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2026 Midterm Elections: @Issue with NBC Boston
The 2026 midterm elections could prove to be a pivotal moment in U.S. history, and there are some major races playing out in Boston’s backyard, including battles that could tip the balance of the Senate. Every week, NBC10 Boston Political reporter Matt Prichard and analyst Sue O’Connell are breaking down breaking news, highlighting important trends and talking to the major players in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine and beyond to keep everything in perspective for Election Day.
Episodes
- 2026 Midterm Elections: @Issue with NBC Boston
Mass. Dems Chairman Steve Kerrigan reacts to the midterm blue wave
In our @Issue Sit Down, Kerrigan tells Matt about his reaction to Tuesday's massive wave of Democratic victories in the midterm elections, both in…
- 2026 Midterm Elections: @Issue with NBC Boston
Gov. Maura Healey talks reelection, Mass. ballot questions and more
In the campaign’s final stretch, Gov. Maura Healey sat down with Matt Prichard to discuss her run for reelection, the state of the Massachusetts State Police…
- 2026 Midterm Elections: @Issue with NBC Boston
Breaking down the 2026 Mass. ballot questions ahead of the Nov. election
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…
- 2026 Midterm Elections: @Issue with NBC Boston
Mass. Treasurer Deb Goldberg on iLottery, her latest bid for reelection
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…
- 2026 Midterm Elections: @Issue with NBC Boston
Talking with GOP challenger for Mass. governor Mike Minogue
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…
- 2026 Midterm Elections: @Issue with NBC Boston
Meet the Republican running for the open House seat in Mass.
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…
- 2026 Midterm Elections: @Issue with NBC Boston
GOP nominee Elizabeth Dionne on her run for Mass. treasurer
Elizabeth Dionne is the Republican candidate for the Massachusetts Office of the Treasurer and Receiver General, taking on two-time incumbent Deb Goldberg…
- 2026 Midterm Elections: @Issue with NBC Boston
Full interview: Deaton talks Markey, Trump, priorities if he wins election to Senate
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…
- 2026 Midterm Elections: @Issue with NBC Boston
Full interview: Sen. Markey on primary, age in politics and more
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…
- 2026 Midterm Elections: @Issue with NBC Boston
Full interview: Rep. Moulton on primary, his Markey/Epstein claim and more
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…
- 2026 Midterm Elections: @Issue with NBC Boston
Brian Shortsleeve on running for governor of Mass.
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…
- 2026 Midterm Elections: @Issue with NBC Boston
A closer look at Massachusetts' primaries, one month out
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…
- 2026 Midterm Elections: @Issue with NBC Boston
6 Candidates for the 6th District: Meet Mariah Lancaster
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…
- 2026 Midterm Elections: @Issue with NBC Boston
Rep. Stephen Lynch on reelection, his primary challenger and more
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…
- 2026 Midterm Elections: @Issue with NBC Boston
6 Candidates for the 6th District: Meet Jamie Belsito
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…
- 2026 Midterm Elections: @Issue with NBC Boston
6 Candidates for the 6th District: Meet John Beccia
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…
- 2026 Midterm Elections: @Issue with NBC Boston
6 Candidates for the 6th District: Meet Bethany Andres-Beck
Bethany is a software engineer running for Congress, in part because of their concerns on how Congress addresses important technological issues, such as AI…
- 2026 Midterm Elections: @Issue with NBC Boston
6 Candidates for the 6th District: Meet Tram Nguyen
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…
- 2026 Midterm Elections: @Issue with NBC Boston
6 Candidates for the 6th District: Meet Dan Koh
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…
- 2026 Midterm Elections: @Issue with NBC Boston
Patrick Roath talks challenging Rep. Stephen Lynch in the primary
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…
- 2026 Midterm Elections: @Issue with NBC Boston
Who is Karishma Manzur? Meet the Democrat challenging Rep. Chris Pappas
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…
- 2026 Midterm Elections: @Issue with NBC Boston
Is this a better way for Mass. to hold its primaries?
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…
- 2026 Midterm Elections: @Issue with NBC Boston
The one about the Mass. Senate race
Matt and Sue discuss the Massachusetts Senate race, including a look back at the unusual debate between Republican Senate nominee John Deaton and Democratic…
- 2026 Midterm Elections: @Issue with NBC Boston
The one with Chris Pappas
This one with New Hampshire Democratic congressman Chris Pappas – the leading Democrat in the race to succeed outgoing Senator Jeanne Shaheen. Matt and Sue…
- 2026 Midterm Elections: @Issue with NBC Boston
John Sununu talks running for U.S. Senate again
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…
- 2026 Midterm Elections: @Issue with NBC Boston
The importance of the Maine primaries
With the Maine primaries on Tuesday, NBC10 Boston Political Commentator Sue O’Connell spoke with University of Maine political science professor Mark Brewer…
- 2026 Midterm Elections: @Issue with NBC Boston
Republican Scott Brown on why he thinks he can win the NH Senate race
Republican Scott Brown underscores his experience and service under President Trump, talking filibuster, war in Iran, energy dependence, cost of living…
- 2026 Midterm Elections: @Issue with NBC Boston
2026 Midterms: Why the whole country should be watching Maine's Senate race
A high-profile midterms race is playing out in Maine, where Democrats are hoping they finally have the momentum to unseat longtime incumbent Republican Sen…
- 2026 Midterm Elections: @Issue with NBC Boston
Analysis | Massachusetts' top races & what issues could become ballot questions
Matt and Sue look at some of the top races in Massachusetts this year, including the Governor’s race with MASSterList editor Gintautus Dumcius. Also, which of…
- 2026 Midterm Elections: @Issue with NBC Boston
Previewing the 2026 midterms in NH, including the blockbuster Senate primary
Matt and Sue talk all things New Hampshire with political analyst Scott Spradling, going in-depth on the Senate race, including both primaries. Also, the race…