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Early Voting Begins Saturday in Belmont

October 16, 2026

Early voting begins Saturday, Oct. 17, in Belmont, and voters can stop by Town Hall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Early voting continues through Oct. 30. Hours are: Mondays, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 8 a.m. to…

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Belmont Voter Turnout Double Boston’s in Suffolk & Middlesex District State Primary

September 24, 2026

When the dust settled after the Democratic state primary for state Senator, just about half of voters ticked the box next to incumbent Sen. William Brownsberger’s name, and the other half chose challenger Daniel Lander. But how exactly did the district come…

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Ahead of Primary, Belmont Ranks Second in Massachusetts for Campaign Donations

August 29, 2026

With less than a week until the state primary, Belmont residents have poured more than a quarter-million dollars into state and local campaigns since January. According to from the Massachusetts Office of Campaign and Political Finance (OCPF), Belmont ranks the second highest…

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Paz Aims for Green Revolution, An End to ICE

August 26, 2026

By Maggie Scales, Lexington Observer staff Editor’s Note: The Lexington Observer shared this story with The Belmont Voice. Jonathan Paz, a 33-year-old Waltham native, Waltham City Councilor and son of Bolivian immigrants, is running to represent Massachusetts’ 5th District, which includes Belmont,…

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5th District Challenger Samman Aims for Affordability

August 26, 2026

By Maggie Scales, Lexington Observer staff Editor’s Note: This story was shared with The Voice by the Lexington Observer. Tarik Samman, a 27-year-old Lowell native, first-time politician, and son of Syrian immigrants, is running in the Democratic primary to represent Massachusetts’ 5th…

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State Senate Candidates Square Off Over Myriad Issues

August 25, 2026

The two Democratic candidates for state Senate went head-to-head Thursday afternoon at a virtual debate hosted by the Charles River Regional Chamber of Commerce. Though questions focused partly on Watertown, Sen. William Brownsberger and challenger Daniel Lander also addressed support for small…

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Ryan, Solet Tout Records in Middlesex DA Forum

August 24, 2026

Incumbent Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan and challenger David Solet squared off in a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters. The forum was recorded earlier this month and premiered Aug. 20. Solet is challenging Ryan for the Democratic nomination…

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Markey Makes His Case for Reelection

August 22, 2026

Belmont residents will have several decisions to make on the ballot for the Sept. 1 Democratic primary. At the state level, Sen. William Brownsberger and Rep. Dave Rogers are being challenged by newcomers to elective politics, Daniel Lander and Nomita Ganguly, respectively.…

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Party Primaries: Hallmark of This Election Season

August 20, 2026

This summer, state Sen. William Brownsberger has been busy fending off a challenge from fellow Democrat Daniel Lander. State Rep. Dave Rogers is also facing a challenge from Democrat Nomita Ganguly. It reflects a national trend: incumbent Democrats facing serious challenges from…

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Brownsberger Aims to Retain State Senate Seat

August 13, 2026

For the first time since 2011, William Brownsberger is being challenged for his seat in the state Senate. The election, which includes a Democratic primary on Sept. 1, will be his first contested election since the redistricting in 2020. That year, the…