“Massachusetts had the true luxury of watching other states cope with primaries through the pandemic and I also think the secretary of state did a great job of mass mailing everyone, that was really helpful,” she said, including that she believes the pandemic will force secretaries of states to take into account election legislation plus the best way to do things — especially considering the fact that turnout is higher among older voters, who will be within the age bracket at greater risk throughout the pandemic.

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In January, Gomez and Ramos will join state Rep. Carlos Gonzalez, D-Springfield, whilst the latest users of the Legislature’s Black and Latino Caucus. Gonzalez, the caucus president, also holds a chair historically held by white representatives, until Cheryl Coakley-Rivera became the Latina that is first to in the Massachusetts home. Continue reading “Pettey said having numerous choices, from mail-in ballots to early voting, might have added towards the turnout.”