi
— Maura Healey (@maura_healey) November 7, 2018
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney elected to the Senate in Utah. (10:06 p.m.)
BREAKING: Republican Mitt Romney wins election to U.S. Senate from Utah. #APracecall at 8:00 p.m. MST. @AP election coverage: https://t.co/miEWlbTVZW #Election2018 #UTelection
— AP Politics (@AP_Politics) November 7, 2018
Backers of ‘Yes on 3’ issued a statement declaring victory. (9:59 p.m.)
VICTORY: #Massachusetts votes #YesOn3 to uphold dignity and respect for our #transgender neighbors! Together, we’ve secured the first-ever statewide victory for transgender protections at the ballot box. pic.twitter.com/wPTwaWuGQj
— Vote Yes on 3 (@Freedom_Mass) November 7, 2018
To every #transgender person who bravely shared your story and lived your truth—THANK YOU. It’s your courage and bravery that carried us to victory tonight. #YesOn3 #MAPoli
— Vote Yes on 3 (@Freedom_Mass) November 7, 2018
“Winning this popular vote is irrefutable proof that public support for transgender people is growing, and tonight’s outcome will provide the necessary momentum to change the landscape on transgender rights everywhere.” https://t.co/Wr5s5So8Of #YesOn3 #MAPoli
— Vote Yes on 3 (@Freedom_Mass) November 7, 2018
‘It’s not exactly the result we were hoping for, but we gave it one hell of a run, didn’t we?’: Democrat Jay Gonzalez gave a concession speech following his loss to incumbent Gov. Charlie Baker. (9:38 p.m.)
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State Rep. Geoff Diehl spoke to his supporters after losing to Sen. Elizabeth Warren. (9:33 p.m.)
Geoff Diehl speaks to supporters
LIVE: Geoff Diehl speaks to supporters after Elizabeth Warren was projected the winner in the Mass. U.S. Senate race: https://on.wcvb.com/2F4ZfU8
Posted by WCVB Channel 5 Boston on Tuesday, November 6, 2018
‘We’re all very disappointed by tonight’s results’: Organizers behind Question 1, which would implement nurse-to-patient staffing ratios, gave a statement on the initiative’s apparent defeat. (9:19 p.m.)
Watch Donna Kelly-Williams, president of the Massachusetts Nurses Association, speak below:
Posted by Safe Patient Limits Save Lives on Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Rep. Joe Kennedy thanked supporters after his election victory. (8:15 p.m.)
Serving the citizens of #MA4 for the last six years has been an honor and privilege. I’m grateful for the trust you put in me and committed to carrying your voices in Washington for the next two years.
— Rep. Joe Kennedy III (@RepJoeKennedy) November 7, 2018
Grateful for the support throughout this election season #MA4! Looking forward to a fourth term serving you in Congress. #MApoli
— Joe Kennedy (@joekennedy) November 7, 2018
Sen. Elizabeth Warren shared a statement following her re-election. (8:15 p.m.)
Thank you, Massachusetts! Six years ago, I promised to go to Washington to fight for you every single day. Tonight, let’s send the powerful interests a message: We’re just getting started.
— Elizabeth Warren (@elizabethforma) November 7, 2018
Gov. Charlie Baker, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Rep. Joe Kennedy III, Rep. Stephen Lynch, and Rep. Richard Neal have won re-election, according to the AP. In addition, Democrat Ayanna Pressley was elected to represent Massachusetts’s 7th Congressional District, the AP reports. (8:05 p.m.)
BREAKING: Republican Charlie Baker wins re-election for governor in Massachusetts. #APracecall at 8:00 p.m. EST. @AP election coverage: https://t.co/miEWlbTVZW #Election2018 #MAelection
— AP Politics (@AP_Politics) November 7, 2018
BREAKING: Democrat Elizabeth Warren wins re-election to U.S. Senate from Massachusetts. #APracecall at 8:00 p.m. EST. @AP election coverage: https://t.co/miEWlbTVZW #Election2018 #MAelection
— AP Politics (@AP_Politics) November 7, 2018
As of 3 p.m. Tuesday, more than 130,000 votes were cast in Boston, according to the city’s Election Department. (7:15 p.m.)
We apologize for the delay however, as of 3 PM voter turnout in the @CityOfBoston is 32.06% (132,451)! We will be putting out the count for 6PM soon. Keep in mind polling locations are open until 8PM. If you are in line by 8PM you will be allowed to vote! #BostonVotes pic.twitter.com/NIkzAWWaJB
— Boston Election Dept (@BostonElections) November 6, 2018
If you’re just tuning in on Election Day, here are some stories to catch up on as Massachusetts voters continue to head to the polls, which close at 8 p.m.:
- A voter’s guide to the 2018 Massachusetts elections
- Here’s the Massachusetts ballot for the 2018 midterm elections
- What you need to know about Massachusetts ballot Question 1
- What independent experts are saying about Question 1
- Massachusetts ballot Question 2 will almost certainly pass. But what would it actually do?
- 3 things to know about Massachusetts ballot Question 3
- Here’s what happened in the final debate between Elizabeth Warren and Geoff Diehl
- Charlie Baker and Jay Gonzalez were asked to describe Donald Trump in 3 words. Neither held back.