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Julia Meija, shown at a debate hosted by WBUR on Oct. 22, won the last seat in the City Councilor at-large election after a recount found her ahead of opponent Alejandra St. Guillen by one vote. RACHEL SHARPLES/ DFP FILE

Julia Mejia wins final Boston City Council seat by 1 vote

By Aro Choe December 11, 2019
City Council Candidate Julia Mejia defeated opponent Alejandra St. Guillen to win the fourth and final City Council at-large seat after a close race in November triggered Boston’s first recount in 20 years. 
Presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren speaks at the Democratic National Committee’s IWillVote Gala Thursday. GABRIELA HUTCHINGS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

The Daily Free Press speaks to Elizabeth Warren on college affordability, ranked choice voting

By Matthew Sensabaugh December 9, 2019
Warren told us why she thinks she is the best choice for BU students and explained that she has begun to understand the benefits of switching to a ranked-choice voting system.
Massachusetts senator Ed Markey, shown in Coolidge Corner on Nov. 17, was endorsed for reelection by labor union 32BJ SEIU Friday. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DFP FILE

Labor Union 32BJ SEIU endorses Massachusetts Sen. Markey for reelection

By Gabe Koiishe December 9, 2019
32BJ SEIU, a union representing more than 175,000 service workers, decided to endorese Markey due to the Senator's work on immigration reform.
Presidential candidate and Massachusetts senator Elizabeth Warren speaks at the Democratic National Committee's IWillVote Gala hosted at the Boston Westin Waterfront Thursday. ANGELA YANG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

DNC Gala features presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren, DNC chair Tom Perez

By Daily Free Press Staff December 7, 2019
Both Warren and Perez talked about the importance of defeating President Donald Trump and electing Democratic candidates to Congress.
Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, shown speaking on the night of the 2018 Midterm Elections, currently leads the field of presidential candidates in Massachusetts. OLIVIA FALCIGNO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

As 2019 ends, Warren has the lead in Massachusetts, followed by Biden, Sanders

By Alyssa Figueroa December 5, 2019
Warren is currently projected to lead the race with 33 percent of the vote, while former vice president Joe Biden follows with 18 percent of the vote and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is predicted to take 13 percent of the vote, according to a recent poll.
Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey addresses campaign volunteers at a 2020 Senate reelection strategy session held at the Coolidge Corner Library Sunday. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Markey speaks about Green New Deal, Trump to Brookline supporters

By Joel Lau November 18, 2019
Markey, who is running against Massachusetts Representative Joe Kennedy III in his reelection bid, encouraged supporters to build grassroots support.
Former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, shown in 2015, announced his bid for the 2020 presidency Thursday. LAURA BRUBAKER/ DFP FILE

Former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick joins 2020 presidential race

By Maggie Choy November 15, 2019
The two-term former Democratic governor is entering the race only three months before the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primaries.
A bill that would permanently ban the sale of all flavored tobacco products passed through the Massachusetts House of Representatives Wednesday. SOFIA KOYAMA/ DFP FILE ILLUSTRATION

Mass. House of Representatives approves permanent ban on flavored tobacco products

By Kate Gilberd November 15, 2019
In an effort to combat under-age vaping, the state House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted to ban the sale of flavored vapes and institute a 75 percent tax on all other vaping products.
A sign in support of Boston City Councilor at-large candidate Alejandra St. Guillen at her watch party on Tuesday. St. Guillen called for a recount after unofficial results declared candidate Julia Mejia the winner by ten votes. CHRISTOPHER GOUGH/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

St. Guillen calls for recount in at-large City Council election amid ten-vote margin

By Alyssa Figueroa November 11, 2019
St. Guillen will have to gather 50 signatures from each of Boston's 22 wards to trigger a recount.
Michelle Wu addresses supporters at her watch party at Distraction Brewing Co. after winning her reelection campaign for Boston’s City Council at-large on Tuesday. SOPHIE PARK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston’s race for city councilor at large ends with a call for recount

By Daily Free Press Staff November 6, 2019
While Michelle Wu, Annissa Essaibi-George and Michael Flaherty were all reelected, the winner of the fourth councilor at-large seat remains to be seen, as candidates Julia Mejia and Alejandra St. Guillen were separated by only 10 votes.
After winning her campaign for Boston City Council’s District 8, Kenzie Bok addresses supporters gathered at the bar LIR on Boylston. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

In Boston’s district council races, Bok defeats Nassour for District 8

By Daily Free Press Staff November 6, 2019
Bok won over 70 percent of District 8's voters, beating Nassour in every precinct.
A voter walks into the polling booth at Kilachand Honors College on Boston University’s campus. Only 17 percent of registered Massachusetts voters cast a ballot in Tuesday’s Boston City Council elections. GABRIELA HUTCHINGS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Why the City Council elections see lower voter turnout

By Angela Yang November 6, 2019
Activists say lower turnout in municipal elections may be due to a lack of interest and education.
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