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Sec. Galvin predicts turnout for midterm election in Massachusetts
Galvin said more than 1.1 million ballots were already cast, but down search traffic and other indicators left the final turnout uncertain.
- Secretary of State William Galvin held a press conference Monday regarding Tuesday's midterm elections, framing the vote as "a referendum on the economy, the direction of our nation, and, in fact, the direction of the world."
- More than 1.1 million voters have already cast ballots through mail-in or early in-person voting, which Galvin described as "a dramatic increase" over past years, positioning the state to potentially match 2022's 2.5 million turnout.
- Voters face a record-tying slate of nine ballot questions, including proposals to overhaul primary systems and repeal marijuana laws. Galvin suggested the volume reflects "a certain frustration with accomplishment when it comes to government."
- Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, with Galvin urging voters to bring a prepared list to navigate the lengthy ballots. "We strongly encourage people to bring a list with them tomorrow," he said.
- Despite concerns about federal interference, Galvin said he is "not terribly worried" about ground-level disruptions. Federal election monitors will be deployed in Boston and Lowell, a presence he described as "fairly routine.
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1.1M votes already cast in Bay State
More than 1.1 million people have already voted in Massachusetts as of Monday morning, according to Secretary of State William Galvin, though he didn't offer a figure for just how many Bay Staters he thinks will turn out in total.
·Braintree, United States
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Secretary of State Bill Galvin declines to predict Tuesday turnout, urges voters to weigh in on ‘direction of our nation’ - The Boston Globe
Secretary of State William F. Galvin on Monday urged voters to turn out for Tuesday’s election, casting the midterms as a referendum on the country’s direction.
·Boston, United States
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Sec. Galvin predicts turnout for midterm election in Massachusetts
Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin hesitated to make a prediction for midterm election turnout in Massachusetts, but ultimately said he hopes to beat the 2.5 million ballots cast in 2022.
·Boston, United States
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right1Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution45% Left, 44% Center
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- 45% of the sources lean Left, 44% of the sources are Center
45% Left
L 45%
C 44%
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