Good morning. Here are the stories Boston Weekly covered yesterday that you should know about.
Maura Healey wins second term as Massachusetts governor
Healey defeated Republican Mike Minogue, according to an AP projection reported by Boston.com and MassLive.
Marijuana repeal trails as early returns show local divides
Question 8 appeared headed for defeat in partial Massachusetts returns, leaving recreational marijuana sales likely to remain legal.
Massachusetts voters keep 2024 gun law with nearly 69% support
Massachusetts voters supported Question 9 by nearly 69%, keeping the gun reform law passed in 2024, MassLive reported.
Massachusetts ballot results differ in early accounts
Early reports differ on Massachusetts’ nine ballot questions, and the available summaries do not specify when approved measures take effect.
Ed Markey reelected as Saugus shows Republican support
Ed Markey and Maura Healey won reelection statewide, while Saugus stood among North Shore communities showing Republican support.
Question 3 supporters concede; party primaries likely to remain
Question 3 supporters conceded defeat, Boston.com reported, leaving Massachusetts’ party primary system likely to stay in place.

