Supporters of Boston mayoral candidates Michelle Wu and Annissa Essaibi George gathered at their respective watch parties Tuesday night as polls closed and votes were tallied. Essaibi George conceded the race to Wu, making Wu the first person of color and the first woman elected mayor of Boston.

Voters casting their ballot this election may have noticed some unfamiliar names. Three independent candidates ran for U.S. Congress in Massachusetts this election to challenge the status quo and highlight issues they are passionate about.

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump debated, town-hall style, on Sunday night in front of crowd of undecided voters. There wasn’t much tact or discussion of policy, but, rather, a substantial amount of...