Tuesday, September 15, 2026, marks National Voter Registration Day, an annual nationwide push to make sure eligible voters are registered well ahead of Election Day.

Massachusetts held its state primary on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, and while Reading’s own results have already been reported, the races on Reading’s ballot were also decided by voters across the state.

Committee to advocate for the $6.5 million Proposition 2 ½ override on Reading’s November 3, 2026 ballot.

Town Clerk Laura Gemme reached a milestone this week, completing her 50th election for the town of Reading.

Koh emerges from crowded five-way field, pledges to carry fight for affordability and democracy into the general election.

Here’s how Reading voted and what the results mean heading into November.

Hundreds of supporters gathered on Salem Common on a clear, sunny Sunday afternoon on August 30 to rally behind Tram Nguyen ahead of the September 1 Democratic primary.

Today is Massachusetts’ September 1 State Primary. If you haven’t voted early, polls are open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.

Featuring special guests, State Auditor Diana DiZoglio, Mass Peace Action’s Brian Garvey, and dozens of endorsers and community activists

Dr. Mariah Lancaster released a statement on August 29, officially ending their candidacy in the Massachusetts 6th district race for the United States Congress. Below is the full statement.

Tram Nguyen today received the endorsement of Democratic candidate Dr. Mariah Lancaster, who announced they are dropping out of the race to help coalesce the field around the strongest progressive in the race. 

“Dan Koh is the candidate in this race whose experience best combines an understanding of the challenges facing our local communities with the ability to navigate Washington and make an impact on day 1,” said Brandt.

In case you missed it, The Marblehead Independent has endorsed Tram Nguyen for Congress in the Sixth Congressional race in its first-ever endorsement editorial.

The Suffolk County Deputy Sheriffs Union (AFSCME Local 419), the union representing correction and jail officers employed within the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department, today announced its endorsement of David Solet for Middlesex District Attorney.

Today, building on a week of cascading support and high-profile endorsements, Tram Nguyen’s campaign for Congress announced the endorsement of Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell. 

“But his qualifications go beyond what’s on paper. Dan knows that good leadership starts with listening — week after week, he’s shown up to our community events, takes the time to meet with local officials and residents, and hears directly about the issues that matter most to them,” said Bettencourt. 

Today, Thursday, August 27, is the final day of in-person early voting for the September 1, 2026, state primary in Reading.

In case you missed it, the Boston Globe has endorsed Tram Nguyen for Congress in the Sixth Congressional race.

Seven state senators, eleven state representatives, and local leaders from the Merrimack Valley to the Cape join the campaign against the top-two primary.

“Right now, we need leaders in Washington who will fight back against this administration's reckless cuts and stand up for our communities, and Dan Koh has the critical experience that sets him apart to do that,” said O’Leary.