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"And for the first time since UMass included the question in their poll in 2020, more people said they believe the state is on the wrong track (43 percent) than heading in the right direction (40 percent)."
November 7, 2025 at 2:40 PM
"And for the first time since UMass included the question in their poll in 2020, more people said they believe the state is on the wrong track (43 percent) than heading in the right direction (40 percent)."
"Fifty-five percent of those surveyed said they would rate Massachusetts’ economy as “fair” or “poor,” and 58 percent said they viewed their own economic situation that way."
November 7, 2025 at 2:40 PM
"Fifty-five percent of those surveyed said they would rate Massachusetts’ economy as “fair” or “poor,” and 58 percent said they viewed their own economic situation that way."
The qualities that topped the list: “will challenge President Trump” ranked No. 1, followed by “best represents my views on the issues,” and “most honest and trustworthy,” at No. 2 and 3 respectively.
November 7, 2025 at 2:39 PM
The qualities that topped the list: “will challenge President Trump” ranked No. 1, followed by “best represents my views on the issues,” and “most honest and trustworthy,” at No. 2 and 3 respectively.
The qualities that topped the list: “will challenge President Trump” ranked No. 1, followed by “best represents my views on the issues,” and “most honest and trustworthy,” at No. 2 and 3 respectively.
November 7, 2025 at 2:39 PM
The qualities that topped the list: “will challenge President Trump” ranked No. 1, followed by “best represents my views on the issues,” and “most honest and trustworthy,” at No. 2 and 3 respectively.
The bad news for Moulton Voters (at least in this poll) don’t seem to care about generational change. Asked to rank the top three qualities most important to them when deciding who to back in the Senate primary, zero (!) percent picked “represents a new generation of leadership.”
November 7, 2025 at 2:39 PM
The bad news for Moulton Voters (at least in this poll) don’t seem to care about generational change. Asked to rank the top three qualities most important to them when deciding who to back in the Senate primary, zero (!) percent picked “represents a new generation of leadership.”
A new poll of Massachusetts’ Democratic Senate primary is out this morning, and Sen. Ed Markey holds a significant lead over his challengers.
November 7, 2025 at 2:39 PM
A new poll of Massachusetts’ Democratic Senate primary is out this morning, and Sen. Ed Markey holds a significant lead over his challengers.
...in the race for governor, Gov. Maura Healey is polling more than 20 points ahead of each of the GOP candidates competing to challenge her, per a UMass Amherst/WCVB poll out today.
November 7, 2025 at 2:38 PM
...in the race for governor, Gov. Maura Healey is polling more than 20 points ahead of each of the GOP candidates competing to challenge her, per a UMass Amherst/WCVB poll out today.
...former Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy led the GOP primary field (which had a smaller sample size), earning support from 44 % of respondents who identified as likely Republican primary voters. Shortsleeve and former CEO Mike Minogue were tied at 13 %.
November 7, 2025 at 2:38 PM
...former Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy led the GOP primary field (which had a smaller sample size), earning support from 44 % of respondents who identified as likely Republican primary voters. Shortsleeve and former CEO Mike Minogue were tied at 13 %.
Brian Shortsleeve, a former MBTA official, came within the closest margin in a head-to-head matchup against Healey, notching 27 percent to her 48 percent in the survey.
November 7, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Brian Shortsleeve, a former MBTA official, came within the closest margin in a head-to-head matchup against Healey, notching 27 percent to her 48 percent in the survey.
"Trump’s approval rating on all four issues both the April and July UMass polls asked about—inflation, immigration, jobs and civil rights—declined, with immigration dropping the most points (nine)."
October 9, 2025 at 5:19 PM
"Trump’s approval rating on all four issues both the April and July UMass polls asked about—inflation, immigration, jobs and civil rights—declined, with immigration dropping the most points (nine)."