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WORCESTER — The state senator representing Berkshire County lost his bid this weekend to win to right to compete for the post of lieutenant governor.

Quentin Palfrey, meanwhile, edged out Andrea Campbell and Shannon Liss-Riordan to secure the party's official endorsement for attorney general. He was the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor in 2018.

GBH's Adam Reilly previews the governor's race and several other statewide contested elections.

Kennedy and Petty are seeking to succeed state Sen. Harriette L. Chandler, D-Worcester, who is not running for re-election in the 1st Worcester District.

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Outraged residents and leaders called out for swift justice this week after someone murdered four people on a Mattapan sidestreet Tuesday morning — including a 2 year old-boy shot to death in his mother’s arms. The early morning incident on Woolson Street, which also left a fifth victim near death, ranks as one of the worst atrocities in Boston’s history.

By JIM BRIDGMAN50 Years Ago■Jonathan L. (Jay) Healy of Charlemont today announced he would seek re-election as representative from the First Franklin District. During his first term in the state legislature, Healy has served on the special committee...

2022 primary elections for attorneys general are in full swing with 31 state attorneys general elections to be held this November. While there will be at least nine new state attorneys...

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