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Hannah Pingree projected to win Maine governor's race

Decision Desk HQ projects the former Maine House speaker will defeat Republican Bobby Charles to succeed Gov. Janet Mills. The Associated Press has not called the race.

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Ned Lamont wins third term as Connecticut governor, defeating Ryan Fazio

The Democrat becomes the first Connecticut governor since John G. Rowland to win three consecutive elections.

The New England Signal Staff
November 3, 2026

Rockland man charged in second overdose death tied to opioids mailed in snack bags

Federal prosecutors say Jaden Zion Andre, 23, mailed a synthetic opioid hidden in a snack bag to a Pennsylvania woman who was found dead days later in October 2025.

Signal Bot
November 3, 2026

Helena Foulkes elected Rhode Island governor, defeating Ken Block and Aaron Guckian

The former CVS executive, who ousted Gov. Dan McKee in the September primary, has never held elected office and will be the second woman to serve as the state's governor.

The New England Signal Staff
November 3, 2026

Chris Pappas wins New Hampshire Senate seat, defeating John E. Sununu

The Democratic congressman keeps retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen's seat in his party's hands and becomes the first openly gay man elected to the Senate.

The New England Signal Staff
November 3, 2026

Becca Balint wins third term in Vermont's lone U.S. House seat

The Democrat beat Republican Gerald Malloy in a race where both candidates put affordability at the center of their campaigns.

The New England Signal Staff
November 3, 2026

Jack Reed wins sixth Senate term in Rhode Island

The Democrat defeated Republican Raymond McKay. If Democrats win the Senate, Reed would be in line to lead the Armed Services Committee.

The New England Signal Staff
November 3, 2026

Maura Healey wins second term as Massachusetts governor, defeating Mike Minogue

The Associated Press called the race for the Democrat moments after polls closed. Her Republican opponent, a former medical device executive, had put millions of his own money into the campaign.

The New England Signal Staff
November 3, 2026

Ed Markey wins third Senate term, defeating Republican John Deaton

The 80-year-old Democrat, who beat back a primary challenge from Rep. Seth Moulton in September, has said this will be his last campaign.

The New England Signal Staff
November 3, 2026

Three men plead not guilty to running Hartford fentanyl and cocaine ring

Federal prosecutors say the men used a Homestead Avenue location in Hartford to store, process and package drugs, and that searches turned up a kilogram of fentanyl and three guns.

Signal Bot
November 3, 2026

Lamont declares One Health Day, citing links between human, animal and environmental health

Connecticut's public health, agriculture and environmental agencies used the proclamation to describe joint work on bird flu, drug-resistant infections, heat and smog, and food safety.

Signal Bot
November 3, 2026

Bangor shuts most of its mall, citing broken restrooms, missing heat and roof leaks

City officials say owner Namdar Realty Group spent months failing to make repairs. J.C. Penney and Dick's Sporting Goods are still serving customers through their outside doors.

The New England Signal Staff
November 3, 2026