Taunton’s election for mayor and other local offices is Tuesday, Nov. 4. But residents who don’t want to wait can start casting their ballots early.

Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey, a 79-year old Democrat who has served in Congress for nearly five decades, is facing a

Markey last year said he would be running for a third Senate term in 2026. Back in 2013, Markey defeated U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch in a special election when John Kerry became the Secretary of State under President Barack Obama. Then in 2020, Markey handily defeated the young primary challenger Joe Kennedy III by more than 10 points.

Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton of Massachusetts announced Wednesday that he is launching a primary challenge against Sen. Edward J. Markey.

In an order dated Thursday, Secretary of State William F. Galvin said he will assume approval power over any additional hires in the department ahead of the Nov. 4 election.

Could the mayor's raise still make it onto the November election ballot? It depends who you ask. What was said in court on Wednesday, Oct. 14.