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Mbah wins in Somerville for 34th Middlesex race, with Medford votes to be reported

by Marc Levy September 1, 2026

Voters in Somerville went for Will Mbah in the Democratic primary to fill the state representative seat held by Christine Barber since 2015, but Medford voters will weigh in too.

NEWS

Ewen-Campen wins in 27th Middlesex race for state representative seat being vacated by Uyterhoeven

by Marc Levy September 1, 2026

Voters went for city councilor Ben Ewen-Campen in the Democratic primary held Tuesday for the state representative seat held by Erika Uyterhoeven.

NEWS

In races affecting the region, Ryan wins DA; Markey beats Moulton; Clark cruises; and it’s Kennedy over Baylis

by Marc Levy September 1, 2026

In regionwide races voted in a Democratic primary, Somerville went for Ryan for DA; Baylis for governor’s councilor; and reelected Ed Markey to his U.S. Senate seat.

OPINION

State representative Mike Connolly responds to campaign claims by challenger in 26th Middlesex District

by Mike Connolly August 31, 2026

On the eve of the Democratic primary, I want to correct the record about my work in the House of Representatives and in our Cambridge and Somerville community.

OPINION

Hit the federal government where it hurts: Let’s withhold taxes

by Martin G. Evans August 30, 2026

Not transmitting income tax monies to the federal government is a federal offense. I would support taking that risk.

OPINION

Why a Cambridge Democrat registers as a Republican in conservative Florida

by Cambridge Somerville Independent August 30, 2026

Take it from a former resident: That a progressive activist would register to vote as a Republican in a conservative part of Florida is perfectly reasonable.

OPINION

Voters deserve higher standards from their candidates

by Chris Oates August 26, 2026

Candidates for public office face far, far too little scrutiny. And our politics is worse for it. A healthy free press is one of the best ways to improve things.

OPINION

Cambridge and Somerville have a housing champion in state representative Mike Connolly

by Cambridge Somerville Independent August 25, 2026

Going from a policy concept to an official part of state housing strategy in a single legislative term is almost unheard of, but Connolly achieved it.

OPINION

Just a kid From Cambridge on why I support Marjorie Decker for state representative

by Cambridge Somerville Independent August 25, 2026

When Marjorie uses the phrase “our voice, our values,” she is not trying to create an other; she is trying to unify our community through our collective values.

OPINION

Marjorie Decker campaign on misogyny, misleading claims and equal scrutiny

by Cambridge Somerville Independent August 24, 2026

Here are examples of the misogyny surfacing in this race and the misrepresentations of Decker’s record.