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NEPM Voter Guide

Information on candidates and the issues in the 2022 election for western Massachusetts voters.

Visit this page to keep up with our reporting, or visit our Election 2022 landing page to stay up to date about our programming.

Springfield Mayoral candidate Justin Hurst at a press conference outside his home, refuting allegations that his campaign paid for votes.
Adam Frenier
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NEPM
Regional News
Probe into 2023 vote buying allegations in Springfield ongoing
Adam Frenier
In the days leading up to the 2023 Springfield mayoral election, the campaign of challenger Justin Hurst was accused of paying voters to choose him. Hurst has vehemently denied the allegations.
DNC Executive Director Roger Lau.
Submitted
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State House News Service
Regional News
DNC's Lau says Democratic party needs to 'be out there reaching voters'
Carrie Healy
Deputy Mass. state auditors at a Feb. 11, 2025 meeting with the Senate subcommittee appointed to respond to Mass. Auditor Diana DiZoglio's audit of the Legislature.
Sam Doran
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State House News Service
Regional News
Voters demanded transparency. Is that what the Massachusetts Senate delivered?
Carrie Healy
Lori Streeter was appointed by Governor Maura Healey as the interim sheriff for Franklin County. Streeter has been at the Greenfield facility for more than 35 years, most recently as the Franklin County House of Corrections superintendent.
PAUL FRANZ/
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Greenfield Recorder
Regional News
Lori Streeter, Franklin County's interim sheriff: 'my strength here is my experience'
Jill Kaufman
Massachusetts is among the states where families with LGBTQ+ children consider moving, due to the state's anti-discrimination policies. Above, the front yard of one family who moved in January 2025 from South Carolina to western Massachusetts.
Sara Ballard
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Submitted
Regional News
Looking for ive community, South Carolina family with LGBTQ+ kids moves to western Mass.
Jill Kaufman

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022
Voter registration deadline: Oct. 29, 2022
Request mail-in ballot by Nov. 1, 2022 at 5 p.m.
Early voting options vary by location

Not sure what district you're in? Find out here.
Voting by mail or absentee
When identification is required to vote

Massachusetts 2022 general election summaries

Voters in Massachusetts are heading into a general election that will result in turnover for at least four of the six statewide constitutional offices. Take a look at the contests and the candidates below to learn more about who is seeking your vote in 2022.

Massachusetts statewide offices
Other Races
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