Clout Or Drought? For the first time since 2000, Massachusetts is unlikely to have a major presidential contender. Illustration by Gluekit.
LEFT – What Do You Win When You Win? And What Do You Lose When You Lose? Design by Kim Maxwell Vu.
RIGHT – It Seemed Like A Sure Bet: Since the state authorized building casinos in 2011, much has gone wrong. Illustration by Oliver Munday.
RIGHT – It Seemed Like A Sure Bet: Since the state authorized building casinos in 2011, much has gone wrong. Illustration by Oliver Munday.
Going For The Gold. Sort Of. 47% of state residents support a Boston Olympic bid. While 43% are opposed. Only 25% want their tax dollars to help finance it. Design by Kim Maxwell Vu.
LEFT – Right Place. Right Time. Senator Kelly Ayotte is just a freshman, but she’s landed at the center of the biggest debates. Photo by Jay Premack.
MIDDLE – Yes Means No: Casino repeal activists' ballot measure faces long odds at the polls. Design by Kim Maxwell Vu.
RIGHT – Obama Looms Large: Scott Brown is using the president's unpopularity against Jeanne Shaheen. Illustration by Lincoln Agnew.
RIGHT – Obama Looms Large: Scott Brown is using the president's unpopularity against Jeanne Shaheen. Illustration by Lincoln Agnew.
The Perfect Candidate: What does it take to succeed in politics? We take a look at some big winners who mastered a campaign tactic or two, humiliating opponents with humor, showboating with antics, driving a debate, and taking on big issues. Illustration by Kim Maxwell Vu.
LEFT – Here's What They Need To Do To Win: The gubernatorial primaries are just a month away. Design by Kim Maxwell Vu.
MIDDLE – Follow The Money: The Campaign Finance Issue. Illustration by Lorenzo Petrantoni.
MIDDLE – Follow The Money: The Campaign Finance Issue. Illustration by Lorenzo Petrantoni.
RIGHT – A Tale Of Two Mayors: Bill de Blasio has made a strong impression while Marty Walsh is a work in progress. Illustration by Kim Maxwell Vu.
The Patrick Factor: As the candidates running for governor try to match his electoral success, Deval Patrick gets mixed reviews from voters on his handling of key issues. Photo by Pat Greenhouse.
Down To The Wire: Martha Coakley and Charlie Baker each let the Globe spend an entire day with them on the campaign trail, capturing intimate moments, cheering crowds, and the inevitable stress that comes as the contest draws to a close. Photos by Dina Rudick.
Hi... I'm New Here: The Massachusetts State House will be overrun with new faces as the session begins in January. We asked six new arrivals — Steve Kadish, Tim Buckley, Elizabeth Mahoney, Natasha Perez, Eric Lesser, and Rady Mom — to fill out nametags. Illustration by Kim Maxwell Vu. Nametag signatures courtesy of the candidates.
14 In '14: It was a big year for politics in Massachusetts and beyond. Here’s a look at 14 of 2014’s most interesting, important, and entertaining moments in state politics. Illustration by Gluekit.
