Voters have cast their votes for various state and local races in Massachusetts.

There were 9 questions for Massachusetts voters to research and decide on this election.

Voters are hitting the polls today in western Massachusetts and across the nation voting on everything from governors and senators to 9 ballot questions in Massachusetts.

The League of Women Voters Massachusetts focuses on many matters, namely getting people to vote on election days. This year in Springfield, the LWVMA put energy into getting residents registered to vote, including those who fell of the rolls.

Massachusetts keeps its election count secure by using paper ballots that are never connected to the internet and can be hand-counted if questions arise.

The city of Holyoke and a ward in Chicopee, Massachusetts make up the state's 5th Hampden District. The two candidates vying for a seat in the House have differing experience but similar platforms.

The district covers Hampden, Longmeadow, part of East Longmeadow, part of Monson, and part of Springfield.

The representative seat covers most of Westfield in Hampden County, as well as all of Southampton in neighboring Hampshire County and has been an outlier in a heavily blue state.

Lori Streeter was appointed interim Franklin County Sheriff by Gov. Maura Healey back in 2025. Now she faces challenges from Gary Gagnon and Jon Hall, both with experience in law enforcement.

We’re only a few days away from election day on November 3rd and all candidates for governor are making sure constituents across the state understand their views. Democratic candidate and incumbent Governor Maura Healey, Republican candidate, Mike Minogue, and independent challenger Andrea James visited NEPM’s studio to speak with reporter Nirvani Williams about how they would address issues specific to residents in western Massachusetts.