politics

Steve Martins announced today that he will withdraw his candidacy for Assessor of the City of New Bedford.

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. After replacing Linda Morad in 2012, New Bedford's James Oliveira (Ward 1) is not seeking re-election. Although, this is only one of many changes coming to New Bedford politics. From Ward 5, City Councilor Kerry Winterson is not seeking re-election either, and Hugh Dunn took over as Ward 3 City Councilor via special election...

We can't get over how many freebies are available to us here on the Southcoast on Election Day today!

Opponents of Ballot Question 4, which would legalize the use of recreational marijuana in Massachusetts, held a press conference at the High Point Treatment Center in New Bedford on Tuesday to urge residents to vote against the measure.

Has the political season been a little too cheesy for you? There's a new local political party just for you

Tuesday is National Voter Registration Day and it has become a day that officials use to urge people to register to vote before the October 19 deadline.

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton has fundraisers scheduled in Massachusetts this weekend.

Friday is the last day to register for the Sept. 8 primaries in Massachusetts.

Hillary Clinton gave a shout out to New Bedford last night during the biggest speech of her life.  Will it influence your vote?

Hillary Clinton is planning a fundraiser in Boston with rocker Jon Bon Jovi.