News Roundup: The Afternoon After

By Benjamin Swasey (@benswasey)
Nov 3, 2010, 12:42 PM
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You know the results. Here are the reports. Top Election 2010 stories this Election Day-day-after:

Big Picture:

Republicans’ Revolution Fades In Massachusetts

The Boston Globe reports:… Ten months after (Sen. Scott Brown’s victory), Massachusetts turned decidedly blue again. All statewide elected offices, including a closely fought governor’s race, and the entire 10-member US House delegation remained in Democratic hands, despite a national tide that left Republicans celebrating large gains last night.

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Governor’s Race

Mass. Voters Give Patrick A Second Chance

WBUR reports: Voters are giving Gov. Deval Patrick four more years to work on the problems facing the state. Patrick eked out a narrow victory Tuesday night, earning less than 50 percent of the vote against his three opponents. His victory came in large part thanks to a tremendous grass-roots organization.

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State Ballot Questions

Mass. Voters Keep Sales Tax, But Repeal It On Alcohol

WBUR reports: So despite the tough economy, in the end Massachusetts voters decided they’re still willing to pay taxes and impose regulations on businesses. They just need a drink — and they want that drink tax-free.

10th Congressional District

Keating’s Win In The 10th District Stems Red Tide In Mass.

WBUR reports: In the bitter contest in the 10th Congressional District, Democrat Bill Keating defeated Republican Jeff Perry, who looked to have the best chance to break the line of the exclusively Democratic delegation.

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4th Congressional District

Frank Turns Back Fierce Challenger

The Boston Globe reports: Barney Frank, the irascible powerbroker who has survived scandal, repeated redistricting, and the ups and downs of the Democratic Party, yesterday beat back his strongest challenge in years.

Further: How Your Town Voted For The 4th

Constitutional Offices

Democrats Sweep State Constitutional Offices

WBUR reports: The closest race was for state auditor, where Democrat Suzanne Bump edged out Republican Mary Z. Connaughton by three percentage points.

Massachusetts Legislature

In Bright Spot For GOP, Major Gains In House

The Boston Globe reports: Republicans substantially increased their numbers in the Legislature last night, reversing years of declines on Beacon Hill and providing one of the election’s few bright spots for the state GOP.

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Other Congressional Races

Previously On ElectionWire…

« Your Election Night Winners

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