State salary numbers don’t tell full story
A “whopping” increase in six-figure state salaries? Not really.
Ready for Reform? Public Opinion on Criminal Justice in Massachusetts
Massachusetts residents want the system to focus more on prevention and rehabilitation -- two things they think it's not very effective at right now.
Pickup Lines: Handicapping the GOP's chances in the State Senate
With so many factors stacked against them, open seats may represent Republicans' best shot to gain ground.
How red (or blue) is your town?
All 351 cities and towns, ranked by their votes for Republicans.
Going the distance
Which towns are becoming bluer and redder than the state as a whole, over time?
Q1 Trend Monitor: MA consumer confidence edges upward; still strong reservations about national economy
Markey reelection uncertain; Warren favorables still strong; Pats fans stand pat
State of the Commonwealth: A Public Opinion Primer
Our polling suggests Massachusetts residents think the state of the Commonwealth is indeed strong,
Hope springs eternal for Patriots Nation
More than a third think there will be a Rolling Rally next February.
MPG Quarterly Poll: More say Senator Ed Markey should be replaced than re-elected
Fewer express either positive or negative opinions of him now than after his election last summer.
MPG for WBUR: Coakley Strong In Early Phase of Governor’s Race
Both Coakley and Republican Charlie Baker appear to have rebounded from their previous defeats.
MPG for WBUR: Patrick Maintains Positive Approval Rating
Full poll results on this year's race to succeed Patrick coming tomorrow morning.
Treasure Map: Where are MAGov candidates finding their cash?
Which zips have been most generous to the gubernatorial hopefuls -- and which have given nothing at all?
Mapping Massachusetts Political History
The increasing polarization of Massachusetts politics, in map form.
Baker starts late, but dough rises fast
Baker's 2013 fundraising total is all the more impressive given that it was all raised in the last third of the year.
MAGov '14: Where is the money coming from?
Whose donors are in-state, and whose are from elsewhere, in the governor's race so far.
Small donors: nice sound bite, not much money
The reality is that, small donors aside, every campaign needs big checks to keep the lights on, staff paid, and ads running.
The strange tale of Congressman John Arden
Or, what happens when the official record of election results gets one wrong?
Where can the GOP Win? Ranking the Massachusetts Congressional Districts
Republicans face an uphill climb to break their House losing streak, but some districts present more favorable terrain than others
You can't win if you don't play
And through the 2000s, Massachusetts Republicans were not playing when it came to Congressional elections.
Recapping BosMayor 2013
A look back at our analysis of the 2013 Boston mayoral election, replete with tweets, maps and charts.
Q4 Trend Monitor: D.C. brinkmanship dings Massachusetts consumer confidence
Views of President Obama, Congress slide to new lows, but residents more optimistic about state's future.
