2026 Midterm Elections: @Issue with NBC Boston

This year, Massachusetts voters have nine referendum questions to consider on the ballot, which could change public records law, how we vote in the Bay State and more. With early voting starting Oct. 17 and plenty of voters still brushing up on the issues, we brought in Evan Horowitz, executive director of Tufts University’s Center for State Policy Analysis, to help us better understand the each q...

Massachusetts Treasurer Deb Goldberg is running for a 4th term — at a critical time for the state’s lottery system, which just launched its iLottery. How does Goldberg respond to allegations from her Republican opponent, Elizabeth Dionne, that the online lottery can be played by children? Why isn't the treasurer debating her opponent? Goldberg answered that and more in this episode of "Taking Issu...

Fresh off his Republican primary victory, Republican candidate for governor of Mass. Mike Minogue talked with Matt and Sue about his candidacy, gas prices, his plans to help push through the audit of the state Legislature, the impact of state government spending on local businesses and residents and more. Follow Matt and Sue on social media for more on politics in Boston, New England and beyond: -...

Republicans have not represented any U.S. House districts in Massachusetts since January 1997. Micah Q Jones is hoping to break that dry spell — he's running for the 6th Congressional District against Democrat Dan Koh. Who is Jones and what are his views on the issues critical to the 6th District voters? He sat down with NBC10 Boston political reporter Matt Prichard. Follow Matt and Sue on social...

Elizabeth Dionne is the Republican candidate for the Massachusetts Office of the Treasurer and Receiver General, taking on two-time incumbent Deb Goldberg. What’s her political background and what are her ideas for this position? Dionne sat down for a conversation with NBC10 Boston political reporter Matt Prichard. Follow Matt and Sue on social media for more on politics in Boston, New England and...

Mass. Republican Senate nominee John Deaton sat down with NBC10 Boston's Matt Prichard to discuss what's different about his 2026 run for Senate, against Sen. Ed Markey, compared to his 2024 run against Sen. Elizabeth Warren; why he didn't get an invitation to President Trump's midterm convention; his platform and much more. Follow Matt and Sue on social media for more on politics in Boston, New E...

Here's the full @Issue interview with Sen. Ed Markey ahead of his primary election against challenger Rep. Seth Moulton. Markey and Matt Prichard discuss his priorities for another term in office, his response to criticism over aging members of Congress staying in power, Republicans' criticisms of socialism going back to Social Security and Medicare. Follow Matt and Sue on social media for more on...

Here's the full @Issue interview with Rep. Seth Moulton ahead of his U.S. Senate primary election against incumbent Ed Markey. Moulton and Matt Prichard discuss his call for voters to give a new generation a chance, his recent accusation regarding Markey's name appearing in the Epstein files, whether Democratic Socialists have a place in the Democratic party and more. Follow Matt and Sue on social...

Brian Shortsleeve has dedicated part of his public life to service, with time in the Marines and leading the MBTA. And he’s worked in the private sector, building companies and creating jobs in the world of venture capital. Now, he’s running for governor of Massachusetts, and the Republican joined Matt Prichard on the “Taking Issue” podcast to lay out his vision to revitalize the state’s economy a...

NBC10 Boston’s Matt Prichard is joined by John Micek, politics editor at MassLive, as we take a closer look at the Massachusetts Senate Democratic primary debate between Sen. Ed Markey and Congressman Seth Moulton, the tight Republican primary in the Massachusetts governor’s race, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s political gamble to support challengers of two sitting state senators and the closely watch...

Mariah Lancaster is a veterinarian by training who has spent the last several years as a civil servant in Washington — as a congressional staffer and a foreign service officer in the State Department. Politically, she identifies as a Democratic socialist, with progressive views on health care, student loans, clean energy and housing. Lancaster spoke to Matt about how her service on Capitol Hill co...

Matt speaks with Rep. Stephen Lynch, who's running for reelection to continue a stretch in Congress that began in 2001. He shares what he sees in his background that makes him unique among his peers; his perspective on his primary challenger, Patrick Roath, youth and leadership; the state of ICE and what kind of law enforcement is necessary at the border; what the Democratic Party's priorities sho...

She's a former state rep., serves as Topsfield's town moderator and has a long track record in Washington, working behind the scenes to advocate for and obtain funding for maternal mental health issues. Jamie Belsito is taking a direct approach in identifying the problems with the 6th District, President Trump and divisive issues that the country is facing. Matt Prichard speaks to Jamie about her...

John Beccia doesn't just have a catchy TV ad campaign centered around his last name, he's got a business record as co-founder of a financial services strategic consulting company. In his first run for public office, he's calling for a "North Shore New Deal" for residents of Massachusetts' 6th Congressional District. Matt Prichard asks him what's in it and his plans to deal with the gridlock in Was...

Bethany is a software engineer running for Congress, in part because of their concerns on how Congress addresses important technological issues, such as AI regulation and the impact of data centers on communities. Bethany is trans and is running as a Democratic socialist.tTey explain to Matt why solutions being offered by other Democratic socialists, like New York Mayor Zohran Mandami, could serve...

Tram Nyugen has served as a Massachusetts state representative since 2019. If she were to win the race for the Sixth Distrct, she would be the first foreign-born women elected to Congress from Massachusetts. Tram arrived in the Merrimack Valley at age 5 as a refugee from Vietnam. In her career as an attorney and state lawmaker, she's worked on issues vital to immigrant families. She told Matt how...

NBC10 Boston's Matt Prichard sat down with Dan Koh, former Biden White House official who also served as chief of staff to Marty Walsh when he was Labor Secretary and Boston Mayor. We talked about a host of issues, his plans to address the affordability crisis, how his previous work prepares him for this position and his call for President Trump’s impeachment and the reason he’s calling for it. Fo...

Matt and Sue speak with Patrick Roath, who's making his first run for political office by challenging a figure who is a legend in South Boston, Rep. Stephen Lynch, who has served Congress since 2001. It's a young vs. old, progressive vs. moderate race in a year when many suspect incumbents in both parties may be on their heels. Roath explains how he’s trying to appeal to Democrats of all stripes P...

Karishma Manzur, PhD, is challenging Democratic Congressman Chris Pappas and targeting big money in politics. What’s her plan of attack? She talks to Matt and Sue about her campaign and the poll that shows she’s making some progress in New Hampshire's Democratic primary for Senate. Follow Matt and Sue on social media for more on politics in Boston, New England and beyond: - instagram.com/mattprich...

In our latest pod, a debate over a ballot question that would change how party politics would operate in Massachusetts. The so-called “all-party primary” would replace our current system. Under it, a single, all-party primary would be held in September, in which all candidates would appear on the same primary ballot and all voters, regardless of party registration, would cast votes on that ballot....

Matt and Sue discuss the Massachusetts Senate race, including a look back at the unusual debate between Republican Senate nominee John Deaton and Democratic candidate Rep. Seth Moulton – which featured a good deal of conversation about the incumbent who didn’t take part, Ed Markey. Plus, Moulton’s new social ad featuring his wife directly address Senator Markey and the cell phone incident involvin...

This one with New Hampshire Democratic congressman Chris Pappas – the leading Democrat in the race to succeed outgoing Senator Jeanne Shaheen. Matt and Sue speak to him about the leadership among Senate Democrats, his political identity and how he has been successful in ‘purple’ New Hampshire. The third of three podcasts catching up with the most prominent candidates in the open NH Senate race. Fo...

Former U.S. Sen. John Sununu, R-N.H., joins Matt and Sue to talk about his bid to win the seat he once held after years away. They talk the war in Iran, the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and inflation. Plus, Matt and Sue introduce a fun new segment that they’ll touch on moving forward. . Follow Matt and Sue on social media for more on politics in Boston, New England and beyond:  - instagra...

With the Maine primaries on Tuesday, NBC10 Boston Political Commentator Sue O’Connell spoke with University of Maine political science professor Mark Brewer about the unpredictable Senate primary – the vital race to replace outgoing Congressman Jared Golden, featuring the possible return of former Governor Paul LePage and the race for Maine governor, which features several familiar (last) names. F...

Republican Scott Brown underscores his experience and service under President Trump, talking filibuster, war in Iran, energy dependence, cost of living, transgender sports matters and more as he makes his case for why he’s the best candidate for New Hampshire’s open Senate seat. Follow Matt and Sue on social media for more on politics in Boston, New England and beyond:  - instagram.com/mattprichar...