Way-to-early bettings odds on who will win the 2028 Presidential Election has Josh Shapiro gaining ground on JD Vance.

Twenty-year veteran New Bedford City Councilor Linda Morad has announced she will not be seeking re-election as councilor-at-large.

The election to replace the late Rep. Raúl Grijalva is ultimately expected to send a Democrat to Capitol Hill, putting pressure on House GOP leaders.

The 2026 elections were top of mind during the annual Family Leadership Summit Friday as speakers and conservative lawmakers stressed the importance of electing pro-life candidates to office and commending President Donald Trump for his actions during the first few months of his second term.

Hassan is challenging incumbent Democratic Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, criticizing Democratic leadership and the district's decline. The 8th District is considered a competitive toss-up seat in the upcoming election.